Jason McNabb

The New Mexico Department of Justice has temporarily allowed Otero County's ICE contract to continue, aiming to protect the Immigrant Safety Act from federal legal challenges.

David Coleman, former Cuba police chief, says he was blindsided after learning the New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification Board voted to move forward with stripping his certification.

A state audit revealed extensive financial mismanagement in the village of Cuba, New Mexico, including fraud, waste, and abuse, prompting calls for external assistance to overhaul its systems.

A special audit of Doña Ana County uncovered issues with leadership, communication and operational practices, raising concerns about public trust and compliance with state laws.

Albuquerque City Council will vote on a proposal to raise the minimum wage from $12 to $15 an hour, sparking debate over its potential impact on affordability and small businesses.

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that findings from a 2014 investigation into former Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Winston Brooks must be released, with redactions of opinionated information.

A proposed Islamic mosque and school in Albuquerque's North Valley has sparked controversy, with neighbors raising concerns about traffic and the building's size, while others express their personal beliefs and opinions about Muslims.

Two Holiday Inn Express locations in Albuquerque have policies prohibiting local residents from booking rooms, with one citing concerns about "unsavory activities," while other hotels in the area allow local bookings.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New Mexico's Supreme Court and Board of Bar Examiners, alleging violations of a federal law meant to ease employment challenges for military families.

Some Albuquerque hotels are refusing to rent rooms to local residents, citing safety concerns, while hotel representatives say the policies are necessary to protect staff and property.