News from February 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
Deb Haaland's campaign for New Mexico has raised over $1 million within the first week of its launch, setting a record pace for fundraising in the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of Black labor leaders and union members.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee has advanced two significant bills aimed at enhancing New Mexico's economic development.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The Apache Nugget Travel Center and Casino, located near Cuba, celebrated its reopening on February 14.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
On February 2nd, the Santa Fe New Mexican published an op-ed in response to the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association's (NMOGA) promotion of findings by S&P Global Commodity Insight.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The House Commerce and Economic Development Committee has advanced House Bill 11 to the House floor with a narrow vote of 6-5.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The rising costs of extreme weather events, driven by climate change, are a growing concern for the United States.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The New Mexico State Senate has passed the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17) unanimously, aiming to update the state's parole system for the first time since 1980.
By Ken Miyagashima | Feb 19, 2025
"Don’t judge a person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes." This timeless saying is relevant to several points I wish to discuss.
By Mark Tobiassen | Feb 19, 2025
When it comes to HB-11, much has been discussed about the additional financial burden it places on both employees and businesses.
By Ramona Goolsby | Feb 19, 2025
In the halls of the New Mexico State Legislature, a scene unfolded this Wednesday that starkly illustrated the widening gulf between the citizens and those selected to represent them.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
Save Alma has announced that Alma d’Arte Charter High School is allegedly violating its charter, as well as state and federal laws.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans announced that House Democrats voted against a Republican-backed crime package introduced on the House floor.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans announced that Democrats voted to table House Bill 225 (HB225), which proposed a $100-per-week tax credit for foster parents.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans have announced their opposition and disappointment with House Bill 8 (HB8), a substituted crime package, during a recent House Judiciary Committee meeting.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico Senate Republicans announced that Senate Bill 258 advanced in the Senate Education Committee on a party-line vote, despite efforts to amend it to exclude gender identity instruction.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico State Representative Andrea Reeb has expressed criticism of House Bill 8 (HB 8), stating that it fails to adequately address the issue of rising crime.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Gabriel Ramos said that Senate Republicans oppose SB 258, which mandates controversial gender identity instruction, undermines local school authority, and distracts from improving core academic subjects.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
John Block, representative for New Mexico's 51st House District, has voiced criticism regarding the recent passage of House Bill 8.
