The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that combines two bills that aims to increase water quality protections for much of New Mexico and regulate …
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 Wednesday on a 6-5 vote …
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 project in the International District.
Another attempt to create a paid legislature is once again in limbo
New Mexico is the only state in the country that does not pay its lawmakers. For years, legislators have tried to change that – and …
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 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.