The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, a long-debated topic in New Mexico, is set to return in the 2025 legislative session. Originally introduced in …
Rural and aging populations contribute to state’s complex housing needs
The very diverse state of New Mexico faces a long list of challenges, but as wages remain stagnant and home prices soar, many residents of …
Redistricting commission proposal returns to 2025 legislative session
A resolution advocating for the creation of an independent redistricting commission is set to return to the legislative session in January 2025. The proposal aims …
Trump tells U.S. Senate Republicans they ‘must kill’ journalism shield law
President-elect Donald Trump ordered congressional Republicans on Wednesday to block a broadly popular bill to protect press freedoms, likely ending any chance of the U.S. …
LGBTQ: What’s at risk under a second Trump term
The Republican Party particularly targeted the transgender community as a part of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign to win back the presidency. What will this mean …
New Mexico Secretary of State plans to file police report over harassment linked to state lawmaker
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said Tuesday she is preparing to file a police report tied to threats and harassment she faced …
New Mexico considers ban on forever chemicals in oil and gas operations
New Mexico environmental regulators will consider new rules this week that would require companies to disclose what chemicals they use in oil and gas operations, …
Women hold a majority of legislative seats in NM
Women hold a slight majority of seats in the Legislature after this year’s elections.
Intimidating NM election workers could now lead to prison time
As poll officials continue to administer early voting and prepare for Tuesday’s election, New Mexico Senate Bill 43 will offer workers protection against intimidation. Passed …
