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The increase is higher than the nationwide median increase of 15%, according to a statement from the office, and will take effect Jan. 1. Despite the rise, OSI officials noted that the state’s premiums have historically been lower than the national average and that next year’s boost will result in monthly healthcare payments that are largely in line with the rest of the nation.

Two environmental groups — the Santa Fe-based New Energy Economy and the national Center for Biological Diversity — in August filed petitions with the New Mexico Supreme Court challenging proceedings for the massive Oracle and OpenAI data center campus under construction in Doña Ana County.

“This one-time release will allow us to gather important data about how water flows through the river,” said Water Authority Board Chair Barbara Baca, adding it’s also meant to help vegetation and wildlife hit by the drought.

New Mexicans on Medicaid should keep an eye out for a turquoise envelope in the mail this week. It contains important information about changes to Medicaid rules coming because of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” as well as resources to help New Mexicans comply or seek exemptions so they continue to maintain access when they need it.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/70038821

"New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state Health Care Authority officials on Wednesday celebrated a new analysis showing that New Mexico is the only state in the country in which Obamacare enrollment increased since Congress allowed federal subsidies to expire late last year."

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A hazmat incident at a Mountainair residence resulted in three deaths and the hospitalization of 18 first responders. Authorities are investigating an unidentified substance suspected to be narcotics that caused the emergency. Officials confirmed the exposure is contained to the home and is likely transmitted through contact rather than being airborne.

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The Bureau of Land Management has officially rescinded the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, which previously mandated equal consideration for conservation alongside commercial development on public lands. This decision removes protections for 13.5 million acres in New Mexico and across the West, favoring industrial-scale development and extraction projects. Critics argue this move creates significant uncertainty and dismisses the concerns of tribal nations regarding land management. The policy shift aligns with broader administration efforts to prioritize mineral production and commercial use on federal property.

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a free, universal child care initiative into law on March 10, 2026, making New Mexico the first state in the U.S. to do so. The law aims to improve child well-being, addressing the state's ranking of 50th in national reports. The initiative will only require co-pays from families with incomes above 600% of the federal poverty level under certain conditions.

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During his reelection campaign, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller opposed harsher measures against the homeless, stating that arresting people is not a solution. However, a ProPublica analysis reveals that under his leadership, arrests related to homelessness have surged. In 2025, charges for obstructing sidewalks increased nearly sixfold compared to the previous eight years, with over 3,000 trespassing charges also recorded.

The jail population has seen a drastic rise, with nearly 12,000 bookings classified as homeless in 2025, up from 3,670 in 2022. Many of these citations lead to bench warrants and subsequent arrests, as individuals often miss court dates due to lack of communication.

Keller acknowledges that jail is not a solution but defends police actions as lawful. He emphasizes that Albuquerque provides resources before making arrests, although many homeless individuals report feeling targeted. Critics argue that the city’s approach exacerbates the crisis, with rising citations and arrests failing to address the underlying issues of homelessness.