- Lottery & Opportunity Scholarships get $1B trust fund
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law a bill creating the Higher Education Trust Fund, with nearly $1 billion to support tuition-free college.
- NM says yes to affirmative consent
All higher ed schools that accept state money will be required to use the kind of standards already in place at UNM.
- Independent redistricting reform will have to wait
Efforts to enact a fully independent redistricting commission failed during the 2024 legislative session.
- Ley Dignidad no Detención se estanca en el Senado
La propuesta Dignidad no Detención, SB 145, no pasó el Senado por segundo año consecutivo.
- Gov. approves $10.21 billion budget
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed state lawmakers’ budget passed with few changes.
- Paid Family Medical Leave proposal dies
A controversial bill that would have established paid family medical leave died in the state House just before the end of the 30-day legislative session.
- Meat Inspection Act could mean more local beef in stores
New in-state meat inspection rules will make it easier for ranchers to market their meat as local.
- Digital driver’s licenses coming to NM
New Mexico will join eight other states that have already electronic digital IDs.
- Lujan Grisham approves healthcare bills
“Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s population requires a tailored approach that takes into account rural communities, New Mexicans benefiting from Medicaid, and the tens of thousands of public employees in our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said.
- Driven by the 2024 election, states push to change voting laws
State lawmakers concerned about the integrity of elections ahead of the 2024 presidential vote are proposing and enacting an unprecedented number of laws to restrict — and, in some cases, expand — voting rights and ballot access.
- Should CABQ make it easier to demolish unsafe buildings?
The City Council is expected to vote March 4 on a proposal to speed up the demolition process.
- MLG’s gun proposals largely failed
Most of the elements of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s ambitious package of gun-related public safety bills didn’t earn enough support to make it through the 2024 legislative session.
- Gov. signs housing, infrastructure bills
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bills that will put $125 million into housing and help bring federal money for infrastructure projects.
- CABQ picks new Civilian Police Oversight head
City Councilors selected Diane McDermott, who had been serving on an interim basis.
- CABQ to revamp motel voucher program
A new Hospitality Revitalization Working Group will look at several issues related to motels.
- Assistance dogs lighten the mood at the Roundhouse
Trainers from Assistance Dogs of the West bring the pups to the Roundhouse to simulate conditions they’ll face in their service jobs.
- NM overhauls high school graduation requirements
Students entering high school next year won’t have to take Algebra II after lawmakers loosened requirements.
- Audio: Lawmakers consider ideas for improving education in indigenous communities
Barbara Ramirez reviews education initiatives in interviews with Regis Pecos, a prominent Native American advocate.
- Changes to Red Flag law advance
State lawmakers have advanced a bill that would make it easier to take guns away from people deemed a threat to themselves or others.
- Bid to raise gun buying age heads to House floor
Those under age 21 wouldn’t be allowed to buy some semi-automatic guns or high-capacity magazines.
- Oil & Gas Act update losing steam
With less than a week left in the 30-day session, a trimmed-down effort to reform the state’s 1935 law has yet to clear the state House.
- Interview: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
News Port adviser Gwyneth Doland interviewed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week for NMPBS.
- Lawmakers want more money for electric school buses
A proposal is set to be seen in this legislative session that aims to provide funding to introduce more electric school buses to New Mexico school districts. Mariah Baca reports/
- Panhandling ban draws support from GOP; civil liberties groups disagree
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s panhandling bill hasn’t been introduced and is already the subject of debate.
- Bids for Legislative Pay, Longer Sessions Advance
Two proposals that advanced this past week look to modernize the New Mexico Legislature. Sara Atencio-Gonzales reports.
- Mexican gray wolf compensation proposals move in Santa Fe
Bipartisan livestock bill passed in house and senate committees despite concerns over accountability. Emma B. Mincks from Source NM reports.
- Oh, the germaneity!
Often repeated, sometimes misunderstood. More on the term circling in the Roundhouse and frustrating lawmakers. Danielle Prokop and Patrick Lohmann from Source New Mexico report.
- Lawmakers and tenants call on governor to make rent control a priority for 30-day session
Ralliers gathered in front of the Roundhouse to showcase support for rent control in New Mexico. Patrick Lohmann from Source New Mexico reports.
- Improving education will be a priority for NM legislature
Education will be top of mind in the upcoming 2024 legislative session. News Port’s Barbara Ramirez looks ahead.
- Old Town is festive for the holidays
Old Town plaza is festive for the holiday season through the month of Dec.