Senators have filed two competing bills in the Legislature around how cities and counties should use resources in aiding federal immigration enforcement.
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.
New Mexicans push back on Trump cuts during Presidents’ Day rally
Hundreds gathered outside the New Mexico State Capitol Monday afternoon to protest President Trump's funding cuts.
Video: Proposal to pay state lawmakers remains stalled
Lawmakers don't seem ready to endorse salaries for the only unpaid legislature in the country.
Q&A: Alicia Manzano, chief of staff to the speaker of the House
Alicia Manzano speaks about her work as chief of staff to the speaker of the House—and her start as a journalism student.
Trump spending cuts please, vex NM lawmakers and advocates
Amid federal funding cuts,
From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds
A bill on the Senate floor could more than double grants for rural libraries.
University police bodycam bill passes first committee
Lawmakers voted Monday, Feb. 24 to advance a bill that would explicitly require university police departments to use body cameras, just over a year after …