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Incumbents hold strong, new faces emerge in East Mountains election

By Rodd Cayton — East Mountains voters have made their preferences known, selecting local and state representatives for the next two or four years. District 5 Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas, a Democrat, fended off a challenge from Republican Thomas Riley. Preliminary information from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office shows Olivas with 33,833 votes to Riley’s 21,877.

Bernalillo County, NM · 2d

Santa Fe Reporter

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State Drops ‘Landlord Rule’ for Psilocybin Patients After Public Outcry

The state Department of Health has dropped a proposed rule that would have required renters to get their landlord’s approval before receiving psilocybin treatment at home, a reversal announced Friday, Oct. 30. The announcement was made at an advisory board meeting on Friday, but no final draft of the...

Santa Fe, NM · 1d

Vogue Magazine

Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan Mark Their Historic Wins in Intentional Earrings

Last night, the 2026 midterm election results delivered plenty of historic firsts. It was a particularly powerful night for Native American representation: Democrat Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected as Governor of New Mexico, while Peggy Flanagan—the current lieutenant governor of Minnesota—became the first Native woman to win the U.S. Senate seat in her state. (And there could even be a third victory for the Indigenous community today: at the time of publishing this story, Alaska’s Mary Peltola is currently leading the race for a Senate seat, too.)

Minnesota · 2d

KRQE News 13

Program supports New Mexico students facing housing insecurity

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A program to help school kids facing housing insecurity in New Mexico is expanding to cover more school districts. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Office of Housing is investing nearly $8 million into its family stabilization program. The program was previously only available in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa […]

New Mexico · 19h

KRQE News 13

Great Southwest Coin Expo returns to Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Coin Club is holding its Great Southwest Coin Expo November 13 – 15 at the Marriott Pyramid North. The event brings currency dealers from around the region and gives guests a chance to view, purchase, sell and trade different types of currency. The event will feature over 75 tables […]

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Free dental clinic held at Tingley Coliseum

A free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will offer cleanings, fillings, extractions and simple root canals to an expected 1,000 to 1,200 patients.

Albuquerque, NM · 18h

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Residents near Zuni Road First Nations Clinic report rising safety concerns

Residents living near the First Nations Community Clinic on Zuni Road say ongoing problems in their neighborhood have made them fear for their safety.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sawmill District apartment complex moving forward

Albuquerque city councilors gave Titan Development final approval for a 200-unit apartment building in the fast-growing Sawmill District.

KRQE News 13

Election implications, Flooding updates, Rain chances, Santa Fe homelessness, Student housing

Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Political analyst speaks on New Mexico’s election results – This week, New Mexico voted Democrat Deb Haaland to the governor’s office, re-elected four members of Congress, and approved bonds and constitutional amendments. KRQE’s political analyst, Gabe Sanchez, said Haaland is also entering office with a Democratic majority in […]

New Mexico · 18h

organmountainnews.com

Nathan Small wins sixth term in New Mexico House District 36

LAS CRUCES - Democratic Rep. Nathan Small won a sixth term representing New Mexico House District 36 on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Julia E. Ruiz by more than 2,200 votes. Unofficial results from the New Mexico secretary of state's office showed Small receiving 6,918 votes, or 59.7%, compared with 4,666...

New Mexico · 2d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque BioPark River of Lights returns with 50 new sculptures

River of Lights returns to the Albuquerque BioPark for its 29th holiday light show with 50 new light sculptures.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

searchlightnm.org

New Mexico officials push feds to move faster to clean up Los Alamos chromium plume

Despite recent mediation efforts, state officials say the U.S. Department of Energy is still delaying an agreement that would update the plans and timelines to clean up the hexavalent chromium plume that has lingered beneath Los Alamos National Laboratory for decades. No cleanup work has been underway since November 2025.

New Mexico · 18h

Yahoo!

Sandia Area starts construction on new branches in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union started construction on two new branches in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, slated to open in late 2027. The expansion will bring Sandia Area's total branch count to nine. The Albuquerque branch will be located at 1105 Snow Vista SW, and the Rio Rancho branch will be located at 4551 Safelite NE, near U.S. 550.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

nm.news

Flipped by 334 votes: Democrats take the Sandoval County Commission

By Kevin Hendricks — A 334-vote margin just handed Democrats control of the Sandoval County Commission. Democrat Frank Smith Jr. edged out Republican Edwin Linson 7,983 to 7,649 for the District 3 seat Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Smith replaces term-limited Republican Commissioner Mike Meek, and his win flips the board to a Democratic majority.

Sandoval County, NM · 2d

KRQE News 13

State Road 309 over Rio Grande in Belen closed due to sinkhole

Belen, NM · 1d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque firefighter Lt. Mike Sedillo remembered as a ‘legend’

Albuquerque Fire Rescue announced the passing of Lt. Mike Sedillo after a battle with cancer, remembering him as a ‘legend’.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

travelmag.com

This Massive New Mexico Used-Book Store Is A Dream Come True For Book Lovers

A bookstore with a dollar shelf and a free box sounds like a trap for anyone with weak willpower. I have a thing for places that make cheap books this easy to grab, and this New Mexico shop leans all the way in. The building is big, and the aisles...

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The 8 New Mexico Restaurants Whose Dining Rooms Still Feel Frozen In The 1950s

One diner in this state sits inside a giant building shaped like an owl. Yes, an owl, with booths inside and tiny jukeboxes waiting at the tables. That’s only one stop on this trip. Another spot runs a model train along its dining room ceiling. A third keeps the...

New Mexico · 1d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

NMDOT shuts NM 309 at river bridge; drivers urged to use detours

The New Mexico Department of Transportation closed NM 309 at the river bridge until further notice over safety concerns near the road and bridge.

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