Two clean water bills working their way through the Legislature would significantly expand the state’s ability to protect state waters…
NM agriculture needs immigrant workers, Future Farmers say
By Micaela DePauli SANTA FE– Around 250 students from around the state converged on Santa Fe Feb. 5 to advocate…
Bill aims to address nursing shortages, but doctors raise concerns over physician crisis
As the state legislative session is chugging along House Bill 72 is hoping for a pass to fix dwindling nursing…
Across the nation, state lawmakers line up to join immigration battle
An analysis of bills from New Mexico and elsewhere shows how states are trying to help or hinder immigration crackdown.
Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group
A two-term Democratic lawmaker has backed away from her proposal to reshape New Mexico’s public records laws, amid criticism from…
What an Office of Housing could do for New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is trying once again to create an Office of Housing within the executive branch of state…
Q&A: NM Open Elections Executive Director lobbies for election accessibility
As politicians and lobbyists get settled into this year’s legislative session, New Mexico Open Elections and NM Voters First Executive…
Lawmakers consider shield law for journalists
A freshman lawmaker hopes to broaden protections for journalists and their sources amid fears of government overreach.
LGBTQ group backs internet privacy law
A bill designed to protect New Mexicans’ data from federal scrutiny has the backing of a local LGBTQ rights group.
