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.
Free college regardless of immigration status? Students like it.
The bill would protect non-citizen students' access to college and scholarships.
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
