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Trump administration threatens to yank funds for New Mexico, California and Washington over truckers’ English proficiency
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Trump administration threatens to yank funds for New Mexico, California and Washington over truckers’ English proficiency

Estimated read time 6 min read
August 28, 2025
NM News Port

by Jacob Fischler, Source New MexicoAugust 26, 2025 Three states are at risk of losing some federal transportation funding because…

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Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?
Posted in Featured Justice New Mexico Political New Mexico Politics Searchlight NM Top story

Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?

Estimated read time 10 min read
May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico

Two survivors have filed suit against Rio Arriba County office-holders, alleging that their civil rights were violated when they failed…

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White House takes control of press pool
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White House takes control of press pool

Estimated read time 5 min read
March 14, 2025May 16, 2025
Elizabeth Secor

On Feb. 25, the White House broke decades of precedent by announcing that the administration will now select which news…

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House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs
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House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs

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

The House of Representatives continued its hearing on improving funds for behavioral health departments. On Jan. 29, the House Appropriations…

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International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding
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International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding

Estimated read time 4 min read
March 14, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A local community outreach group and state housing authorities have asked the legislature for $1.5 million for an affordable housing…

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Another attempt to create a paid legislature is once again in limbo
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Another attempt to create a paid legislature is once again in limbo

Estimated read time 4 min read
March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Mia Casas

New Mexico is the only state in the country that does not pay its lawmakers. For years, legislators have tried…

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New Mexico Senators file opposing immigration bills
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New Mexico Senators file opposing immigration bills

Estimated read time 2 min read
March 12, 2025March 14, 2025
Mia Casas

Senators have filed two competing bills in the Legislature around how cities and counties should use resources in aiding federal…

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Protecting communities or ignoring law?
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Protecting communities or ignoring law?

Estimated read time 6 min read
March 10, 2025May 14, 2025
Micaela DePauli

A bill that would prevent local resources from assisting federal immigration laws narrowly passes in committee.

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University police bodycam bill passes first committee
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University police bodycam bill passes first committee

Estimated read time 4 min read
February 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Lauren Lifke

Lawmakers voted Monday, Feb. 24 to advance a bill that would explicitly require university police departments to use body cameras,…

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