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Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya is not running for re-election this fall. (Connor Currier)

Moriarty’s longtime councilor denies former city clerk’s corruption allegations

by nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Screenshot of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during a status report on December 11, 2023 on the gun safety public health order issued in September 2023.

New Mexico, NM Legislature

Governor calls special session to address federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull so far is the Republican who has committed to running for governor in 2026. (Courtesy photo)

Politics & Elections

New Mexico Republicans eyeing governor’s office, but slowly

by Alex Ross September 4, 2025September 8, 2025

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.

Congress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Senate Democrats reintroduce comprehensive child care bill amid criticism of Trump policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space is offering free pickleball sessions at the Vista Grande Community Center, providing residents with regular opportunities to play the increasingly popular racquet sport. (BernCo)

Bernalillo County, East Mountains, Events

Bernalillo County offers free pickleball at Vista Grande Community Center

by nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Bernalillo County will begin offering a monthly Kids Night Out program starting Friday, providing parents with a supervised evening activity for children while giving adults a night off. (BernCo)

Bernalillo County, East Mountains, Events

Bernalillo County launches monthly Kids Night Out program

by nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

The Estancia Public Library, in partnership with the Estancia Fire/EMS Department and Estancia Police Department, will host a memorial service on Sept. 11 to honor the victims and first responder heroes of the terrorist attacks in 2001.

Estancia, Events

Estancia community to host 9/11 memorial service

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

New Mexico will receive $2 million for AmeriCorps, initially withheld by the Trump administration. (AmeriCorps)

New Mexico DOJ challenge to Trump funding freezes helps New Mexico AmeriCorps recover $2 million for local programs

by Alex Ross September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Jonathan Sandoval continues to work building the Indy-500 roller coaster ride at the State Fairgrounds, a week before the start of the 2025 New Mexico State Fair. Credit: Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/ New Mexico News.

Albuquerque, NM State Gov.

The Last Hurrah

by Jesse Jones September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

Rep. Melanie Stansbury delivers floor remarks Tuesday accusing government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Congress & Federal Gov

Rep. Stansbury: Epstein cover-up goes ‘all the way to the top’

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3, 2025September 3, 2025