Senate panel rejects proposal to modernize New Mexico police training Last evaluation of police training ‘more than 24 years ago,’ study finds March 4, 2025
Heinrich to skip Trump joint address New Mexico’s senior senator is the only member of the delegation not attending March 4, 2025
DOGE is trying to close a field office that directly manages a nuclear waste site Waste is transported into disposal rooms underground at WIPP. Courtesy WIPP/DOE.cca The world has only one working deep geologic repository… March 4, 2025
Long-stalled uranium mines now ‘priority projects’ at Cibola Forest Leaked recording reveals firings and disarray at agency March 4, 2025
The weekend wrap: Housing, child care reform and Department of Wildlife advance All the legislation that cleared the floor now heads to the Senate March 3, 2025
Could New Mexico go back to a state education board? Ballot question changing NM back to a state school board goes to Senate floor March 3, 2025
New Mexico governor signs crime and behavioral health bills Lujan Grisham wants ‘more stuff’ done in the remainder of legislative session February 28, 2025
Lowrider proposed as the official New Mexico state vehicle ‘As much a part of our culture as red and green chile’ February 27, 2025
New Mexico announces $5 billion investment in manufacturing The ‘Digital Infrastructure Campus’ will be in southern New Mexico February 26, 2025
‘These aren’t normal times’: An interview with N.M. gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland Former Interior Secretary discusses Trump, immigration and protecting public lands February 26, 2025
Key legislative committee advances alcohol tax increase Drinking kills around 2,000 New Mexicans each year February 25, 2025
New Mexico legislative halftime report: sluggishness and chaos With little time, nearly 1,200 bills and disappearing federal partners, legislators slow-roll new oil and gas regulations February 25, 2025
N.M. lawyers helping immigrant kids uneasy after federal funding cut, restored Many of the children qualify for humanitarian visas or are seeking asylum February 25, 2025
Bill clarifying local control of school calendars moves forward in the Legislature ‘New Mexico school districts cannot function effectively with a one-size-fits all approach’ February 24, 2025
New Mexico to fired federal workers: Join us State officials encourage federal workers to apply for unemployment, state jobs February 24, 2025
Resolution to eliminate education cabinet secretary position advances A previous effort failed during the 2023 session February 24, 2025
Legislative Recap Feb. 21: Why Las Vegas isn’t celebrating Las Vegas Day at the Roundhouse Gary Rains stands in front of a truck he’s using to deliver drinking water to Las Vegas on Friday from… February 24, 2025
Wipeout: New Mexicans talk about what mass firings mean for the future of public lands Trump and Musk slashed agencies without any congressional involvement, almost immediately February 24, 2025
Senator calls for ‘civility’ after death threat following New Mexico GOP post Senate Judiciary Chair said he probably won’t file a police report; ‘I think it’s been addressed’ February 21, 2025
PFAS in New Mexico: A World Record Legislature considers the elimination of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ February 21, 2025
Child welfare reform experts oppose N.M. lawmakers’ CYFD plan Governor says legislation poses ‘serious risks’ to child welfare reform efforts February 20, 2025
Judge rejects N.M. bid for DOGE restraining order Judge says plaintiffs did not show “they will suffer imminent, irreparable harm” if order not granted February 19, 2025
New Mexico Senate to judge parole reforms Bill has support from numerous organizations, including Parole Board February 18, 2025
