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With wildfires raging across the western U.S., New Mexico local governments are restricting fireworks and outdoor burning as the state gears up for a big Fourth of July.

The New Mexico Department of Justice on Thursday announced it was demanding a wide array of records related to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s fentanyl investigations in New Mexico between 2022 and 2025.

The New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission on Wednesday voted to increase the amount of money that oil and gas operators have to provide for cleanup costs.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued an emergency order granting $500,000 to a state agency to help address a rash of wildfires across the state, including the McCauley Springs Fire near Jemez Springs.

Town officials in Estancia issued an emergency declaration on the water shortage on June 25.

Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Interior secretary who soundly secured the Democratic nomination to be New Mexico’s next governor, on Friday endorsed Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard for lieutenant governor as state party officials prepare to select Haaland’s running mate.

Official vote turnout was 24.6% for state's first election under new semi-open primary system.

The McCauley Spring Fire burns near Jemez Springs, and the Canyon Venado Fire near Clines Corners.

The New Mexico Department of Health on Tuesday reported the presence of West Nile-infected mosquitos in Bernalillo County and warned residents statewide to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitos.

A trio of New Mexico Republicans are asking the state Supreme Court to weigh in after a District Court judge dismissed their lawsuit accusing state officials of enacting a universal childcare program without the necessary legislative approval.