New Census data shows drop in New Mexico's population. Here's why

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week show that New Mexico has seen its population decrease for the first time since 2022. From July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, New Mexico's population decreased by 1,276. To determine the population change, the U.S. Census Bureau compiled data on the [...]