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We Missed Our Chance to Protect New Mexico. We Can’t Afford to Miss the Next One.

Last Friday night, as I sat on the floor of the Senate in the final hours of the 60-day legislative session, my disappointment over the bills that didn’t pass turned into shock and anger.


OPINION: Worldviews and Educational Choice

One concern I frequently hear from both the political left and right regarding education is the fear of “indoctrination” — both sides are suspicious of the motives behind the other’s agenda.


OPINION: Lawsuits are clogging the arteries of the healthcare system

There is something significant standing in the way of a better quality of life for all New Mexicans. That something is the Trial Lawyer Lobby and their loyal allies in the Roundhouse.


State Rep. Lord: Democrats 'killed' bill that labels fentanyl exposure as child abuse

Stefani Lord, a representative for New Mexico's House District 22, said that she and other Republicans collaborated to introduce a bill that would classify fentanyl exposure as a form of abuse.


State Sen. Block: Doctors leaving New Mexico 'is a tragedy'

Jay Block, a senator for New Mexico's District 12, said that a bipartisan medical malpractice bill aimed at addressing the rising costs of malpractice insurance was "killed in committee."


State Rep. Block: Hiking alcohol taxes and prohibition 'do not work'

John Block, a representative for New Mexico's House District 51, expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of increasing alcohol taxes and enforcing prohibition as methods to address alcohol-related issues.


State Rep. Lord: Democrats 'are consistently soft on crime'

Stefani Lord, the representative for New Mexico State House District 22, expressed her belief that action is necessary to address violent crime across New Mexico.


Fort Stanton Town Hall to address fire mitigation and landscape restoration

The Fort Stanton Historic Site will host a Town Hall meeting on April 12, 2025, to discuss its fire mitigation and historic landscape restoration project.


New Mexico legislative session sees climate and environmental bills advance

The 2025 legislative session in New Mexico, which concluded on March 22, resulted in the passage and advancement of several significant bills concerning environmental and climate issues.


Democrats vote down government transparency bill in New Mexico

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Democrats in the Senate Rules Committee voted against Senate Bill 484, known as the Government Accountability to Taxpayer Act (GATO).


State Rep. John Block: 'Juvenile crime is out of control in New Mexico'

John Block, a representative for New Mexico's House District 51, said he believes that actions should have consequences, including prison time, in response to a rise in juvenile-related crimes in the state.


UNM schedules and hosts national moot court event in January 2025

The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law hosted a preliminary round of the National Moot Court Tournament on January 25-26, 2025.


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.


University of New Mexico participates in annual UNM Day at the Santa Fe Roundhouse

On January 29, 2025, representatives from the University of New Mexico, including Dean Camille Carey, Director of Bar Exam Success Patrick Lopez, and the School of Law Advancement team, took part in UNM Day at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.


OPINION: The Voices We Can No Longer Ignore - Detransitioners

In today’s heated cultural debate over gender identity, one group is often silenced or dismissed: detransitioners—those who once identified as transgender, pursued medical or social transition, but later regretted their decision and sought to return to their birth sex.


New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation: A Failing Record on Core American Values

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee has meticulously tracked the key votes of New Mexico’s congressional delegation during the First Session of the 118th Congress.


OPINION: Another $10 million abortion clinic? It’s beginning to feel like Groundhog Day in New Mexico!

Here we go again—another taxpayer-funded abortion facility pushed through without transparency or public input!


New Mexico's first legislative session focuses on housing reforms and economic growth

The 57th Legislature of New Mexico commenced its first session on January 21, lasting for 60 days.


Trump executive order on voting draws criticism over potential disenfranchisement

President Trump's executive order issued on March 25th aims to tighten election processes, requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal voting eligibility.


State Sen. Block: 'I hope we override' veto of New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act

State Senator Jay Block of New Mexico's District 12 said he hopes to override Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's veto of the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act.