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A New Mexico judge dismissed a Las Cruces resident’s lawsuit against the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners over its handling of a vote on the controversial Project Jupiter data center — but gave him another chance to refile.

New Mexico judge dismisses Project Jupiter data center lawsuit, but offers chance to re-file • Source New Mexico A New Mexico judge dismissed a resident's lawsuit over the Project Jupiter data center's approval, but gave him a chance to try again.

Two New Mexico Supreme Court justices updated state lawmakers Tuesday on their efforts to address rural lawyer shortages, and broached the idea of joining the growing number of states to implement alternative licensing to the bar exam.

New Mexico could consider licensing alternatives to address rural lawyer shortage • Source New Mexico Four New Mexico counties don't have a single working attorney, state Supreme Court justices told lawmakers on an interim committee.

New Mexico Chief Public Defender Bennett Baur told a panel of state lawmakers Monday that his understaffed office could hit a point at which public defenders cannot take on new criminal cases.

New Mexico public defenders, experts warn lawmakers of extreme caseloads, understaffing • Source New Mexico Public defenders and experts warned New Mexico lawmakers that understaffing and caseloads could threaten defendants' access to attorneys.

As speculation grows over who will replace New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, a final decision remains at least a month out.

Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month out • Source New Mexico A decision on who will replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the New Mexico Democratic lieutenant governor nominee is at least a month out.

A trio of New Mexico Republicans are asking the state Supreme Court to weigh in after a District Court judge dismissed their lawsuit accusing state officials of enacting a universal childcare program without the necessary legislative approval.

3 Republicans appeal universal childcare lawsuit to New Mexico Supreme Court • Source New Mexico Three New Mexico Republicans appealed their universal childcare lawsuit to the state Supreme Court after a judge ruled against them.

A new documentary called “burn, scar” chronicles the aftermath of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire in northern New Mexico from the perspectives of fire victims and Forest Service officials.

New Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire documentary examines centuries-old wounds • Source New Mexico A new documentary from a Taos-based director examines New Mexico's largest wildfire: the catastrophic Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire.

A New Mexico legislative subcommittee tasked with investigating the late s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein’s time in the state on Thursday announced it would issue nine more subpoenas to federal and state government agencies.

New Mexico’s Epstein commission announces 9 more subpoenas to federal prosecutors, state agencies • Source New Mexico The New Mexico commission tasked with investigating Jeffrey Epstein's time in New Mexico announced it was issuing nine more subpoenas.

BREAKING: New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspends her Democratic campaign for lieutenant governor weeks after winning the primary election, citing her health.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspends Dem Lt. Gov. campaign, citing health • Source New Mexico After winning the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspended her campaign.

According to a new report, some residents still face issues scheduling behavioral health appointments and New Mexico was one of just seven states to see an increase in overdose deaths last year.

NM spent nearly $844M on behavioral health, but 'investment is not yet matching the outcome' • Source New Mexico New Mexico has spent $843.5 million since 2022 to rebuild state’s behavioral health system but still faces problems.

Even with more school days and longer hours, high chronic absenteeism threatens to undercut progress, according to a new state report.

Despite $2.6B investment, NM schools ‘largely failed’ to increase instructional time, report says • Source New Mexico A New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee report found schools have "largely failed" to increase learning time, despite massive spending.