Here's a look at our top stories for Tuesday, August 25 2026

Advocates say severe wildfires can affect water supplies downstream

The New Mexico Supreme Court halted the New Mexico Environment Department's permitting plans Sunday night until further notice.

There are reports of at least eight ICE arrests in Santa Fe and Espanola between Sunday and Wednesday, including a Wednesday arrest in the La Familia Medical Center clinic parking lot on Alto Street.

The New Mexico Environment Department on Friday announced a change to its public comment portal, following reports of fraudulent submissions in support of a controversial data center’s air quality permits.

New Mexico Voices for Children, in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will host a multicity tour starting this month and residents will be asked for thoughts on how to keep the momentum going.

While the two announcements came separately on Wednesday, both focused on a lack of federal cooperation in state investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes in New Mexico

The Survivors' Truth Commission encourages the public to attend their meeting at 1 pm Wednesday at the Roundhouse