CYFD gave little explanation in denying requests for information about 10-month-old Skylar Magana’s death, an attorney alleges.
Politics
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Two new cases of New World screwworm identified in New Mexico
They’re the state’s third and fourth cases since the sometimes-deadly pest made its return to the United States this summer.
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Judge finalizes bankruptcy for major New Mexico nursing home operator
Genesis facilities, including the company’s 21 nursing homes in New Mexico, will continue operating under new ownership.
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Oracle touts Project Jupiter benefits during tour as wrangling over power continues
The massive Project Jupiter faces another delayed permitting proceeding. Meanwhile, Oracle exes flew in this week to provide an update on construction.
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Ethics complaint alleges GOP Rep. Nicole Chavez has improper ties to Project Jupiter
Chavez is facing an investigation into her ties to Project Jupiter — through both her role in the Legislature and her husband’s lobbying work.
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CYFD fails to implement long-awaited case management system by deadline
CYFD has not yet set a new timeline for the project’s rollout, prompting concerns from lawmakers over the seemingly endless delays.
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New Mexico seniors face fewer Medicare choices as open enrollment begins
Several major health insurers in New Mexico will discontinue certain Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, including Presbyterian, Christus and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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Report: Southern New Mexico congressional district one of the fastest-warming
The analysis released by Climate Matters found New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District warmed by 4.8 degrees from 1970 to 2025.
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Environment Department emails raise questions about Project Jupiter emissions
Staff with the state agency noted some pollutant concentration estimates doubled in recent modeling of emissions for the data’ center’s fuel cell plant.
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El Paso and New Mexico set ambitious climate goals. Their plans didn’t account for massive new data centers
This article is co-published with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on local control of government. Last December, New Mexico officials celebrated publication of a plan to address climate change, designed to dramatically reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A few months later, just across the state […]
