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Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that a recent poll indicates strong bipartisan support for tougher crime laws.

Albuquerque's Gateway Center expands with new Ideal Option addiction clinic

The city of Albuquerque is advancing its efforts to fully open the Gateway Center, which will soon host a new clinic operated by Ideal Option.

New Mexico Senate approves trio of bills for behavioral health system overhaul

The New Mexico Senate has approved a series of bills aimed at enhancing the state's behavioral health system.

NMBC announces poll showing New Mexicans want stronger action on crime

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has announced findings from a recent CWS Research poll indicating that most New Mexico voters support stronger measures to address crime.

NM FAM joins IWF in press conference to protect Women’s Sports

The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) has expressed its support for the Independent Women’s Forum’s (IWF) press conference scheduled for February 13, which will spotlight Representative Andrea Reeb’s Women’s Sports Act.

Security guard resigns from UNM reproductive health center amid moral conflict

An employee at the University of New Mexico Center for Reproductive Health has resigned from his position.

State Rep. Block on death of Shlomo Mansour: 'We will never forget what the satanic Hamas terrorists did'

John Block, New Mexico State Representative for District 51, expressed his condolences following the death of Shlomo Mansour, an 86-year-old man who was abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel.

State Rep. Lord on Second Amendment restrictions: ‘New Mexico already has too many’

New Mexico State Representative Stefani Lord has expressed concerns regarding upcoming legislation that she believes would further restrict Second Amendment rights.

Public safety coalition opposes House Bill 8 in New Mexico

A coalition of eleven community organizations in New Mexico has expressed concerns over House Bill 8, urging the House Judiciary Committee to prioritize effective crime solutions over what they describe as ineffective tough-on-crime policies.

Bernalillo County Commission backs House Bill 6 despite business concerns

On Tuesday, the Bernalillo County Commission addressed a resolution supporting House Bill 6, currently under consideration in the New Mexico Legislature.

Research reveals strong support for transgender rights in rural New Mexico

A research project in New Mexico has revealed encouraging support for transgender rights, particularly in rural communities.

House Judiciary Committee advances bill enhancing penalties for assaulting officers

SANTA FE — The House Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved House Bill 103, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing penalties for battery on peace officers.

Poll reveals strong support for tougher crime laws in New Mexico

New Mexico's recent poll results indicate a strong desire among residents for legislative action on crime.

KÜHL study finds New Mexico best for off-grid living

KÜHL has announced a new study analyzing publicly available data on off-grid living, revealing that New Mexico ranks as the best state for this lifestyle in the United States.

State Senator Ant Thornton, on strategic bitcoin reserve bill: 'It's true'

Anthony 'Ant' Thornton, a New Mexico State Senator for District 19, has confirmed the introduction of a bill aimed at creating a strategic bitcoin reserve for the state.

Greater Albuquerque Chamber opposes new healthcare bill amid economic concerns

On February 10, the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee reviewed Senate Bill 14, which has drawn opposition from various quarters, including the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.

New digital platform launched for tribal water law information

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has launched The Headwaters Report, a new digital platform dedicated to providing Tribal water law information and resources.

IPL New Mexico joins advocates urging governors' support for clean truck policies

IPL New Mexico & El Paso has joined over 100 environmental, health, and public interest groups in urging U.S. governors to support clean truck policies amid opposition from some in the trucking industry.

New Mexico introduces bill targeting ties with federal immigration detention

New Mexico lawmakers have introduced House Bill 9, known as the Immigrant Safety Act, which aims to sever the state's involvement with the federal immigration detention system.

NM Senate Conservation Committee passes Community Benefit Fund bills