By New Mexico Sun | Feb 12, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 12, 2025
New Mexico Senate Democrats announced that the Senate Conservation Committee has passed the Community Benefit Fund, which includes Senate Bills 48 and 49.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 11, 2025
State Representative Stefani Lord expressed her disapproval of the decision by Democrats in the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee (CPAC) to vote against classifying knowingly exposing a child to fentanyl as child abuse.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 11, 2025
State Representative Rebecca Dow addressed lawsuits targeting gun stores, asserting that despite pledges "to protect and promote the U.S. and New Mexico constitutions," progressives are focused on restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 11, 2025
State Senator Jim Townsend expressed his views on educational rights, stating, "Parents must have the right to seek out and direct their children to a school that educates their child effectively without penalty."
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 11, 2025
Andrea Reeb, District 64 New Mexico State Representative, said that House Bill 107, which aimed to hold fentanyl traffickers accountable, was voted down by Democrats on the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 11, 2025
A legislative committee in New Mexico has passed a bill aimed at establishing a Strategic Water Supply for the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 11, 2025
The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, in collaboration with Ives & Flores, will conduct a free public webinar on February 13, 2025.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
State Senator Jay Block praised the recent agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, to avoid tariffs.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
New Mexico is allocating $50 million to its state budget for the cleanup of abandoned uranium mines and other contaminated sites, according to State Senator Jeff Steinborn.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
A coalition of New Mexico trade associations has expressed strong opposition to the proposed SB4 Clean Horizons Act in a letter addressed to Senator Mimi Stewart, President Pro Tempore of the New Mexico State Senate.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
On February 8, 2025, the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM), along with the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) and the New Mexico Business Coalition, expressed strong opposition to Senate Bills 48 and 49.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
The Senate Conservation Committee in New Mexico has approved the Community Benefit Fund, comprising Senate Bills 48 and 49, with a vote of 5-3.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
The House Health and Human Services Committee has recommended the Medicaid Forward Program, HB 186, with a do-pass vote of 6-4.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
During the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session, legislators are proposing bills that could impact the oil and gas industry significantly.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
The Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, along with the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), have...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 10, 2025
New Mexico legislators and representatives from the New Mexico Environment Department announced discussions on initiating the cleanup of abandoned uranium mines and other contaminated sites, including Senate Bill 260, on February 7.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 9, 2025
Week three at the Roundhouse was described as the most eventful so far by EQNM's staff and fellows, who are actively advocating for the Queer and Trans community this legislative session.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 9, 2025
Three Venezuelan immigrants detained in New Mexico have sought a temporary restraining order from a federal district court to prevent their transfer to Guantánamo Bay.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2025
The Trump administration has moved to resume liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and reverse a ban on offshore drilling.
