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Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group
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Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group

Estimated read time 5 min read
February 8, 2025February 20, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A two-term Democratic lawmaker has backed away from her proposal to reshape New Mexico’s public records laws, amid criticism from…

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What an Office of Housing could do for New Mexico
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What an Office of Housing could do for New Mexico

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Mia Casas

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is trying once again to create an Office of Housing within the executive branch of state…

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Q&A: NM Open Elections Executive Director lobbies for election accessibility
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Q&A: NM Open Elections Executive Director lobbies for election accessibility

Estimated read time 4 min read
February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Lauren Lifke

As politicians and lobbyists get settled into this year’s legislative session, New Mexico Open Elections and NM Voters First Executive…

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Lawmakers consider shield law for journalists
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Lawmakers consider shield law for journalists

Estimated read time 4 min read
February 7, 2025February 20, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A freshman lawmaker hopes to broaden protections for journalists and their sources amid fears of government overreach.

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LGBTQ group backs internet privacy law
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LGBTQ group backs internet privacy law

Estimated read time 2 min read
February 7, 2025February 22, 2025
Lily Alexander

A bill designed to protect New Mexicans’ data from federal scrutiny has the backing of a local LGBTQ rights group.

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Pared-down gun seizure bill clears second committee 
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Pared-down gun seizure bill clears second committee 

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 7, 2025February 22, 2025
Lily Alexander

A bill that would make it easier and faster for police to seize guns belonging to a person deemed a…

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Local Activists Within the LGBTQ Community Took Part in the ‘50501 Movement’ against Trump and his Recent Policies Affecting Trans Youth 
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Local Activists Within the LGBTQ Community Took Part in the ‘50501 Movement’ against Trump and his Recent Policies Affecting Trans Youth 

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 7, 2025March 14, 2025
Liz Pritchard

Hundreds of local activists gathered at the Santa Fe Capitol to participate in a national protest called the “50501 Movement”…

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Trio of behavioral health bills clears first committee
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Trio of behavioral health bills clears first committee

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Lily Alexander

A three-bill bundle addressing behavioral health in New Mexico (including a new $1 billion fund) moved through its first committee…

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Attorney general announces university accountability legislation
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Attorney general announces university accountability legislation

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 7, 2025
Lauren Lifke

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced legislation Monday in response to allegations of financial waste, fraud and abuse among…

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