Heavy rain from what’s left of Hurricane Polo is causing problems beyond flooded streets and soggy yards in Bernalillo County. Waste Management has paused residential trash collection after severe weather closed a landfill the company uses.

Heavy rain from what’s left of Hurricane Polo is causing problems beyond flooded streets and soggy yards in Bernalillo County. Waste Management has paused residential trash collection after severe weather closed a landfill the company uses.

The New Mexico Chile Association said Tuesday that unusually warm nighttime temperatures during the summer harvest stressed plants across the state. Fields produced a normal first pick, but many never recovered enough for the expected second harvest.

For years now I've wondered why people keep complaining about dialog in movies. Now I've spent a few days in a hotel with a TV stuck on default picture and sound settings. I started a Dune marathon. (He just passed the gom jabbar)

Much of the dialog is far quiter than it should be. Enough to be difficult to understand if I didn't know the movie so well. Even softer sounds I know should be there aren't audible at all. While I wouldn't call the loud portions too loud, I'm in a hotel and don't want to disturb my neighbors, so I'm riding the volume some.

I don't have access to the TV's settings, so I don't know if it's possible to improve things at all. I can say, the built in sound on televisions is certainly not what it should be. It could be improved from factory, with better down-mixing and level curves. That might cause issues with other programs though.

Atraides are about to rescue a harvester. I'll get back to it.

New Mexico’s congressional delegation on Thursday called upon major tech companies Apple and Google to commit to ensuring New Mexico retains its name on the companies’ maps.

The letter to Apple CEO John Ternus and Google CEO Sundar Pichai follows President Donald Trump’s social media posts on Sunday that first showed New Mexico’s name altered on a map to be “New America” and then later expressed enthusiasm for such a change by writing: “So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State. Wow, I Love It!!!”

The United States Agriculture Department’s move to repeal protections for roughly 45 million acres of federal forestland nationally without a public hearing prompted New Mexico environmentalist groups to host their own forums across the state this week, including one Wednesday evening at a basketball gymnasium in Albuquerque’s Barelas neighborhood.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on Aug. 18 announced that the department had formally proposed repealing the 2001 Roadless Rule, which currently protects federal forestland, including roughly 1.6 million acres in New Mexico, from road construction and timber harvesting. She unveiled the proposal last year in Santa Fe during the Western Governors’ Association annual convention.

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."

This is a Kagi News link.
It summarizes the facts of the story, and links to all its sources. I've been using them a my primary "Newspaper" for a while now.

Is linking this okay with people?
Do we care about linking to a specific news outlet directly?

Kagi AI Summary:

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.

Kagi AI Summary:
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.

AI Summary:

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.

AI Summary:

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.

AI Summary:

The New Mexico Sexual Assault Helpline supports survivors of sexual violence daily. We seek $2 million in recurring funds to maintain and expand services statewide. The Helpline has already assisted over 1,700 individuals in 25 counties, providing essential resources and support. Continued funding is crucial to ensure all survivors, particularly in rural areas, can access the help they need. Please support our mission.

AI Summary:

On February 2, 2026, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-3 to advance House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, which bans government contracts with ICE for detention. Supporters argue it reflects changing times, while opponents warn it could lead to worse conditions for detained immigrants. The debate included protests against ICE and concerns over job losses at local detention facilities. Committee Chair Sen. Joseph Cervantes acknowledged his changed stance on the issue.