State of New Mexico
Recent News About State of New Mexico
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CYFD announces budget concerns and potential risks to child welfare services
The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) has expressed concerns over the potential impact of underfunding in the House budget proposal on child welfare services.
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CYFD announces oversight resolution advancement despite opposition
The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) announced that House Joint Resolution 5 has advanced, despite concerns from child welfare experts and officials regarding its potential negative impact.
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Rep. Dow on family medical leave: Other essential workers ‘do not exist in excess to fill the gap’
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said New Mexico's workforce crisis is exacerbated by paid family medical leave, as overregulation leads to a shortage of qualified workers, such as nurses and social workers to replace those on leave. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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Rep. Dow on education: It is unprecedented for a ‘parent to have a choice and be in charge’
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said the opportunity for students and parents to have a choice and control over their children's education is “unprecedented” in New Mexico, as the system ties dollars to facilities and unions typically “run” the show, opposing charter schools and public school choices. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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Rep. Dow on family medical leave: It ‘is going to cause inflation’
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said that while there is bipartisan support for paid family medical leave, the proposal is New Mexico's “largest tax increase since statehood” and would result in mandatory paycheck deductions, inflation, and higher costs for consumers. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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Rep. Dow on education funding: ‘There is no clear accountability for how those funds are spent’
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said that funding for districts is often unrestricted and lacks accountability, especially for dollars generated by students from underserved backgrounds, and proposed creating a district-level dashboard to track how funds are spent and measure their impact on student performance. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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Rep. Dow on No More Lines initiative: ‘Parents choose the school that best meets their child's needs’
State Rep. Rebecca Dow said that the ‘No More Lines’ initiative aims to remove boundaries for public and charter schools, allowing parents the freedom to choose the best educational option for their children, especially now that there are fewer opportunities for school transfers. Dow was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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OPINION: NM Lawmakers Put Girls' Sports at Risk, Reject Common-Sense Fairness Bill
Women had to fight for decades in order to achieve equal access to sports.
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OPINION: Democrats' "Crime Package" Won't Solve New Mexico's Violence Epidemic
When I first became an advocate for victims of violent crime, it wasn’t out of a sense of civic duty—it was because a violent criminal took my son from me.
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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.
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OPINION: Protecting Children from Irreversible Damage
On January 28, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at halting the chemical and surgical mutilation of children under the false pretense of "gender-affirming care."
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NM Senate Conservation Committee passes Community Benefit Fund bills
New Mexico Senate Democrats announced that the Senate Conservation Committee has passed the Community Benefit Fund, which includes Senate Bills 48 and 49.
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OPINION: The New Progressive Playbook: Making Their Own Constituents the Boogeyman
Progressives in New Mexico have always been off the mark when it comes to solving our crime crisis in New Mexico.
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OPINION: The Right to Choose: Expanding School Choice in New Mexico
Recently I turned 65 and joined the ranks of those on Medicare.
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NMSSA treasurer: Grisham is ‘pushing for a ban on homemade firearms’
Zach Fort, New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) treasurer, said the governor is pushing for a ban on homemade firearms, that it would be unrealistic due to advances in 3D printing technology, and that individuals have the right to own firearms independently. Fort was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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NMSSA treasurer: Crime ‘has gone up since she [Grisham] first started’
Zach Fort, New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) treasurer, said crime has increased since Governor Lujan Grisham took office, with crimes rising, and despite calls for action, she has focused on “attacking” gun owners instead of criminals and not addressing the rising crime rate. Fort was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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Three New Mexico behavioral health bills pass first committee
New Mexico Senate Democrats announced that all three behavioral health bills passed their first committee.
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NMSSA treasurer: Grisham is ‘the most anti-Second Amendment governor in this country’
Zach Fort, New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) Treasurer and Legislative Director, said Gov. Lujan Grisham is one of the “most anti-Second Amendment governors in the country,” noting her attempt to nullify the Second Amendment through an executive order, leading to multiple lawsuits against her. Fort was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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Rep. Block: The governor’s ‘agenda is half-baked’
New Mexico State Rep. John Block said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's focus on guns and panhandling is part of a "half-baked" agenda, while Republicans aim to increase penalties for fentanyl-related killings, protect border communities, and enhance law enforcement, but have been blocked. Block was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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NMANS announces legislative breakfast for non-public school leaders
The New Mexico Association of Non-Public Schools (NMANS) has announced a Legislative Breakfast designed to assist non-public school leaders in understanding the legislative process and connecting with state lawmakers.