A bill designed to protect New Mexicans’ data from federal scrutiny has the backing of a local LGBTQ rights group.
Pared-down gun seizure bill clears second committee
A bill that would make it easier and faster for police to seize guns belonging to a person deemed a…
Local Activists Within the LGBTQ Community Took Part in the ‘50501 Movement’ against Trump and his Recent Policies Affecting Trans Youth
Hundreds of local activists gathered at the Santa Fe Capitol to participate in a national protest called the “50501 Movement”…
Federal money reaches state accounts after funding freeze
How were New Mexicans affected by the president's federal funding freeze?
Bill would expand student aid for immigrants regardless of legal status
Some state lawmakers want to make sure all New Mexicans can attend state colleges and universities, regardless of immigration status.
New Mexicans hope lawmakers tackle rising youth crime
The New Mexico Legislature is set to begin a 60-day session Jan. 21, and with a rise in crime among…
Lottery & Opportunity Scholarships get $1B trust fund
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law a bill creating the Higher Education Trust Fund, with nearly $1 billion to…
NM says yes to affirmative consent
All higher ed schools that accept state money will be required to use the kind of standards already in place…
Independent redistricting reform will have to wait
Efforts to enact a fully independent redistricting commission failed during the 2024 legislative session.
