News from February 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Feb 21, 2025
New Mexico remains at the center of the national immigration debate following President Donald Trump’s re-election, with several municipalities reaffirming their sanctuary status while the state legislature considers competing legislation over the issue.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Nicole Chavez, New Mexico State Representative for District 31, expressed concerns over House Bill (HB) 8, stating it fails to effectively address rising crime rates.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Alan Martinez, the representative for New Mexico's District 23, criticized the Democrat-led crime package, House Bill (HB) 8, as "nothing but smoke and mirrors" and called for real public safety solutions to address rising violent crime.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
With the approach of spring, PNM is advising customers in high fire-risk areas to prepare for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) due to extreme weather conditions.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Moments ago, the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee voted 6-5 to advance House Bill 11 to the House floor.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Terri Cole, President and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, expressed opposition to House Bill 259 (HB 259), questioning the justification for proposed fee and fine increases related to climate technology.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
D’Val Westphal, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs for the Chamber of Commerce, said that SB 169 aims to accelerate the preparation of sites for business development to enhance New Mexico’s competitiveness.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
The Valencia Water Watchers have raised concerns about the ongoing work on the River Mile 163 Project along a section of the Rio Grande Bosque near Los Lunas.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
The Senate Finance Committee has advanced the Community Benefit Fund initiative, composed of Senate Bills 48 and 49.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a luncheon featuring key figures from the University of New Mexico (UNM) to discuss the economic and community impact of UNM athletics.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
The New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (NMFA) has expressed its disapproval of the New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee's decision to table House Bill 185, which sought to ensure single-sex participation in women’s and girls’ sports.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Anthony "Ant" Thornton expressed skepticism regarding U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury's remarks on inflation and the GOP's debt ceiling plan.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from the Deming and Las Cruces Stations have arrested 12 individuals after intercepting a reported smuggling operation.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
Rebecca Dow, New Mexico State Representative for District 38, said that Democrats tabled House Bill 225 (HB 225), a tax credit initiative aimed at supporting foster parents.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
Harlan Vincent, New Mexico State Representative for District 56, said that the Public Service Company of New Mexico's (PNM) planned blackout initiative is designed to prevent wildfire devastation.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico State Representative Stefani Lord, representing House District 22, has accused the Chair of the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, Joanne Ferrary, of mistreating committee members.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
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.
