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Recent News About New Mexico State Government
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N.M.'s Duncan on Farmington shooting victims: They 'were just exceptional women'
New Mexico state Rep. Mark Duncan (R-San Juan) expressed his grief over the tragic loss of three women killed in a mass shooting that took place in Farmington on Monday, May 15.
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Legislator on tax legislation: 'This tax package reflects New Mexican values with measures to help working families make ends meet'
A massive tax bill passed by the New Mexican legislature with fairly bipartisan support in the last days of the New Mexico legislative session is still being mulled over by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
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Mayor’s office quiet on suspending 'safe outdoor spaces' homeless plan
Neither Mayor Tim Keller’s office nor the city’s Planning Department responded to a request from the New Mexico Sun on the possible suspension of applications for safe outdoor spaces (SOS), tent encampments for the homeless approved by City Council on a 5-4 vote on June 6.
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Biden approves governor's request for wildfire reflief: 'New Mexicans cannot wait for these fires to be extinguished'
Pres. Joe Biden approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's request to declare a presidential disaster in New Mexico.
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Wrong is right - - right is wrong
We live in some very interesting, or maybe a better adjective would be confusing, times.
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The importance of voting
I’ve always considered voting to be a privilege of the highest degree.
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Does the truth really matter?
How's that for a provocative question?
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Letter to the Editor: 'There is no reason for the rolls to be confidential other than to allow for mischief!'
I am truly shocked that New Mexico does not allow access to the voter rolls.
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New Mexico seeks ‘crews from other geographic areas’ to fight wildfires
In the wake of a rash of wildfires across New Mexico, officials are pulling local and out-of-state resources to fight the fires and keep them from spreading.
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New Mexico deploys "Super Scooper" fleet to fight wildfires burning across state
New Mexico has deployed special air teams to assist in fighting the wildfires which have continued to spread throughout the state.
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Luján: Hermits Peak prescribed fire that got out of USFS control 'makes zero sense to me'
New Mexico lawmakers are demanding answers as a prescribed fire started by the U.S. Forest Service has spun out of control into a blazing wildfire.
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Thomson: New Mexicans 'celebrated responsibly' first legal 4/20 cannabis holiday with more than $2 million in sales
Sales of cannabis in the Land of Enchantment surpassed $2 million on 4/20, pointing to the conclusion that New Mexicans were happy to take part in the unofficial cannabis holiday legally for the first time.
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Albuquerque insurance agent Jackson offers homeowners advice about windstorms
New Mexico homeowners were concerned about possible damage to their homes and property amid the strong winds forecasted to sweep through the Albuquerque area this week.
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Montoya supports rebate bill: 'I think it will help'
New Mexico families hit hard by soaring gas prices and inflation could soon get some financial relief, thanks to a $690 million rebate bill passed with bipartisan support in both the state House and Senate.
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Rehm: 'The governor and Democrat’s weak-on-crime package has obviously failed to address the crisis the state is facing'
Despite a request by state Rep. Bill Rehm (R-Albuquerque) to veto portions of an anti-crime bill passed by the New Mexico legislature this year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 68 into law.
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'Educators deserve better compensation': Lujan Grisham approves of recent pay raises for New Mexico teachers
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has voiced her support for recently passed legislation that will increase teacher pay across the state.
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New Mexico Voting Rights Act passes the Senate Rules Committee
Legislation that will expand voting rights for New Mexico residents recently passed the Senate Rules Committee.
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Grassroots call to action creates unprecedented response during New Mexico legislative session
While Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham fell short of passing many of her legislative priorities this session, a grassroots advocacy group called Better Together New Mexico is claiming major victories.
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'It's been bare bones': Rail Runner in New Mexico to receive upgrade
Rail Runner is requesting millions of dollars from the state of New Mexico for an improvement project.
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As COVID cases fall, New Mexico keeps mask mandate
Although the number of COVID-19 cases is on a downward trajectory at the national and state levels, New Mexico isn’t in a hurry to rescind its mask mandate.