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.
Category: Political New Mexico
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.
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.