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New Mexico's House Tax Committee recently heard testimony on a proposed bill, HB 275, which aims to eliminate the state's personal income tax.

New Mexico crime bill passes house with bipartisan support

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her support for House Bill 8, a comprehensive public safety package that recently passed the New Mexico House of Representatives with a vote of 48-20.

New Mexico Oil and Gas Association backs bill to refund reclamation fund

The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) has announced its support for House Bill 403, which aims to refund the state's reclamation fund.

Albuquerque unveils 'La Puesta del Sol' mural at Rail Yards

The city of Albuquerque has dedicated its latest mural, "La Puesta del Sol," located at the Rail Yards Pattern House in Downtown.

Equality New Mexico reports legislative progress amid ongoing challenges

Chiara Cavaletto, a Legislative Fellow at Equality New Mexico, has provided an update on recent legislative activities.

Elizabeth Peratrovich's legacy continues to inspire civil rights advocacy

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 15, 2025

Elizabeth Peratrovich was a Tlingit activist whose efforts led to the passage of the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, marking it as the first civil rights legislation in the United States.

Albuquerque Chamber hosts first 'Shakers & Stirrers' event of 2025

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 15, 2025

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce hosted its "Shakers & Stirrers" event at Fogo de Chão, marking the first gathering of 2025.

New Mexico lawmakers urged to vote against HB 80 on auto insurance rates

On February 6, 2025, the New Mexico Health & Human Services Committee voted 6 to 2 in favor of legislation that could increase auto insurance rates by prohibiting the use of credit-based insurance scores.

State Sen. Sharer: Transparency needed on ‘who is sponsoring their representatives and senators’

New Mexico State Senator William Sharer said that the New Mexico Senate rejected a bipartisan amendment requiring lawmakers to disclose monetary payments to increase public transparency.

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Haaland: 'I am running for governor' of New Mexico

Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, has announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico.

Co-leader of New Mexico Freedoms Alliance calls for crime reform: Criminals 'continue to be released over and over'

Sarah Smith, co-leader of the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance, said that a CWS Research poll indicated strong public support for tougher penalties on drug dealers and repeat offenders.

Sen. Brantley on CYFD reform through SB 283: ‘Ensuring the child’s best interest is put first’

Crystal Brantley, a New Mexico state senator, announced that the Senate Rules Committee has unanimously advanced a bipartisan bill, Senate Bill 283 (SB 283), which aims to ensure federal benefits for foster children are directed to them rather...

NMBC CEO on crime bills HB 107 and HB 136: ‘Children are being born addicted to fentanyl’

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’