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By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) announced that House Joint Resolution 5 has advanced, despite concerns from child welfare experts and officials regarding its potential negative impact.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
The legislative session this week saw significant developments in several key areas, with both positive advancements and challenges ahead.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
New Mexico Senate Republicans announced they held a Senate floor hearing for House Bill 8, with amendments proposed by Republicans blocked by Senate Democrats.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2025
The New Mexico legislature has passed a significant bill aimed at reforming behavioral healthcare and public safety measures, now awaiting the Governor's approval.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2025
The New Mexico legislative session of 2025 has reached its midpoint in the 60-day period.
By Nickie McCarty | Feb 22, 2025
The fight to protect women’s sports in New Mexico has reached a critical juncture. Concerned Women for America (CWA) of New Mexico strongly supports President Trump’s executive order affirming that women’s sports should be reserved for biological females.
By Rebecca Dow | Feb 22, 2025
Once again, some in Santa Fe need a math lesson.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
John Block, New Mexico House Representative for District 51, has proposed that the state's alcohol excise tax be reduced to zero.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Jay Block has expressed concerns regarding the House Bill 11 substitute, a piece of legislation designed to provide paid family and medical leave.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
Gail Armstrong, a representative from New Mexico's District 49, described House Bill 11 as a significant tax increase and endorsed House Bill 446 as a less burdensome alternative for parental leave.
By Brian C. Nixon | Feb 21, 2025
For any human to lose his or her hearing is overwhelming. For a composer, it’s catastrophic.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
Rachel Kilman has been named the February 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
A constitutional amendment to establish an independent legislative salaries commission in New Mexico faced a setback after failing to pass the Senate Finance Committee.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee is set to review a revised bill on Saturday aimed at establishing a Strategic Water Supply in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
New Mexico is currently considering House Bill 77, which seeks to enhance access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for eligible residents.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
Democrat Deb Haaland has announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
The New Mexico House has approved Senate Bill 3, a significant piece of legislation aimed at overhauling the state's behavioral health system.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
On February 13, the city of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced a partnership to explore expanding UNM’s presence into Downtown Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said New Mexico's workforce crisis is exacerbated by paid family medical leave, as overregulation leads to a shortage of qualified workers, such as nurses and social workers to replace those on leave. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Feb 21, 2025
New Mexico remains at the center of the national immigration debate following President Donald Trump’s re-election, with several municipalities reaffirming their sanctuary status while the state legislature considers competing legislation over the issue.
