Rift between Democrats dooms this year’s alcohol tax push Legislature kicks the can down the road on one of the state’s leading public health crises February 11, 2024
New Mexico legislators seek endowment to bolster autonomous tribal education programs SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico legislators would create a unique educational endowment of at least $50 million to… February 8, 2024
New high school graduation requirements head to the governor’s desk Senators narrowly rejected an amendment to break out a required financial literacy coursework February 8, 2024
Bill would amend current law to allow lawmakers into cannabis biz early Lawmakers debating the recreational use of cannabis in 2021 brought up potential conflicts of interests February 8, 2024
Governor tries to save proposed Housing Office by making rare appearance at committee meeting New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority opposed the bill, as did some housing nonprofit leaders February 8, 2024
House representatives pave way for big investment in middle-income housing Nine Republicans join the Democratic majority to approve law that governor also supports February 8, 2024
New Mexico legislators advance bill to reduce income taxes and rein in a tax break on investments SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A bill that would reduce personal income taxes across the earnings spectrum and collect more… February 8, 2024
Navajo, Zuni tribes to implement restoration plan for Fort Wingate Plan focuses on forest and fish February 7, 2024
Despite upcoming flight pause, Spaceport officials are still looking up The New Mexico Spaceport Authority faces some challenges in the upcoming years with the Virgin Galactic upcoming hiatus of near-space… February 7, 2024
How a cry for food sparked Christmas Day trouble in New Mexico’s largest jail for kids For months, advocates and families had predicted trouble February 7, 2024
New Mexico makes mailing error impacting 14,000 child support cases Department says it will correct error soon February 6, 2024
Senate narrowly votes to keep drive-thru cannabis sales Opponents in the Senate argued that drive-thru cannabis sales will eventually lead to loss of life February 6, 2024
New Mexico Republicans vie to challenge incumbent senator and reclaim House swing district Domenici and Gonzales among challengers to Heinrich February 6, 2024
Oil and gas regulatory bills still alive in New Mexico Legislature New and updated regulations, a royalties increase and enforcement funding await major debate. February 6, 2024
House budget leaves out money for missing and murdered Indigenous people At issue is how much money the Legislature will give the department February 6, 2024
Gabriella Durán Blakey chosen as new superintendent for New Mexico’s largest school district ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque Public Schools board named the district’s current chief operations officer as its new superintendent… February 5, 2024
Bill to end detention of asylum seekers in New Mexico heads to Senate floor Bill would prohibit public bodies from entering into intergovernmental agreements to detain individuals for immigration violations February 5, 2024
House Republican lawmakers say they need Democratic allies to stop gun legislation proposals Eight N.M. Democrats voted against a recent bill to create a seven-day waiting period to purchase a firearm. The proposal… February 5, 2024
Rep. Lente moving forward tribal education fund bill Bill has Navajo Nation government concerns in mind. Proposal is included in the House budget, but issues fester on how… February 5, 2024
Carbon credit swaps bill passes House Proponents say the measure would reduce pollutants from transportation 30% below 2018 levels by 2040 February 4, 2024
Second co-conspirator in Solomon Peña case pleads guilty New details outlined in federal court documents about attacks on elected officials February 4, 2024
Albuquerque police chief vows thorough investigation of corruption allegations Five officers remain on administrative leave pending internal investigation of possible corruption within the Driving While Intoxicated unit February 4, 2024
Behind the budget amendment bringing together Democrats and Republicans GOP backed proposal looks to bunk governor’s initiative to change how schools count instruction days February 4, 2024
Child care costs far outpace wages in New Mexico Dependent care tax credit stuck at 2001 rate February 4, 2024
