Alicia Manzano speaks about her work as chief of staff to the speaker of the House—and her start as a…
Trump spending cuts please, vex NM lawmakers and advocates
Amid federal funding cuts,
University police bodycam bill passes first committee
Lawmakers voted Monday, Feb. 24 to advance a bill that would explicitly require university police departments to use body cameras,…
The dark money group fighting medical malpractice reform
As lawmakers meet in the Roundhouse for the 2025 legislative session, New Mexico continues to stare down a health care…
Advocating for Higher Education: Marc Saavedra on Budgeting, Lobbying, and Student Aid
This conversation has been edited and condensed. Marc Saveedrea is the executive director of the New Mexico Council of University…
UNM legislative priorities align with 2040 Goals
Mike Puelle became UNM’s chief government relations officer in 2022 after nearly 30 years in public policy and government relations.…
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…
The Trump administration says it’s targeting criminals for deportation. ICE arrested these 2 Las Cruces teens as they headed to work.
The sun had not begun to peek over the horizon in south Las Cruces when a pair of siblings headed…
Bill would require early intervention help students with math
Lawmakers are considering a proposal to improve math proficiency in the state.
