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Oldest living U.S. military veteran honored★ CNM seeing increase in women enrolling in skilled trades programs★ Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies★ How often do New Mexicos Senators and Reps vote with Trump? A new report tallies the results.★ State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead 26 ticket★ Sen. Andy Kim questions nominee about proposed Roxbury ICE facility★ Fed probe of NJs insurance mandate for abortion draws Gov. Sherrill rebuke★ Lawsuit says HUD directive undercuts states’ ability to investigate housing discrimination★ Oldest living U.S. military veteran honored★ CNM seeing increase in women enrolling in skilled trades programs★ Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies★ How often do New Mexicos Senators and Reps vote with Trump? A new report tallies the results.★ State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead 26 ticket★ Sen. Andy Kim questions nominee about proposed Roxbury ICE facility★ Fed probe of NJs insurance mandate for abortion draws Gov. Sherrill rebuke★ Lawsuit says HUD directive undercuts states’ ability to investigate housing discrimination★

Oldest living U.S. military veteran honored

Why It Matters New Mexico is home to the oldest living U.S. military veteran in the nation, a distinction that carries historical significance for the state and the broader military...

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NEW MEXICO · 25m ago

CNM seeing increase in women enrolling in skilled trades programs

Why It Matters New Mexico’s community colleges are experiencing a significant shift in enrollment patterns, with more women pursuing skilled trades education at institutions like Central New Mexico Community College...

COURTS · 2h ago

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies

Why It Matters A federal court decision has temporarily halted enforcement of vaccine policies implemented by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., creating immediate uncertainty around national immunization guidelines. The...

CONGRESS · 2h ago

How often do New Mexicos Senators and Reps vote with Trump? A new report tallies the results.

WHY IT MATTERS New Mexico voters are examining congressional voting records to determine whether their elected representatives align with or oppose the Trump administration’s agenda. A new analysis measuring House...

NEW MEXICO · 2h ago

State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead 26 ticket

WHY IT MATTERS New Mexico Republicans have officially nominated their candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial race, a selection that will shape the state’s political trajectory heading into a competitive general...

CONGRESS · 2h ago

Sen. Andy Kim questions nominee about proposed Roxbury ICE facility

Why It Matters New Jersey faces a significant expansion of federal immigration detention infrastructure with the Department of Homeland Security’s purchase of a 470,000-square-foot warehouse in Roxbury, Morris County. The...

NEW JERSEY · 2h ago

Fed probe of NJs insurance mandate for abortion draws Gov. Sherrill rebuke

WHY IT MATTERS New Jersey’s insurance mandate requiring health plans to cover abortion services faces federal scrutiny under the Trump administration, creating a direct legal confrontation between state reproductive policy...

NATIONAL · 2h ago

Lawsuit says HUD directive undercuts states’ ability to investigate housing discrimination

WHY IT MATTERS A federal lawsuit filed by 16 states and the District of Columbia challenges new U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidance that could restrict how states...

CONGRESS · 2h ago

US Senate Republicans launch debate on SAVE Act requiring photo ID to vote

WHY IT MATTERS The U.S. Senate has begun debate on legislation that would fundamentally reshape voting access nationwide by implementing federal requirements for photo identification and citizenship verification. The SAVE...

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CONGR Sen. Andy Kim questions nominee about proposed Roxbury ICE facility N.J. Fed probe of NJs insurance mandate for abortion draws Gov. Sherrill rebuke N.J. NJ among states with highest electric cost spikes in 2025, report says N.J. Gov. Sherrill aims to fund home nurse visits for newborns, moms in all 21 counties N.J. NJ Senate panel advances bill targeting surveillance pricing at grocery stores N.J. NJ lawmakers eye new taxes for private prisons that critics call plainly illegal N.J. Employers must heed NJ wage laws for migrants despite their status, high court rules N.J. NJ, Roxbury sue Trump administration to halt new ICE facility

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WEST

N.M. Oldest living U.S. military veteran honored N.M. CNM seeing increase in women enrolling in skilled trades programs CONGR How often do New Mexicos Senators and Reps vote with Trump? A new report tallies the results. N.M. State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead 26 ticket CONGR Heres everyone running for Congress in New Mexico this year N.M. City councilor seeks to make mayor, councilors liable for blocking ICE arrests in Albuquerque N.M. From malpractice caps to homebuyer help and new crimes: Here are more than 50 new laws Lujan Grisham signed in her last session in office N.M. State, local electeds will push new ordinance to make deportations harder in Albuquerque N.M. Council OKs ordinance to thwart ICE arrests in Albuquerque N.M. ‘Historic’ low snowpack threatens New Mexico rivers

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