New Mexico Sun

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

Progressive Democrats in New Mexico faced a setback when their efforts to advance a paid family and medical leave plan were thwarted by the Senate Finance Committee.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The New Mexico Senate recently addressed several legislative matters, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, wildfire preparedness, cannabis industry regulation, and consumer protection.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The New Mexico Health Care Authority has announced a new initiative to combat opioid overdoses by equipping all Income Support Division (ISD) offices with naloxone, commonly known as Narcan.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The latest Feeding the Economy report, released by a coalition of 36 food and agriculture organizations, highlights the economic impact of New Mexico's agricultural sector.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

House Bill 10, which seeks to enhance enforcement within New Mexico's cannabis industry, is now awaiting the governor's signature.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

New Mexico House Republicans have declared their opposition to House Bill 14 (HB14), a Democratic-backed proposal that seeks to establish a new state-earned income tax credit and potentially increase taxes on severance industries.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session is approaching its final week, with the oil and gas industry at the center of legislative attention.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The New Mexico Senate has concurred on the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17), which the House of Representatives passed following unanimous approval in the Senate.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's House District 38, said House Bill 255 (HB 255) is a misguided approach that will harm the state’s efforts to address crime and youth rehabilitation.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

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.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Jim Townsend, a senator for New Mexico's State Senate District 34, said there was a lack of notice regarding Senate Bill 250 being added to the Senate Judiciary Committee schedule.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's House District 38, expressed concerns about Senate Bill 318, describing it as a "lawsuit waiting to happen" and criticizing it as an attempt by Democrats to expand "unfair trade prices far beyond gun...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Stefani Lord, a representative for New Mexico's State House District 22, has expressed concerns over what she describes as Democratic opposition to her initiatives aimed at reforming the Child, Youth, and Families Department.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

John Block, a representative for New Mexico's House District 51, said that Democrats "will never be happy until they disarm every single New Mexican" in relation to Senate Bill 318.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Tara Shaver, leader of Abortion Free New Mexico, has urged residents to focus on fostering a culture that values motherhood and supports pregnant women rather than expanding abortion services.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

A coalition of immigrants' rights advocates has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the "disappearance" of 48 New Mexico residents, allegedly apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Senate Bill 481 has introduced a new Tax Increment Development District named the State Fairgrounds District in Albuquerque.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Advocates, educators, and families gathered in Santa Fe to celebrate Early Childhood Day 2025.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Sixteen Tribal Nations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, along with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), have taken a stand in support of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in their legal battle against BNSF Railway Co.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 17, 2025

A Las Cruces teenager, Jonathan Daniel Martinez, is facing federal charges for possessing a machine gun and a stolen firearm.