Across the country, nonprofits have closed their refugee resettlement programs or are looking for new funding sources, with many waiting…
New Mexico’s housing efforts gain momentum as legislature nears end
With just days left in the legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are racing to advance a series of bills aimed…
House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs
The House of Representatives continued its hearing on improving funds for behavioral health departments. On Jan. 29, the House Appropriations…
New Mexico Senate committee advances combined bill designed to protect state surface water
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that combines two bills that aims to increase water quality protections for much…
Substitute paid family and medical leave bill narrowly passes second House committee
A bill that would codify paid family and medical leave for almost all New Mexico employees passed its second committee…
International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding
A local community outreach group and state housing authorities have asked the legislature for $1.5 million for an affordable housing…
New Mexico Senators file opposing immigration bills
Senators have filed two competing bills in the Legislature around how cities and counties should use resources in aiding federal…
From housing to healing: Lawmakers address veterans’ needs with new bills
Several bipartisan bills this session aim to improve veterans' lives.
Protecting communities or ignoring law?
A bill that would prevent local resources from assisting federal immigration laws narrowly passes in committee.