On Feb. 25, the White House broke decades of precedent by announcing that the administration will now select which news outlets can cover events with …
House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs
The House of Representatives continued its hearing on improving funds for behavioral health departments. On Jan. 29, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee resumed its …
New Mexico Senate committee advances combined bill designed to protect state surface water
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.
