Latest New Mexico state government News

New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students

Sep. 05, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion, Gov. Michelle...

Federal court won't block New Mexico's 7-day waiting period on gun purchases amid litigation

Jul. 23, 2024 20:38 PM EDT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico can continue to enforce a new, seven-day waiting period on gun sales while a court challenge backed by the National Rifle Association moves forward. In a ruling Monday, Albuquerque-based U.S. District Court Judge James...