It is the Democratic Senator's first year serving at the Roundhouse. Learn all about her advocacy background and the legislation she is pushing this session.
Advocating for Higher Education: Marc Saavedra on Budgeting, Lobbying, and Student Aid
This conversation has been edited and condensed. Marc Saveedrea is the executive director of the New Mexico Council of University Presidents, a strategic policy development …
UNM legislative priorities align with 2040 Goals
Mike Puelle became UNM’s chief government relations officer in 2022 after nearly 30 years in public policy and government relations. His job is to advocate …
Lawmakers move to beef up cannabis enforcement
ALBUQUERQUE, NM– A bill that would give state regulators more enforcement power over the cannabis industry passed the state House Thursday with a lone “no” …
The Trump administration says it’s targeting criminals for deportation. ICE arrested these 2 Las Cruces teens as they headed to work.
The sun had not begun to peek over the horizon in south Las Cruces when a pair of siblings headed to work at a flower …
Bill would require early intervention help students with math
Lawmakers are considering a proposal to improve math proficiency in the state.
Protecting Arts: New Mexico’s Anti-Scalping Legislation
A proposal to crack down on ticket scalping for government and nonprofit events passed the state House of Representatives Feb. 18.
Reading between the lines: Advocates push for more closed captioning
A bill that would require businesses to keep closed captions on for TVs during business hours is headed to the House Floor.
Advocate push for clean water protections
Two clean water bills working their way through the Legislature would significantly expand the state’s ability to protect state waters from pollution.
