By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM After a brief 30 days, the 37th New Mexico Legislature came to a close at noon on…
Can ranked choice voting save Albuquerque a fortune? Supporters will try again for next city election
The Albuquerque City Council uses ranked choice voting (RCV) for its own internal seats. Now, Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers…
Tribes, plaintiffs ask judge to reject state’s education reform plan
The Public Education Department should throw out its court-ordered plan for remedying inequities in how the majority of public school…
Federal funding cuts shift state budgets
A perfect storm has arrived on the ledgers of many state budgets, bearing down on the people who often need…
Service Dogs Visit Roundhouse
Trainers from Assistance Dogs of the West bring dogs to the Capitol to acclimate them to crowded public buildings.
NM Legislature day 30 recap: Governor says ‘a little early’ to decide on a special session
As priority crime and public safety bills wither on the vine in the legislative session’s final hours, New Mexico Gov.…
New Mexico Senate calls for study of forced sterilization
By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth As she was being sedated for a procedure following a miscarriage many years ago,…
Driver Privacy and Safety Act aims to address both immigration enforcement and surveillance concerns
By Florian Knowles, KUNM New Mexico is considering legislation this week that would change how citizens’ license plate information is shared. Senate…
NM House Finance Chair: Rural needs ‘integrated’ in state budget
By Mikaela Johnson, committee members discuss the state budget, which has passed the House.