News from February 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
The US Senate has recently passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution with a 52-47 vote, reflecting party lines, which introduces uncertainty regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) methane polluter fee, also known as the...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addressed business leaders at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's Mid-Session Report to the Business Community luncheon, held on February 26 in Albuquerque.
By Sarah Smith | Feb 27, 2025
Most parents intuitively know that exposing their children to age-inappropriate explicit content can be harmful. Researchers have also investigated this and have found connections between children being exposed to sexually explicit materials and potential harms.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
Senator Cindy Nava (D-Bernalillo) said that Senate Bill 48, which establishes the Community Benefit Fund (CBF), is an essential tool for promoting sustainable and affordable housing in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Larry Scott (R-Hobbs) expressed concerns over Senate Bill 48, which he claimed recklessly allocates $340 million in taxpayer funds toward environmental initiatives targeting the oil and gas industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
Davin Lopez, President and CEO of the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA), said that the $5 billion BorderPlex Digital Infrastructure Campus investment marks a significant advancement for Santa Teresa.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico, announced a new partnership with BorderPlex Digital Assets, emphasizing the state's leadership in advanced manufacturing and global trade.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that state legislators are failing to address the crime crisis, citing a lack of prioritized public safety measures.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that recent poll results indicate New Mexicans are frustrated with rising crime and demand legislative action.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Bill Sharer said Senate Bill 36, which was passed by Democrats, undermines federal law enforcement and prioritizes illegal immigrants over citizen safety. Sharer made these remarks in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 24, 2025.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
A recent poll commissioned by the New Mexico Business Coalition reveals significant concerns among New Mexicans during the current legislative session.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Martha Garcia, a former Cibola County Commissioner from Pine Hill, to the vacant seat in House District 6.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
The Clear Horizons Act, a significant legislative proposal backed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, was tabled by the Senate Finance Committee on Monday.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
The New Mexico Economic Development Department's Office of Strategy, Science & Technology has selected five contractors to provide sector-specific business assistance to startups in the fields of science and technology.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has released a poll highlighting public concerns over crime, support for stricter penalties, opposition to House Bill 275 on income tax repeal, and worries about border security.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) announced that on February 24, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 242, which requires teacher licensing candidates to demonstrate proficiency in structured literacy and reading science.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's 38th District, said that if Louisiana and Mississippi can improve their educational outcomes, New Mexico can too.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Ant Thornton has voiced his opinion on the recent passage of House Bill 8, which introduces stricter penalties for offenses such as fentanyl possession and auto theft.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
Mimi Stewart, a New Mexico state senator, expressed concern over the Senate Finance Committee's decision to table the Clear Horizons Act with a 6-5 vote.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
Craig Brandt, a New Mexico state senator, said that Senate Democrats rejected Senate Bill 286, which aimed to provide funding to help lower-income students access better educational opportunities.
