Abortion ban hits another state with high Native population; A decision by the Arizona Supreme Court sent ripples across the country in a election year buff.ly/3Q1ZGRl

The head of the state’s finance authority tasked with doling out a windfall of housing loans said the authority is on track to OK loans in the fall — so long as what she called the “timeline gods” are merciful. buff.ly/3JieMhB

A New Mexico district judge heard arguments on Friday to dismiss a civil lawsuit alleging that the state has failed to meet its constitutional duty to protect air, water and environment from oil and gas pollution. buff.ly/4cXGptS

‘Panicked rush to gas’ could hike energy costs, report warns regulators buff.ly/49B32l5

The U.S. Capitol police chief spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday, saying the department is preparing for major upcoming events — including another potential Jan. 6 —by trying to grow the size of its force and overhauling its intelligence gathering activities. buff.ly/3VWXpdL

ICYMI: The speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives told a joint congressional committee Wednesday that the state’s strategy for early childhood education and services leads the nation and should be replicated. buff.ly/43V0ey0

A lawsuit arguing New Mexico's government has failed to protect some people against the harms of oil and gas pollution, violating a part of the state constitution, is now in the hands of a state district judge.

Here's what happened in court today: buff.ly/4cXGptS

A day after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to reinstate a near-total abortion ban from 1864, Republican lawmakers in the legislature blocked multiple efforts to repeal the law, saying they need more time to consider the repercussions of doing so. buff.ly/4cTMurg

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is working with ZenniHome in a public-private partnership to bring sustainable and affordable factory-made housing to its citizens. buff.ly/49ygCWr

As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor the polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists who have been found to routinely spread election lies. buff.ly/3PULJnV

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, headquartered in North Dakota but with reservation borders expanding into South Dakota, is the third tribal nation to ban Gov. Kristi Noem from tribal lands this year. buff.ly/3vFZS1H

Asylum seekers held at the Torrance described unfair asylum proceedings, allegations of abuse by guards, unfair wages, bug-infested and rotting food, dirty drinking water, unkempt clothing, a lack of sunlight and fresh air, and inadequate medical care. buff.ly/4aS6ZCZ

Black voters were key to Biden’s 2020 win. But money woes make some question their support in 2024 buff.ly/3TSWZT9

From yesterday: A year later, Southern N.M. still waiting on location for state reproductive health clinic; circling back with the groups that have $10M to spend on a new facility for rural patients buff.ly/4cR6lYc

Some 70 years after they entered widespread chemical use, the federal government is finally regulating the so-called “forever chemicals” found in everything from nonstick cookware to menstrual products. buff.ly/49wbdPK

The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a new rule that would require anyone selling a gun to obtain a federal license and conduct background checks. buff.ly/49waIVS

COMMENTARY: Seeing the dark truth, and putting a price on ‘non-economic’ damages; Reflecting on the night when two fires merged into one and the loss that is unmeasurable
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ICYMI: ‘There’s no trust in CRRUA’ Doña Ana commissioners grill officials from water utility buff.ly/3VYEkIp

The speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives told a joint congressional committee Wednesday that the state’s strategy for early childhood education and services leads the nation and should be replicated. buff.ly/43V0ey0

Members of a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee said at a hearing Wednesday they were focused on keeping pay for wildland firefighters at the higher level set in a 2021 law. buff.ly/3VVlfa2