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New Mexico Senate Democrats have announced the passing of former Senator Bill B. O'Neill, acknowledging his contributions to juvenile justice reform and his legacy as a writer and legislator.
New Mexico Voices for Children announces new Medicaid rural fact sheet
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New Mexico Voices for Children has released a new fact sheet revealing that 24 rural counties in New Mexico have 30% or more residents enrolled in Medicaid.
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OPINION: Vindicated but not consoled: congressional report and the toll of ill-conceived mandates
Many of us remember 2020 as the year of COVID, when our lives were upended and nothing would ever be the same again. What began as a novel illness quickly cascaded into “2 weeks to flatten the curve,” followed by lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates.
Q&A with Josh Rogers, co-founder of Polly's Run: 'when we lost our mother, this was a way to never give up, to keep her memory alive, and give back to the community'
Josh Rogers is the co-founder of Polly’s Run, an annual run/walk that raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research in New Mexico. Rogers spoke to the New Mexico Sun about Polly’s Run and how it came to be.
Matthews on Paid Family Medical Leave bill: 'SB3 did not, in my view, work for all New Mexicans'
Though Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives joined forces to quash a Paid Family Medical Leave bill, that doesn’t mean the door is closed on more far-sighted legislation, a legislator suggests.
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New Mexico Voices for Children announces new Medicaid rural fact sheet
New Mexico Voices for Children has released a new fact sheet revealing that 24 rural counties in New Mexico have 30% or more residents enrolled in Medicaid.
Governor condemns arson at New Mexico GOP headquarters
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her condemnation of the arson attack on the New Mexico GOP headquarters in Albuquerque, an incident that occurred early Sunday morning.
Governor Lujan Grisham signs flood recovery and EMS funding bills
New Mexico has taken legislative steps to address flood recovery and improve emergency medical services within the state.
Savage Cat Frozen Cat Food recalled due to bird flu detection
State officials in New Mexico have reported no known cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic cats within the region.
New Mexico allocates $1.6M for job training, benefiting 119 workers
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced the approval of $1.6 million in funding to support job training initiatives for nine companies.
New Mexico Senate Democrats have announced the passing of former Senator Bill B. O'Neill, acknowledging his contributions to juvenile justice reform and his legacy as a writer and legislator.
Business Coalition President on crime bill veto: 'This veto is an absolute outrage'
Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concern over Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's veto of Senate Bill 17, stating it reflects a failure to address the state's increasing crime problem.
NMBC President on state-funded abortion clinic: 'The Governor took $10 million from taxpayers'
Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concerns over Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's allocation of $10 million in taxpayer funds for an abortion clinic in Raton.
Profiles
Securing New Mexico: Chris Sweetin’s Mission to Protect and Serve
Christopher J. Sweetin is no stranger to service and leadership. He is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of experience, and is now the CEO and co-founder of the Triskelion Group of New Mexico, overseeing 3D Security Services, 3D Security Training Solutions, and 3D Security Investigative Services. The Small Business Administration named him New Mexico’s Small Business Person of the Year in 2024. He is also the founding member and president of the New Mexico Professional Security Association. His journey from military service to private security is driven by a commitment to public safety and a belief that meaningful change starts at the local level.
Fighting for Reform: Senator Crystal Brantley’s Push for Change in New Mexico
Senator Crystal Brantley represents New Mexico’s District 35, the largest in the state, covering seven counties in the southwest corner. Elected in 2020 as the first Republican and first female to hold the office, Brantley credits her success to voters dissatisfied with the state’s approach to border security.
Rising from Adversity: Representative Elaine Cortez’s Mission for New Mexico
Dr. Elaine Cortez represents New Mexico District 62 and is no stranger to hardship. She grew up in a tough neighborhood, and witnessed gang violence, substance abuse, and crime firsthand.
Senator Pat Boone, a Rancher’s Journey to Public Service
Senator Pat Boone, a freshman legislator from southeastern New Mexico, has spent a lifetime in public service before stepping into his role at the state roundhouse.