25 Articles in Searchlight New Mexico News
In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 09:09AM
“If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff,” said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 01:24PM
Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 08:24AM
The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:27PM
Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center’s plans, but developers praised the move.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:42AM
“In New Mexico, nothing is changing,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:37AM
Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:04AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 01:08PM
Guns and drugs were also seized during the investigation, which officials said helped solve 11 local drive-by shootings.
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 07:46AM
The hospital is expected to open a new cardiac catheterization in July 2027 to expand access to quick and critical care in Northern New Mexico.
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 07:42AM
“I can’t imagine my life — 13 years later — not being here, not helping the people we’ve helped,” said Executive Director Robert Guthrie.
Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 10:37AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 10:38AM
A task force established through legislation has a big job: Balancing public transparency with an overload of requests for public records.
Published: Sunday, August 09, 2026 10:39AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 10:41AM
Wages aren’t sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 09:49AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 09:57AM
Some agencies aren’t tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.
Published: Saturday, August 08, 2026 06:58AM
Updated: Monday, August 10, 2026 10:59AM
The girl’s exposure to the medication left her in critical condition, and Narcan was required to reverse her symptoms.
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 10:02AM
New Energy Economy pointed to the project’s failure to get permission to run a natural gas pipeline through state trust land.
Published: Friday, August 07, 2026 09:58AM
The state disputed the allegations, saying it does not retaliate against employees and that universal childcare is funded.
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:34AM
Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:42AM
A security guard accused of pushing a protester could face criminal charges, and four demonstrators are poised to sue.
Published: Thursday, August 06, 2026 09:28AM
The newly adopted plan will serve as a “roadmap” for cancer screening, treatment and survival in the state through 2031.
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 01:17PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 01:36PM
Public records advocates emphasized the importance of transparency; custodians suggested changes they want to see to the law.
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 01:14PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 05, 2026 01:38PM
The lawsuit claims staff and managers knew about the assault but failed to stop it or address it out of fear for repercussions.
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 09:06AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 10:50AM
The New Mexico Democrat on Monday introduced the GRID Savings Act, which would make data centers pay for any necessary upgrades to the grid.
Published: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 09:01AM
Lawmakers have criticized the state’s resistance to accountability, arguing everyone is working to improve children’s lives.
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 08:30AM
Updated: Monday, August 03, 2026 11:18AM
“They are 100% targeting me, and I will be continuing to use institutional and legal channels to hold them accountable,” the professor said.
Published: Monday, August 03, 2026 08:22AM
Updated: Monday, August 03, 2026 11:18AM
Books on the Rally Reader app can be downloaded and read while offline, making reading accessible for students in rural areas.
Published: Saturday, August 01, 2026 09:08AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 04, 2026 09:11AM
Pueblo leaders say federal budget cuts and staffing shortages have led to poor trail and road conditions, vandalism and litter.
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026 09:02AM