By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
A Shiprock man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for the fatal stabbing of John Doe at a gas station in Shiprock, New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
A group of bipartisan legislators in New Mexico has introduced Senate Bill 219, aimed at establishing a medical psilocybin program for treating various mental health conditions.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
The final defendant involved in a significant drug trafficking operation in Albuquerque has been sentenced, marking the end of a multi-agency investigation initiated under Operation Legend.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
Tipping Point New Mexico podcast host Wally Drangmeister said that due to higher capital gains taxes and the gross receipts tax, New Mexico is less favorable for business, relying on "generous" green energy programs and film production tax credits, though he questions if these are the "best" ways to diversify the economy. Drangmeister made his statement in a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
On January 26, Terri Cole, the president and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, shared insights in the Sunday Journal about the Chamber's legislative priorities.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
New Mexico students continue to face challenges in educational performance according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
On January 28, advocates from Food & Water Watch assembled at the Roundhouse to urge New Mexico's legislature to halt the expansion of factory farms.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
Valentine's Day is traditionally a time for exchanging gifts, often in the form of jewelry or other tokens of affection.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
The New Mexico State Parks Division has proposed the creation of Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park, which would cover 783 acres.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
Tipping Point New Mexico podcast host Wally Drangmeister said that while New Mexico has space to grow, particularly in areas like Grant County, its development is hindered by federal land restrictions and political boundaries, with the real issue being the state's economic policies. Drangmeister made his statement in a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The House Health and Human Services Committee has approved House Bill 11, the proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), with a 6-4 vote along party lines.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), known as HB 11, has advanced to the next stage of legislative review.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The Senate Conservation Committee has recommended approval for SB 4, a measure aimed at eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that 26 rural health care providers in New Mexico will receive a total of $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The New Mexico Legislature is currently reviewing three significant climate bills aimed at addressing environmental challenges and fostering economic innovation.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
A recent federal funding freeze has raised concerns among Tribal Nations, as articulated by John Echohawk, Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF).
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
Tipping Point New Mexico podcast host Wally Drangmeister said New Mexico's economic policies have disconnected from available tax revenues, noting the state could implement reforms like eliminating income tax or addressing the "regressive" gross receipts tax system but has not pursued such changes. Drangmeister made his statement in a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Tara Shaver, leader of Abortion Free New Mexico, said that President Donald J. Trump's pardon of 23 pro-life protesters highlights the perceived injustice in states with pro-abortion policies, such as New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Crystal Brantley, Senator for New Mexico District 35, said that border security is a public safety requirement and emphasized that if borders are not secure, the entire state feels the effects.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Sarah Smith, Vice Chair of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA), has expressed concerns regarding the Amador Crossing homeless housing project.
