NM Political Report

We believe that an informed and active citizenry is essential for good governance. The New Mexico Political Report is a non-profit news organization dedicated to enhancing the public's understanding of politics and policies within New Mexico. Our investigative and enterprise articles delve deeper than typical press releases and soundbites, addressing issues that resonate with our communities, as narrated by those directly affected by the political landscape. Whenever possible, we strive to amplify voices that reflect New Mexico's diverse population, including those often overlooked by mainstream media. Launched in January 2015, the NM Political Report is an online news source that focuses on political developments, thorough analysis of important issues, and the perspectives of insightful individuals like you. Our news team, comprising experienced journalists Matthew Reichbach, Andrew Lyman, and Laura Paskus, leads this independent, non-profit initiative funded by the ProgressNow NM Education Fund (which does not influence our editorial choices). We also welcome contributions from other reporters and readers through our quick reads and community voices sections. In today's digital era, the NM Political Report is designed to deliver timely news as events unfold. Our innovative platform enables us to publish stories in real-time and allows readers to engage with the content in their preferred online formats. With Facebook and Twitter integrations, readers can comment live, often engaging directly with decision-makers and the journalists reporting on those issues. As traditional news outlets reduce their staff, the complexities of government and societal issues continue to rise, leading to a decrease in coverage of the matters that affect New Mexicans the most. We are addressing this gap by assembling some of the state's leading political reporters to explore how politics influences everyday life for New Mexicans.

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Years in the making, work begins on Navajo-Gallup water treatment plant

6 days ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation broke ground this week on a water treatment plant that is a key component of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. The groundbreaking included a Navajo blessing ceremony for the water treatment plant on the project’s San Juan Lateral.
Proposed Endangered Species Act regulations changes would impact NM wildlife

6 days ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverWildlife advocates say proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act regulations could harm New Mexico’s wildlife by allowing industries to destroy habitats. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a notice this week in the Federal Register announcing rulemaking that would rescind the definition of “harm” in the ESA regulations.
Trump cuts to aid local manufacturers reversed, but only temporarily

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverWhen Old Barrel Tea Company decided to start manufacturing their tea blends in New Mexico, Paola Huffmon, one of the co-owners, thought “how hard can it be to manufacture our own tea?”She told NM Political Report that, in 2018, when she started working to manufacture the teas, she realized exactly how challenging and expensive that can be. “There’s just so much that you don’t know and I was super overwhelmed,” she said.
Are NM’s investor-owned utilities prepared for summer loads?

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverNew Mexico’s three investor-owned utilities say they are prepared for the increased summer electricity demands this year. That means the utilities will have enough electricity to meet customer demands and New Mexicans will not need to worry about rolling blackouts due to lack of resources.
Doña Ana County Clerk jumps in Secretary of State race

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Matthew Reichbach

New Mexico will elect a new Secretary of State for the first time in a decade next year. And one Democrat already announced she will run to fill the state’s top elections post. Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin announced Wednesday she was entering the race and cited her work in the state’s second-most populous county as a reason why she should be the Secretary of State.
Group maps federal lands the Trump administration could target for development

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverFederal lands near Española and Santa Fe could be sold off as part of an effort to increase affordable housing, according to the advocacy group Center for Biological Diversity. Those lands include places near the Ojo Caliente Area of Critical Environmental Concern, where there are Native American cultural sites and mineral springs, and the La Cienega Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
Unvaccinated child is first case of measles in Doña Ana County

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Matthew Reichbach

By Matthew ReichbachState health officials reported the first case of measles in Doña Ana County, the most populous county in southern New Mexico. The case was an unvaccinated child. In all, the state has confirmed 63 cases of measles, with the vast majority in Lea County.
NM business leaders describe 'uncertainty' following Trump tariff moves

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverJerry Pacheco, the president of the Border Industrial Association, was working with an automotive company for more than a year to help the business expand its operations in Santa Teresa. Then President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs for foreign-sourced products. “They scrapped those plans completely because of the uncertainty,” he said during a roundtable discussion hosted by Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-New Mexico, at the Hispano Chamber of Commerce in Albuquerque.
Renewable energy sector faces uncertainty under Trump administration

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

Changes in federal policies under President Donald Trump have left renewable energy funding and incentives in a state of uncertainty. “Unfortunately, a lot of tax credits and federal programs are vulnerable right now,” Sara Birmingham, the vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association, said while moderating a panel discussion at Electrify New Mexico last week.
Renewable energy continues to grow on public lands

1 week ago | nmpoliticalreport.com | Hannah Grover

By Hannah GroverRenewable energy development on public lands has skyrocketed in recent years amid efforts at both the national and state levels to transition away from fossil fuels. State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland touted how renewable energy increased on public lands during their tenures heading up the public lands offices. Garcia Richard served as the keynote speaker at the Electrify NM conference.