State of New Mexico
Recent News About State of New Mexico
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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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New Mexico Senate Democrats announced that all three behavioral health bills passed their first committee.
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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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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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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.
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New Mexico State Rep. John Block said gaining a committee seat could help block bills, particularly the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, which would make small businesses cover paid time off for extended absences, "even for a second cousin’s illness." Block was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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New Mexico State Rep. John Block said he started a conservative news site to provide an alternative to mainstream media in the state, expanding it in 2020 to include both opinion and news coverage, especially during COVID. Block was a guest on a recent episode of the Tipping Point New Mexico podcast.
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The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that its advisory council convened on January 22 to review the 2024 annual report, discuss the state's 60-day legislative session, and plan for 2025.
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The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) has declared its support for President Trump's executive order dated January 28, 2025, which restricts federal funding for gender-transition treatments for minors.
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New Mexico House Republicans have introduced bipartisan House Bill 134, developed in collaboration with District Attorney Sam Bregman and sponsored by Representative Andrea Reeb.
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The media has recently noted that much has been researched and written about doctor shortages in the United States, particularly in New Mexico.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Mexico House Republicans have announced the addition of Representative Mark Murphy to the Roundhouse following his appointment by the Chaves County Board of Commissioners.
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When it comes to our child welfare system, good news is hard to come by. But, rest assured solutions exist to improve outcomes for New Mexico's most vulnerable children and families impacted by CYFD.
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How much of a threat are criminal illegal aliens to the nation and to New Mexico?
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For many New Mexicans, the annual Legislative Session can feel distant and disconnected.
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New Mexico native and NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has officially endorsed presidential candidate Donald Trump, calling him the only leader capable of tackling the nation's pressing issues, particularly inflation and border security. Urlacher, who grew up in Lovington and became a football legend at the University of New Mexico, emphasized Trump’s ability to address the concerns of everyday Americans.
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A New Mexico federal judge has ruled that election authorities in that state discriminated against an election integrity organization when it refused the group access to voter rolls in their effort to ensure the records are free of inconsistencies and the potential for fraud.