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Free college regardless of immigration status? Students like it.
Posted in Political New Mexico Statehouse Reporting Top story

Free college regardless of immigration status? Students like it.

Estimated read time 1 min read
February 28, 2025May 5, 2025
Mia Casas

The bill would protect non-citizen students' access to college and scholarships.

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Q & A with State Senator Angel Charley
Posted in Political New Mexico Statehouse Reporting

Q & A with State Senator Angel Charley

Estimated read time 8 min read
February 26, 2025May 14, 2025
Micaela DePauli

It is the Democratic Senator's first year serving at the Roundhouse. Learn all about her advocacy background and the legislation…

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Posted in Political New Mexico Statehouse Reporting Top story

Advocating for Higher Education: Marc Saavedra on Budgeting, Lobbying, and Student Aid

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 23, 2025February 23, 2025
Wayne McNatt

This conversation has been edited and condensed. Marc Saveedrea is the executive director of the New Mexico Council of University…

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UNM legislative priorities align with 2040 Goals
Posted in Featured Political New Mexico Statehouse Reporting Top story

UNM legislative priorities align with 2040 Goals

Estimated read time 5 min read
February 23, 2025February 23, 2025
Ryan Grossetete

Mike Puelle became UNM’s chief government relations officer in 2022 after nearly 30 years in public policy and government relations.…

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Lawmakers move to beef up cannabis enforcement
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Lawmakers move to beef up cannabis enforcement

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 22, 2025February 22, 2025
Micaela DePauli

ALBUQUERQUE, NM– A bill that would give state regulators more enforcement power over the cannabis industry passed the state House…

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The Trump administration says it’s targeting criminals for deportation. ICE arrested these 2 Las Cruces teens as they headed to work.
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The Trump administration says it’s targeting criminals for deportation. ICE arrested these 2 Las Cruces teens as they headed to work.

Estimated read time 17 min read
February 21, 2025February 21, 2025
Cindy Ramirez, El Paso Matters

The sun had not begun to peek over the horizon in south Las Cruces when a pair of siblings headed…

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Bill would require early intervention help students with math
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Bill would require early intervention help students with math

Estimated read time 2 min read
February 20, 2025February 22, 2025
Mia Casas

Lawmakers are considering a proposal to improve math proficiency in the state.

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Protecting Arts: New Mexico’s Anti-Scalping Legislation
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Protecting Arts: New Mexico’s Anti-Scalping Legislation

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
Richard Buchner

A proposal to crack down on ticket scalping for government and nonprofit events passed the state House of Representatives Feb.…

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Reading between the lines: Advocates push for more closed captioning
Posted in Political New Mexico Statehouse Reporting

Reading between the lines: Advocates push for more closed captioning

Estimated read time 1 min read
February 13, 2025February 13, 2025
Kayla Kuhn

A bill that would require businesses to keep closed captions on for TVs during business hours is headed to the…

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