Groups sue over New Mexico voter registration law (Miami Herald)
Voter rights advocates want a judge to overturn New Mexico's law on registering voters, saying it has a chilling effect on registration drives and groups' ability to encourage people to participate in the political process.

State issues embargo on California, New Mexico cattle (Lincoln Journal Star)
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued importation embargoes for beef cattle and bison entering the state from California and New Mexico. The embargoes are due to recent discoveries of animals with tuberculosis.

News and Features for Rio Rancho, New Mexico (The Observer)
One year and $3 million later, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico celebrates its expansion this week. The RMHC-NM will reveal its 20,000 square foot expansion. The expansion includes 14 new bedrooms, larger laundry facility, library and expanded dining and recreational areas.

News and Features for Rio Rancho, New Mexico (The Observer)
$32,000 New Mexico Open, presented by the New Mexco Sports Authority, at a roll-off held at Tenpins & More last Sunday. Skidmore qualified first with 1,344 over six games, including a 257 finish, ahead of Miller (1,285) and Mike Scheer of Rio Rancho (1,264).

News and Features for Rio Rancho, New Mexico (The Observer)
Rio Grande Foundation and Educate New Mexico sponsor showing of film “Flunked, the Movie,” on July 31 honoring the late Dr. Milton Friedman’s 96th birthday to be followed by discussion with reformer Ben Chavis and executive producer Steven Maggi.