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‘Snow days’ look a little different this winter thanks to APS policy change
Posted in Politics and Government

‘Snow days’ look a little different this winter thanks to APS policy change

Estimated read time 1 min read
October 12, 2023October 12, 2023
Izabella Kubiak

APS policy change affects "snow days" for this upcoming winter season.

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Governor’s gun order draws fire locally, nationally
Posted in Politics and Government

Governor’s gun order draws fire locally, nationally

Estimated read time 4 min read
September 27, 2023September 28, 2023
NM News Port

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's public health emergency order sparked intense controversy at home and in Washington DC.

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Former governor Richardson dies at 75
Posted in Politics and Government

Former governor Richardson dies at 75

Estimated read time 5 min read
September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
Elizabeth Secor

Bill Richardson, a former New Mexico governor, passed at age 75 this past Saturday.

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NM governor gets low grades (at home) on climate change
Governor Lucian Grisham looks over crowd at Climate Alliance. Photo taken by blah blah/ news org
Posted in Green New Mexico

NM governor gets low grades (at home) on climate change

Estimated read time 12 min read
July 31, 2023August 2, 2023
NM News Port

When Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham took office, she promised to cut greenhouse gases and embrace clean energy – a radical objective, considering that the state …

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Push for safer cannabis packaging continues
Posted in Healthy New Mexico

Push for safer cannabis packaging continues

Estimated read time 2 min read
April 3, 2023April 4, 2023
Sara Atencio-Gonzales

By Sara Atencio-GonzalesA bill aimed at keeping edibles out of the hands of small children failed in the Legislature but supporters say they'll keep trying.

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Gun bills move slowly
High-capacity magazines. Source: Wikimedia.
Posted in Politics and Government

Gun bills move slowly

Estimated read time 2 min read
February 26, 2023April 4, 2023
Elijah Barela

By Elijah BarelaAlthough state lawmakers have introduced several proposals that would limit high-capacity gun magazines, none is moving quickly with only three weeks left in …

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Lawmakers consider voting rights
Posted in Justice New Mexico

Lawmakers consider voting rights

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 19, 2023April 4, 2023
Syaire Riley

By Syaire RileyThe New Mexico Voting Rights Act is a 45-page bill sponsored by House Democratic leaders, designed to expand and protect the right to …

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Affirmative consent bill advances
Posted in Politics and Government

Affirmative consent bill advances

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 19, 2023April 4, 2023
Miyawni Curtis

By Miyawni CurtisA bill aimed at preventing sexual assault and misconduct has cleared the state House.

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Making up for lost time
Posted in Politics and Government

Making up for lost time

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 18, 2023April 4, 2023
Kyle Smith

By Kyle SmithState lawmakers are considering adding up to 150 hours of instructional time to the school year.

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