New Mexico Sun


Apache Nugget Travel Center reopens with local leaders in attendance

The Apache Nugget Travel Center and Casino, located near Cuba, celebrated its reopening on February 14.


New Mexico debates SB4's impact on economy amid emission reduction efforts

On February 2nd, the Santa Fe New Mexican published an op-ed in response to the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association's (NMOGA) promotion of findings by S&P Global Commodity Insight.


Paid family medical leave bill moves forward in New Mexico legislature

The House Commerce and Economic Development Committee has advanced House Bill 11 to the House floor with a narrow vote of 6-5.


New Mexico's community benefit fund advances after Senate committee approval

The rising costs of extreme weather events, driven by climate change, are a growing concern for the United States.


New Mexico Senate passes act to modernize parole board system

The New Mexico State Senate has passed the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17) unanimously, aiming to update the state's parole system for the first time since 1980.


Save Alma announces Alma d’Arte Charter High School's ongoing noncompliance

Save Alma has announced that Alma d’Arte Charter High School is allegedly violating its charter, as well as state and federal laws.


New Mexico House Republicans announce Democrats vote against crime package

New Mexico House Republicans announced that House Democrats voted against a Republican-backed crime package introduced on the House floor.


New Mexico House Republicans announce Democrats tabled HB225 foster parent tax credit

New Mexico House Republicans announced that Democrats voted to table House Bill 225 (HB225), which proposed a $100-per-week tax credit for foster parents.


New Mexico House Republicans announce opposition to HB8 crime package

New Mexico House Republicans have announced their opposition and disappointment with House Bill 8 (HB8), a substituted crime package, during a recent House Judiciary Committee meeting.


New Mexico Senate Republicans announces senate bill 258 progress despite efforts to amend

New Mexico Senate Republicans announced that Senate Bill 258 advanced in the Senate Education Committee on a party-line vote, despite efforts to amend it to exclude gender identity instruction.


State Rep. Reeb on HB 8: 'The crime package proposed by Democrats today does not tackle crime'

New Mexico State Representative Andrea Reeb has expressed criticism of House Bill 8 (HB 8), stating that it fails to adequately address the issue of rising crime.


State Sen. Ramos on SB 258: Lawmakers push gender instruction while many children cannot 'read or understand mathematics'

New Mexico State Senator Gabriel Ramos said that Senate Republicans oppose SB 258, which mandates controversial gender identity instruction, undermines local school authority, and distracts from improving core academic subjects.


Rep. Block on omnibus crime package: 'Weak sauce wannabe crime package that doesn't address crime issues'

John Block, representative for New Mexico's 51st House District, has voiced criticism regarding the recent passage of House Bill 8.


Rep. Dow on omnibus crime package: 'I rarely agree' with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico House District 38, has expressed criticism of the recently passed omnibus crime package.


Immigrant Safety Act passes committee vote in New Mexico

The House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has passed House Bill 9, known as the Immigrant Safety Act, with a vote of 4-2.


House Bill 11 on paid family leave up for review tomorrow

Tomorrow, the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee is set to review House Bill 11, known as the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act.


New Mexico Senate passes bill increasing donor reporting requirements

S.B. 85, recently passed by the New Mexico Senate, aims to intensify the state's donor reporting requirements for independent expenditures (IEs).


State Sen. Block on SB 398 tax rebate proposal: Funds should be ‘returned to the hard-working New Mexicans’

Jay Block, a New Mexico State Senator, announced the introduction of Senate Bill 398, which proposes a $500 annual income tax rebate per filer and dependent.


Family medicine doctor on the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program: 'A healthy diet is key to thriving at every stage of life'

Miranda Durham, a family medicine doctor, highlighted the return of the New Mexico Farmer's Market Nutrition Program for its 25th season.


Sen. Sharer on behavioral health package: Making ‘huge strides in addressing the mental health crisis’

The New Mexico State Senate has approved a $1.2 billion behavioral health package aimed at securing long-term funding for mental health services.