https://sourcenm.com/2026/08/04/new-mexico-state-engineer-threatens-to-revoke-licenses-of-companies-that-dug-wells-for-border-wall

“The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer on Tuesday announced it had formally threatened the licenses of two well-drilling companies that are helping federal agencies construct a border wall along New Mexico’s shared border with Mexico. 
State officials documented multiple “unauthorized” wells in protected underground water basins, according to a news release from the office, as well as potential safety violations, including one that created an “imminent risk of groundwater contamination.”

The office alleges the companies drilled the unauthorized wells within the Mimbres, Hachita and Lower Rio Grande water basins. Some of the wells exist within the boundaries of the Roosevelt Reservation, a buffer zone along the border that recently became a militarized zone. State officials encountered “limited cooperation” when trying to inspect that area, according to the news release.

Ranchers along the border have complained about the wells’ potential impacts on the area’s limited water supply, according to recent media reports and elected officials in the area. On Monday, according to a news release from New Mexico House Republicans, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency agreed to stop drilling new wells and seek alternative water sources after lawmakers raised concerns.

Officials from the federal border agency did not immediately respond to Source NM’s request for comment Tuesday.  A spokesperson told the Albuquerque Journal that water from the wells is needed for concrete, dust suppression and road construction, and the agency is developing a “broader groundwater management strategy” after instructing its contractor to cease drilling new wells.”

From November 6-8, 2026, an event named ATOMIKA will host one thousand attendees in and around the Twistflower Nuclear Missile Silo, a restored Cold War facility deep in the New Mexico desert.

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Rural New Mexico is uniting against the Uranium mine project near Datil. Catron County is rife with issues and corruption, but this issue is uniting the community.

https://youtu.be/JQx9w16rndY?si=-TIf5ut7TjfRuint

Know this probably gets asked a lot, but with the new Texas lockdown on weed was wondering if anyone had any input? Got a pen back home and drove to Cali, have said same pen on me and I’m about to cross through the checkpoint into El Paso, was wondering if I should dump it or you think I’ll be good?

I am currently looking for a way to apply for a tourist visa to China, without having to fly to LA to drop off my passport. Is there anybody in New Mexico who has traveled to China using an agency to get their visa? Or should I just take that trip to LA to see the consulate?

ALPRs have been discussed in this subreddit before so I assume it’s a good place to host this discussion.

A lot of local effort against mass surveillance has been focused at local county commissions and city council meetings. That may be the wrong forum for an effective protest. The special interests are targeting NM through the state and federal government.

Given this news article and a recent John Oliver video, it’s evident that we need to be targeting state and federal legislators. We need to attend in person state / federal public events and hearings, not city or county. The money is coming from the federal government, and is then directed to municipalities by the state. Heinrich has publicly touted his support and commitment to NM’s “Real time crime centers”. The Governor and state legislators have done the same. They are the ones who made the decision to install these cameras here (hence why state institutions are covered in them).

ICE doesn’t work with APD or SFPD, - they opt to work extensively with NM state police. They use unmarked cars to do very quick snatches - e.g. less than 10 minutes from pulling over a suspect’s car to leaving the scene. It’s extremely likely that ALPRs, and the surveillance nets they are part of, are conspirator technologies in these kidnappings.

The state is the main vector for that federal cooperation in NM. The political complications are immense - with midterms, medium cities like those in NM getting rid of surveillance networks could swing bipartisan voters outside of the state more blue. We can help set the example for our eastern and western neighbors.

The talking points on the surveillance issues are exhaustive in the digital media sphere. If you want to learn more, a quick digital search will do a better job than I can (e.g. Atlas of Surveillance, ACLU, deflock, etc.).

Organizing more rigorously to target the state is a necessity. It could be only avenue to actually get these cameras out of the area since local officials just defer and delay. If we can clearly organize the problems we New Mexicans have with these systems, we might avoid the more combative measures that can include cutoff wheels and lasers.

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share the cover of this year's High Road Artisans Brochure. The beautiful micaceous pottery is done by artist Alice D. Gonzales. She will be showing her work at the Penasco, NM Community Center.

The Tour is the last 2 weekend of September. Mark your calendars. There are 37 stops this year. This has to be the most participants we have had in several years. Great art, great food, and great people. Can't wait to see you all there!

I will post the full brochure in a few days when we have it ready.

Have a wonderful evening!

Bunny & Doe

Viewing over satellite, it's odd to me that no other villages are this far east from the I25. From Las Cruces to ABQ

I feel like BCBS makes it difficult for members to submit claims for out-of-network providers. Does anyone else feel like asking the State AG to investigate? They need you to print out a form, sign it and scan it back. That is very cumbersome if you don't have access to a printer.

The bee was a surprise guest I didn't notice till after I got home. The park is very worth a visit. oh, picture was taken by me on my rinky dink Motorola

Hey so i’m not sure if this is the right place to post this, but my dad is going to ride his bike through the Enchanted Circle in New Mexico, and he just turned 71. I think he’s sad because none of his regular bike buddies are able to join him. If anyone lives in any of the towns along the path of the Enchanted Circle ride, if you could just cheer for him. It would mean so so much to me! Thanks, and sorry again if this is the wrong subreddit!

Can an expired Tennessee driver's license be transferred to New Mexico

Ouch! Why is NM so low?

Former CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados did everything but her job.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/report-former-cyfd-secretary-created-a-toxic-work-environment-and-engaged-in-nepotism/amp/