SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released a Fiscal Year 2026 executive budget recommendation on Dec. 12 that builds on progress made during her first six years in office while boosting investments in health care, child well-being and infrastructure across New Mexico.

The budget recommendation includes $10.9 billion in recurring spending — an increase of 5.3% over current year spending. The budget contains an additional $172 million for state employee pay raises, which includes additional compensation for New Mexico educators.

The executive recommendation maintains reserves at 30.4%.

“This fiscally sound budget proposal prioritizes early childhood education, clean energy...

The Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing juvenile.

Maliana Lahi is 12 years old. She is five feet and 10 inches tall, and weighs about 150 pounds. She has long black hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen leaving Chaparral Trailer Park at around 11 am on Dec. 12. She was wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black/white shoes. She also had a bag of clothes with her and a black and white dog. She may be going to an unknown address in Red Hill Mobile Home Park.

Anyone with information on Maliana's whereabouts is asked to call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002.

The Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing juvenile.

Maliana Lahi is 12 years old. She is five feet and 10 inches tall, and weighs about 150 pounds. She has long black hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen leaving Chaparral Trailer Park at around 11 am on Dec. 12. She was wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black/white shoes. She also had a bag of clothes with her and a black and white dog. She may be going to an unknown address in Red Hill Mobile Home Park.

Anyone with information on Maliana's whereabouts is asked to call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002.

The Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing juvenile.

Maliana Lahi is 12 years old. She is five feet and 10 inches tall, and weighs about 150 pounds. She has long black hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen leaving Chaparral Trailer Park at around 11 am on Dec. 12. She was wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black/white shoes. She also had a bag of clothes with her and a black and white dog. She may be going to an unknown address in Red Hill Mobile Home Park.

Anyone with information on Maliana's whereabouts is asked to call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002.