The latest jobs numbers point to an encouraging trend: private-sector job growth continues to drive the economy.  The graph above shows private-sector employment up by 717,000 jobs from January 2025 through April 2026, while federal government employment declined by 345,000 jobs. For business owners, this matters. Economic growth comes from employers who hire workers, invest in their communities, and create opportunity. Businesses generate the revenue that supports families, local economies, and public services. That is especially important for New Mexico, where government spending and public-sector employment play an outsized role in the economy. Long-term stability depends on creating an environment where businesses can grow and compete.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque over policies federal officials argue obstruct immigration enforcement efforts.

At the center of the dispute is Albuquerque City Ordinance O-26-15, known as the “Safer Community Places Ordinance” (SCPO). Since its passage, many business owners have raised concerns about both the practical costs of compliance and the uncertainty surrounding how the ordinance will ultimately be enforced.

This week, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque over policies the department says obstruct federal immigration enforcement. [Insert Graphic Here]

The lawsuit challenges both New Mexico’s Immigrant Safety Act and Albuquerque’s “Safer Community Places Ordinance.” According to the DOJ, these policies restrict cooperation between local governments and federal immigration authorities and limit the use of government property for enforcement activity.

Albuquerque deserves safe, clean, and welcoming public spaces. Support the Enhanced Service and Safety Zone Ordinance (O-26-14) to help restore our downtown business district, improve public health, and ensure our streets are accessible for everyone. Sign the petition today to tell Mayor Keller it’s time to reclaim our streets.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on redistricting and the Voting Rights Act has reignited national debate over race, elections, and fairness under the law. The ruling generated sharply different reactions across major media outlets, highlighting the growing divide over how voting districts should be drawn and how race should factor into the process. Some national headlines included: The Court’s ruling reaffirmed the principle that governments should not sort citizens into voting districts primarily on the basis of race, but instead follow consistent, race-neutral standards rooted in equal treatment under the law. At NMBC, we believe voting rights should never be partisan or prejudiced. Every American voter deserves confidence that election systems are fair, transparent, and applied equally. While reactions to the decision vary across the political spectrum, one principle