Aerex Refinery cleanup plans in Bloomfield bring city park closer to reality Soil remediation expected for 2026, but groundwater could require more work November 1, 2025
New legislation looks to ensure timely reimbursement for local fire departments Delayed reimbursement harms fire department’s budgets August 1, 2023
New Mexico, Oklahoma Senators file bill to prevent Tribal nation funding lapses Bill would provide advance appropriations July 31, 2023
Calls for a more independent harassment review process in NM Legislature remain unmet Sen. Ivey-Soto defends his role as a lawmaker while lobbyists question his prominence following 2022 misconduct allegations July 26, 2023
Home visiting program struggles to grow participation as funding increases Program sees low enrollment, high dropout rates July 25, 2023
Legislature hears about post-COVID impacts on education Recent bill made expanded learning time mandatory for public schools, charters July 25, 2023
Lawmakers say students in rural and Native communities may face challenges with longer school year No data yet on if extended instructional time will cause teachers to leave the state’s workforce July 24, 2023
NM to get $40 million for infrastructure, affordable housing and fighting the fentanyl epidemic Money will fund 25 projects in New Mexico July 24, 2023
Statehouse leaders to assert ‘legislative privilege’ in redistricting lawsuit Judge considers appointing someone specifically to handle any claims that would shield powerful lawmakers from questioning July 20, 2023
National defense bill gets mixed votes from NM delegation Objections stem from anti-abortion, anti-trans, anti-diversity provisions July 19, 2023
New Mexico Senator reintroduces bill meant to help Native American children Bill would provide Native American tribes with more resources to go after child abuse and neglect July 19, 2023
Opioid epidemic, public safety among NM projects in appropriations bills Bills allocates $11.8 million for 34 projects in New Mexico July 18, 2023
NM Republicans respond to HB7 House Republican Committee provides parents with form letter July 17, 2023
Gender-affirming, reproductive rights bills questioned Statewide group circulates petition to put bills to a statewide vote July 14, 2023
New Mexico Senator introduces terms of service transparency bill The bill aims to make it easier for users to know what they are agreeing to when using a product… July 14, 2023
Trial set for a former New Mexico lawmaker accused of racketeering and money laundering In this Jan. 21, 2020, file photo, then-New Mexico Majority Floor Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, D-Albuquerque, talks to fellow lawmakers… July 10, 2023
Legislators hear the importance of water infrastructure amid climate change, new Rio Grande requirements Discussion focused on changes in water supply June 28, 2023
Bill would send $150 billion in military projects to NM Nine construction projects chosen for funding June 27, 2023
New Mexicans can listen to updates from state agencies during legislative meetings this week Lawmakers to hear from experts on water, economics, behavioral health, cultural affairs, university research and juvenile justice June 27, 2023
Heinrich proposes bill to protect Americans’ data Legislation would impose criminal, civil penalties June 22, 2023
Two reproductive health care laws went into effect Friday Gender-affirming, reproductive health care further protected June 19, 2023
Legislature’s health panel picks top three topics for the rest of 2023 The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Lawmakers heard from financial analysts about their plans to track record spending in state agencies,… June 14, 2023
NM lawmakers say they need better communication with state courts State judge, legislators consider court reform proposals ahead of Legislative session during interim committee June 6, 2023
