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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham proclaimed this week as wildfire awareness week. With it, she and other state leaders are urging other people to be cautious and safe during this wildfire season.

Mexican wolves are multiplying in Arizona and New Mexico. But unscientific policies continue to hinder the health of this small population.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Grapevine Campground in the Gila National Forest will remain closed. The campground was closed last year after being damaged due to flooding from the Black Fire burn scar. Officials say there is still potential for damaging floods and the campground will remain closed. Grapevine Campground is located about one mile south of […] | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The 2022 annual Mexican wolf count shows the population reaching record numbers, with 241 wolves for the first time since the beginning of the program.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging legislators to reevaluate the magnitude of proposed tax changes that would forgo $1 billion in annual state government income each year.

While New Mexicans recovering from last year’s disasters try to keep up their livelihoods, afford food for dinner or get running water, it’s up to the governor now to determine how much recovery funds should be sent to victims and struggling communities.

By Daniel J. Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexicandchacon@sfnewmexican.com The state Senate passed a nearly $9.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year Sunday amid accusations the proposed budget was hijacked at the eleventh hour.  Discussion on the proposed budget, which would increase spending by almost 14%, or more than $1 billion, also came […]

Here are some of the key bills addressing wildfires and how they’ve moved through the New Mexico legislature.

An effort by two area lawmakers to secure $3 million in relief for last year’s Black Fire cleared the state Senate Monday without opposition and is advancing to the House. Sens. Crystal Diamond, R-Elephant Butte and Siah Correa Hemphill, D-Silver City, are the cosponsors of Senate Bill 334, which would appropriate the money from the state’s general fund and dedicate it to recovery efforts. The Black Fire of 2022 burned …

Legislators on Monday advanced a package of state tax changes aimed at providing financial relief to New Mexico families with young children, residents of low or modest incomes and military veterans.