Domenici criticizes Heinrich's record during televised debate
In a televised debate on KOAT-TV, Republican senatorial candidate Nella Domenici and Democrat incumbent Martin Heinrich discussed key issues affecting New Mexico. The debate covered topics such as inflation, drug overdoses, abortion limits, immigration, education, and energy.
Small business owners discuss rising costs at Albuquerque roundtable
NFIB New Mexico State Director Jason Espinoza recently hosted a roundtable discussion for small business owners at the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The event provided an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to connect, discuss the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session, and explore policy solutions addressing the increasing cost of health insurance.
Governor Lujan Grisham commemorates Indigenous Peoples' Day with celebratory statement
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a statement celebrating the contributions and resilience of Indigenous communities in New Mexico and across the nation. The day, established as a state holiday by Gov. Lujan Grisham in 2019, is observed annually on the second Monday of October.
Governor
Governor Lujan Grisham commemorates Indigenous Peoples' Day with celebratory statement
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a statement celebrating the contributions and resilience of Indigenous communities in New Mexico and across the nation. The day, established as a state holiday by Gov. Lujan Grisham in 2019, is observed annually on the second Monday of October.
Governor pays tribute to former Representative Dona Irwin
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her condolences following the death of former New Mexico Representative Dona Irwin. In a statement issued Thursday, the governor praised Irwin's dedication and service to District 32 and Deming over an 18-year period.
New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board announces upcoming public meeting
The New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at New Mexico State University, Gerald Thomas Hall in Las Cruces, NM. Participants can also attend via audio and video conference.
Land commissioner Garcia Richard: 'This program has proven that we can require companies to clean up after themselves'
The State Land Office has chronicled more than 200 inactive oil and natural gas wells in New Mexico that have been plugged.
State invests in funds run by firms who “may be boycotting” oil and gas
The state’s pension investments in funds with reputations of being averse to oil and gas in New Mexico is rankling industry-aligned lawmakers, who point to the outsized footprint the sector has on the state’s economy.
Roundhouse
In a televised debate on KOAT-TV, Republican senatorial candidate Nella Domenici and Democrat incumbent Martin Heinrich discussed key issues affecting New Mexico. The debate covered topics such as inflation, drug overdoses, abortion limits, immigration, education, and energy.
Small business owners discuss rising costs at Albuquerque roundtable
NFIB New Mexico State Director Jason Espinoza recently hosted a roundtable discussion for small business owners at the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The event provided an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to connect, discuss the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session, and explore policy solutions addressing the increasing cost of health insurance.
Concerns rise over Heinrich and Vasquez's support for green policies
Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Gabe Vasquez have come under scrutiny for their support of green energy policies, which some argue could compromise America's energy independence. Their opposition to domestic oil and gas production, particularly in New Mexico, raises concerns about increased reliance on foreign oil from countries like Russia and Venezuela.
Courts
Southwest Public Policy Institute says public records access lawsuit against City of Albuquerque was 'the only mechanism available to us'
A public policy organization has sued the City of Albuquerque and its City Clerk to obtain expanded access to public records requests, a move which it called “the only mechanism available to us to compel compliance.”
Voters to decide on New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3 in November
New Mexico voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment 3 in the upcoming November ballot. The proposed amendment, if passed, would permit the Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law to appoint a designee to chair judicial nominating commissions when necessary.
UNM digital repository sees high demand for legal scholarship
The University of New Mexico's (UNM) decision to migrate its School of Law's three law journals to the UNM Digital Repository has increased accessibility for legal scholars' work worldwide. This transition has also allowed an analysis of which articles are most impactful based on download statistics.
School of Law appoints Rachel O. Woods as associate director
The School of Law has announced the appointment of Rachel O. Woods as the new Associate Director of Career Services. In her new role, Woods will offer career guidance, lead professional development workshops, and act as a liaison to employers throughout the state.
Industry
One of the nation's leading education policy experts, Robert Pondiscio, will address key issues in American education at an upcoming event. The focus will be on curriculum, choice, and civics education. This session aims to explore ways to improve school performance across the country. The event is scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Experts at the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA) are calling on the Biden administration to increase the domestic production of oil in New Mexico, in order to offset the rising cost of gasoline across the nation.