TXNM Energy, the parent company of Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure, a business unit of Blackstone Inc., run by CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman. This landmark $11.5 billion transaction will significantly shape New Mexico’s energy landscape. Blackstone

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico will be featured alongside Utah Governor Spencer Cox in the next installment of the “Common Ground Forum,” a series organized by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute to promote civil dialogue and bipartisan cooperation. The event, scheduled for Tuesday and moderated by

Webber waves goodbye. After delivering a state of the city speech that prompted speculation that Alan Webber just might seek a third term, the 76 year old two-term Santa Fe mayor bowed out of the race, He said he did so after "heartfelt" consultations with family and friends. Webber suffered

New Mexico’s Economic Development Department (EDD) has awarded $25,000 in taxpayer funding to an Albuquerque-based farming operation, Ashokra Farm, under the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) program. But what at first glance appeared to be a minor example of questionable spending has become a window into the state’s support for

New Mexico residents served by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) will soon pay more for electricity, following the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) approval of a phased rate increase. As reported by KOAT News 7, the average residential customer will see their monthly bill rise by $6.23,

This appears to be an an ideal time for Gov. Lujan Grisham to attempt a course correction in how rural New Mexico will finally gain full internet access. She has grown tired of her acting director at the Broadband Office, Drew Lovelace, and sent him back to his previous position

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Duke Rodriguez, the 67-year-old president and CEO of Ultra Health, is contemplating a Republican bid for New Mexico governor in 2026. While widely recognized for leading the state’s largest cannabis company, Rodriguez is keen to highlight his extensive experience in healthcare and public administration as he evaluates

Trump in NMHispanic support for President Trump is whipsawing. His breakthrough in New Mexico last year when he lost the state by six points but performed better than any Republican presidential candidate here since was widely credited to improved support among Hispanic men and his visit to ABQ to rally

A major underpinning of New Mexico's modern welfare state is back in the spotlight with the Republican controlled congress eyeing cuts to the Medicaid program that now provides insurance for 830,000 residents in our state or 40 percent of the entire population of 2.1 million. That's the highest per capita

New Mexico State Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena (D-Mesilla), best known this session for squandering public funds on a one-line constituent letter and burning bridges with her own party, is now blaming her embarrassing performance on one thing: the lack of a paycheck. In a stunning display of entitlement, Cadena, who

Mayor Webber (State of City)You've got to hand it to Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber for knowing how to drive his critics crazy. At his state of the city speech coming less than six months before the next mayoral election, Webber again shied away from announcing whether he would seek

In a powerful reinforcement of President Trump’s no-nonsense border security policies, federal authorities have arrested another 209 criminal aliens who illegally crossed into the United States through a newly established restricted military zone in southern New Mexico. These individuals, instead of simply facing illegal entry charges, are now subject to

In a revealing interview on CBS’s Face the Nation Sunday, lame duck far-left Democrat New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham doubled down on failed progressive policies while lobbing partisan attacks at Republicans, defending a bloated Medicaid system, and criticizing common-sense border security initiatives championed by popular President Donald Trump. Grisham,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—In a powerful testament to the impact of peaceful, faith-based outreach, a woman who traveled more than 700 miles from Houston, Texas, to obtain an abortion at the Southwestern Women’s Options (SWO) clinic in Albuquerque changed her mind and chose life after encountering pro-life advocates on the sidewalk. According

In a decisive move Thursday night, the Rio Rancho City Council voted against a controversial proposal that would have eliminated the city’s long-standing voter ID requirement for local elections. Mayor Gregg Hull praised the decision as a victory for election integrity and local control. After the 3-3 failed vote, audience

In a moment of profound significance for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel this afternoon, signaling that the College of Cardinals has successfully elected a new pope, Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, Illinois. He has chosen the name of Leo XIV.

Now if there were only more of them. That was one reaction from Mr. and Mrs. New Mexico as US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the biggest fentanyl bust in US history in which four million fentanyl pills and other drugs and cash were confiscated across five states, including a

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday, standing alongside U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison, that law enforcement has achieved one of the largest fentanyl seizures ever recorded in the United States, uncovering 409 kilograms of fentanyl pills and an additional 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder. Alongside the fentanyl, authorities

In a chaotic display of political theater, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), the ranking member of the DOGE Subcommittee, was gavelled down by Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after launching into a rambling tirade defending extremist transgender ideology during a congressional hearing Wednesday. The hearing, meant to investigate alarming instances of

The recent plunge in oil prices comes with an alarming forecast from one of the key players in the Permian Basin in NM and Texas that is so vital to the state's financial future.Diamondback Energy, the largest independent oil producer in the Permian, has called the peak of oil production

KRQE-TV attempted to get an explanation from the Federal Court and the US Attorney's office on why the numerous plea bargain hearings for APD officers snared in the DWI bribery investigation are not being publicized. That's so the station and other media can show (and question) the disgraced cops and

Border Patrol agents at an interior immigration checkpoint in New Mexico recently arrested a Cuban national with what officials described as a “disturbing criminal history,” once again exposing the dangers posed by lax border security and failed open-border policies. According to a report shared by Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks,

Medina and SanchezThe caustic attack from ABQ City Councilor Louis Sanchez on APD Chief Harold Medina at last Thursday's Council meeting may have been overly personal by accusing the chief of "disrespecting" the councilors but if this marks the beginning of a passionate debate over the future of policing in

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s $3.6 million “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-littering campaign, featuring actor Bryan Cranston, has garnered attention for its creative approach to a persistent issue in New Mexico. According to the Santa Fe New Mexican: More than $2.4 million in media buys, from bus wraps and billboards to commercials

In yet another display of arrogance and dishonesty, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver took to the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Around the Roundhouse podcast with reporter Daniel Chacón this week to once again incoherently peddle her far-left talking points—doubling down on her tired claim that New Mexico’s

Tensions boiled over Thursday night as Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez publicly clashed with Mayor Tim Keller’s Police Chief Harold Medina during a heated budget meeting, laying bare what many see as the deep dysfunction and scandal-ridden leadership of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). The City Council, meeting as a

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has once again shown where her true priorities lie—blowing more than $96,000 of taxpayer money last year on extravagant personal perks and frivolous entertainment, all under the guise of “official obligations,” according to public records obtained by Target 7. The spending spree—technically allowed under

Deb Haaland, a far-left Democrat candidate for New Mexico governor and former Biden Interior Secretary, is facing new backlash after marching shoulder to shoulder with left-wing activists at a May Day rally in Albuquerque—a holiday with unmistakable roots in communism and socialism. Haaland promoted her participation on X (formerly Twitter),

New Mexico's generations-long struggle with drug addiction sadly continues into the current one, with a new study reporting that not only does the state have the highest rate of drug abuse in the nation but that the state's teenagers rank first in the nation for the percentage of drug users.

A sprawling fentanyl trafficking network stretching from Albuquerque to Salem, Oregon, has been shattered by federal authorities in what’s being called one of the largest operations of its kind in U.S. history. The takedown, made public this week, culminated in a massive sweep across New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and

"Lies, damned lies, and statistics." How often have we heard that old saw in relation to crime here and elsewhere? The disconnect between what is reality according to law enforcement and what people feel is a very real phenomenon and will be central to the race for ABQ mayor. The

Sen. Lujan (Journal)It's not direct from the horse's mouth but a "spokesperson" for Senator Ben Ray Lujan says he will, as expected, seek a second term in 2026.That ABQ Dem Rep. Melanie Stansbury was mentioned here a a possible replacement if Lujan chose to step away might have his office

New Mexico Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez is facing sharp criticism after touting his vote against the Laken Riley Act and attacking President Donald Trump’s immigration policies during an April 16 town hall event. At the meeting, Vasquez proudly announced his opposition to the legislation, which was signed into law by

SanchezIt is a long way off but the smart money now says the most likely match-up for the 2026 gubernatorial race will be Democrat Deb Haaland versus former GOP Lt. Governor John Sanchez.Former Sec. of Interior Haaland launched her campaign for the Democratic nomination in February. Her main challenger is