By Mikaela Johnson, committee members discuss the state budget, which has passed the House.
NM memorial calling for study of forced sterilization against women of color advances
By Leah Romero, Source New MexicoFebruary 6, 2026 Members of the New Mexico Legislature’s House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs…
Lawmakers want upgrades to missing persons systems
By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth Several state lawmakers are seeking a little more than $1.5 million for upgrades to…
NM AG pushes back at federal repeal of long-term care staffing standards
by Leah Romero, Source New MexicoFebruary 4, 2026 New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a group of state prosecutors…
With creativity and resourcefulness, food pantries weather hard times again
by Anna Cecil, Annika Hauer, Florian Knowles and Elizah Rendorio, Indiana Capital ChronicleJanuary 27, 2026 Outside the small, industrial-looking building…
New Mexico legislator unveils tool to track state’s ICE arrests
A New Mexico lawmaker this week launched a new website her office created that aims to compile and verify reports…
New Mexico legislators float alcohol tax reform proposals for 2026 session
As New Mexico maintains the highest rate of deaths from alcohol misuse, lawmakers are again considering changes to state liquor…
America’s suspended refugee program leaves families separated and resettlement agencies unfunded
Across the country, nonprofits have closed their refugee resettlement programs or are looking for new funding sources, with many waiting…
Lujan Grisham requests lawmakers reconsider medical compacts for special session
by Danielle Prokop, Source New MexicoSeptember 19, 2025 Policy group Think New Mexico said Friday the state could lose out…