New Mexico News Roundup (7/6/25)

Statewide fireworks ban in effect: With over 90% of New Mexico in drought, eight counties and key cities have banned fireworks this Fourth of July — find out.

Monsoon name origins: Monsoon season is in full swing in New Mexico, but the term monsoon traveled centuries and continents before landing here — find out where it comes from.

Passing the reins on the range: New Mexico’s seasoned farmers and ranchers, many nearing retirement, are navigating succession plans, financial pressures, and the search for the next generation to sustain their legacies — find out how they’re preparing.

Budget blow looms large: The Senate’s budget reconciliation bill could strip Medicaid from 88,530 New Mexicans and cut SNAP for 58,180 more, risking rural hospital closures and state reserves — find out how lawmakers might respond.

High youth drug exposure: New Mexico is reporting alarming rates of child drug exposure, and the state Children, Youth and Families Department is expanding prevention and treatment programs to address the crisis — learn what steps are being taken.

Senate OKs sweeping RECA expansion: Senate Republicans passed a massive tax-and-spending package that would reauthorize and broaden Radiation Exposure Compensation Act payments—making all New Mexico downwinders eligible for up to $100,000 through 2028— see if it will clear the House.

State Fair’s $500M overhaul: The newly formed New Mexico State Fair Tax District Board met Thursday to set open‐meeting standards, hire Stantec for a master plan and explore up to $500 million in bonds to redevelop Expo New Mexico, revive the International District and even relocate the fair — find out what comes next.

New Mexico’s 250th celebration: The state has launched a semiquincentennial commemoration with flags handed out at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on May 26 and one final Fourth of July fireworks show at the mall — find out how to get involved.

Crime down, jail detentions up: A new UNM report finds Albuquerque’s MDC has expanded its pretrial population by over 30% since 2019, edging toward its 1,950-person cap — find out why.

Delisting the Mexican gray wolf: A bill introduced Monday would strip endangered species status from these Southwestern icons, halt federal restoration that grew their wild numbers to 286, and leave them vulnerable to eradication — find out.

Other New Mexico headlines this week

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