News from December 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Tracy Rodden, executive director for Feed New Mexico Kids, has highlighted the connection between food insecurity and increased risks of trafficking, drug use, and low graduation rates.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
The New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department is urging residents to check if they have any unclaimed property held by the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Mayling Armijo, a mayoral candidate for Albuquerque, has said that the city's police staffing crisis is due to leadership failures rather than pay issues.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Fred Nathan, executive director of Think New Mexico, said that the state's high medical malpractice premiums—approximately double those of neighboring states—along with low Medicaid rates, are prompting health workers to leave.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Brian Cochran, president and CEO of John Moore Associates, said that despite criticism from both sides, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides meaningful tax savings for average working couples and retirees.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Zachary Fort, president of the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, addressed concerns about rising youth crime in a recent podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
John Block, a state representative for the New Mexico House of Representatives, has urged supporters to contribute and volunteer for Darren White's Albuquerque mayoral campaign.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a state representative for the New Mexico House of Representatives, has expressed concerns regarding new government spending plans.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a state representative for the New Mexico House of Representatives, has condemned the state's child welfare agency and called for immediate action to protect foster children.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
John Block, a state representative for the New Mexico House of Representatives, recently summarized a week of committee work and local engagement across the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Jay Block, a state senator for the New Mexico Senate, has encouraged former nuclear industry workers to apply for benefits available through Nuclear Care Partners.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Jay Block, a state senator for New Mexico, said that his veterans fair attracted strong participation and connected service members with essential resources and legislative discussions.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Katie Gutierrez, Economic Reform Director of Think New Mexico, said that eliminating the tax on food would reduce the burden on low-income families who must allocate a significant portion of their limited income to groceries.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Senior forward Jose Murillo of Eastern New Mexico University has been named the Lone Star Conference defensive player of the week.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
The New Mexico Health Care Authority is inviting Medicaid members, providers, and other stakeholders to participate in a series of virtual public meetings focused on behavioral health needs.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
A record number of early learning centers in New Mexico will be recognized for their efforts to serve locally grown food to children and seniors.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 1, 2025
Established creative businesses in New Mexico now have the opportunity to apply for state grants of up to $25,000.