By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) has announced its support for Senate Bill 42, which aims to address gaps in the state's system for supporting substance-exposed infants and families.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has expressed its support for New Mexico's Senate Bill 163, which aims to safeguard the rights of Native students to wear Tribal regalia during graduation ceremonies.
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 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 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 | Feb 20, 2025
Nicole Chavez, New Mexico State Representative for District 31, expressed concerns over House Bill (HB) 8, stating it fails to effectively address rising crime rates.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Alan Martinez, the representative for New Mexico's District 23, criticized the Democrat-led crime package, House Bill (HB) 8, as "nothing but smoke and mirrors" and called for real public safety solutions to address rising violent crime.
