Opinion
Sen. Brandt on Shooting Threat Bill: 'no reason why we should treat a shooting threat as any less serious than a bomb threat'
Senator Craig Brandt has reintroduced a bill to escalate the penalties for shooting threats, classifying them as felonies.
Senator Muñoz on LFC Budget: 'Fiscal restraint has been critical'
Opinion
George Muñoz, a New Mexico State Senator, emphasized the importance of fiscal restraint in transforming recent revenue growth into sustainable funding for state services.
Sen. Brandt on Shooting Threat Bill: 'no reason why we should treat a shooting threat as any less serious than a bomb threat'
Senator Muñoz on LFC Budget: 'Fiscal restraint has been critical'
Senator Woods on LFC Budget: 'Throwing money at problems has not generated positive outcomes'
OPINION: House Republicans challenge status quo with sweeping legislative agenda
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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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State reports drop in suicides among women and Indigenous Peoples
New Mexico has reported a significant decrease in suicide rates among women and Indigenous Peoples in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Governor appoints Crystal Lees as Second Judicial District Court judge
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Crystal Lees as a judge for the Second Judicial District Court.
Governor honors late NAACP leader Dr. Harold Bailey's contributions
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her condolences following the death of Dr. Harold Bailey, a leader in the NAACP. Dr. Bailey played a significant role in advocating for healthcare and education equity.
New Mexico Rep. Jared Hembree resigns due to health issues
State Representative Jared Hembree has announced his resignation from the New Mexico State House of Representatives.
Governor Lujan Grisham honors late Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her condolences following the death of former Representative Eliseo Lee Alcon.
A coalition of advocates, community organizations, and individuals affected by crime will hold a press conference on January 23 at 11:30 a.m. The event aims to discuss legislative measures intended to enhance public safety through improved access...
New study warns of job losses if Trump-era tax reforms expire
A recent study by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) highlights potential economic impacts if Congress does not renew the tax reforms enacted in 2017.
State Sen. Jay Block: 'This state is still salvageable, but it will require Democrats to work with us on many issues'
New Mexico Senator Jay Block said, "It will take several years to recover if we do it right," in response to the state's ranking in WalletHub’s 2025 report on the best and worst states to raise a family.
Profiles
Sen. Brantley: 'all plans, no action' in CYFD budget request
Senator Crystal Brantley said that the Children, Youth, and Families Department's (CYFD) request for a 6.1% budget increase lacks reform and collaboration.
Rep. Dow on medical malpractice bill passing by one vote: 'Elections matter'
Rep. Rebecca Dow emphasized the importance of elections, noting that the medical malpractice bill passed the New Mexico House by a single vote.
Rep.-Elect Dow: 'I will fight for young girls & women to maintain single sex spaces'
Representative-elect Rebecca Dow has pledged to advocate for single-sex spaces to protect women and girls as part of her priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
Sen. Woods on HB 207: Schools 'struggling to adjust' with 'gender identity' as protected class
New Mexico State Senator Pat Woods has expressed concerns regarding House Bill 207, which mandates that schools accommodate students based on their gender identity.