New Mexico’s housing efforts gain momentum as legislature nears end
With just days left in the legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are racing to advance a series of bills aimed at tackling the state’s housing shortages and... Read more.
From housing to healing: Lawmakers address veterans’ needs with new bills
Several bipartisan bills this session aim to improve veterans' lives.... Read more.
Protecting communities or ignoring law?
A bill that would prevent local resources from assisting federal immigration laws narrowly passes in committee.... Read more.
Q & A with State Senator Angel Charley
It is the Democratic Senator's first year serving at the Roundhouse.
Learn all about her advocacy background and the legislation she is pushing this session.... Read more.
Lawmakers move to beef up cannabis enforcement
ALBUQUERQUE, NM– A bill that would give state regulators more enforcement power over the cannabis industry passed the state House Thursday with a lone “no”... Read more.
NM agriculture needs immigrant workers, Future Farmers say
By Micaela DePauli SANTA FE– Around 250 students from around the state converged on Santa Fe Feb. 5 to advocate for the agricultural industry and career and technical... Read more.
Pushing for progress: How this legislative session could reshape paid family medical leave rights
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, a long-debated topic in New Mexico, is set to return in the 2025 legislative session. Originally introduced in 2019, the bill... Read more.
Redistricting commission proposal returns to 2025 legislative session
A resolution advocating for the creation of an independent redistricting commission is set to return to the legislative session in January 2025. The proposal aims... Read more.
Democrats weather storm to campaign in Santa Fe
The Democratic Party of Valencia County faced a unique challenge Oct. 19 as extreme weather disrupted plans for a major campaign event. Despite heavy rain, wind... Read more.