News from January 2025
Shiprock man sentenced to 23 years for fatal stabbing
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
A Shiprock man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for the fatal stabbing of John Doe at a gas station in Shiprock, New Mexico.
New Mexico legislators propose medical psilocybin program for mental health treatment
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
A group of bipartisan legislators in New Mexico has introduced Senate Bill 219, aimed at establishing a medical psilocybin program for treating various mental health conditions.
Sentencing concludes major Albuquerque drug trafficking case
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
The final defendant involved in a significant drug trafficking operation in Albuquerque has been sentenced, marking the end of a multi-agency investigation initiated under Operation Legend.
OPINION: New Mexico’s Doctor Shortage Is Fixable—So Why Is the Legislature Ignoring It?
By Donna Crawford | Jan 30, 2025
The media has recently noted that much has been researched and written about doctor shortages in the United States, particularly in New Mexico.
OPINION: The Dark Side of Solar
By Robert Witsenhausen | Jan 30, 2025
It was truly shocking to watch entire cities in California burn to the ground through a combination of predictable Santa Ana winds, incompetence and misguided environmental policies.
Tipping Point NM podcast host: Due to taxes NM is ‘a less advantageous place to do things’
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
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.
New Mexico chambers outline legislative goals for economic growth
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
On January 26, Terri Cole, the president and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, shared insights in the Sunday Journal about the Chamber's legislative priorities.
New Mexico ranks lowest in latest national education assessment
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
New Mexico students continue to face challenges in educational performance according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.
Advocates push New Mexico legislature for action on methane emissions
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
On January 28, advocates from Food & Water Watch assembled at the Roundhouse to urge New Mexico's legislature to halt the expansion of factory farms.
Native American Rights Fund suggests Valentine’s Day donations for justice
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
Valentine's Day is traditionally a time for exchanging gifts, often in the form of jewelry or other tokens of affection.
Proposed Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park aims for recreation and conservation
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
The New Mexico State Parks Division has proposed the creation of Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park, which would cover 783 acres.
Tipping Point NM podcast host: ‘The real issue is the fundamental economic policies that New Mexico implements’
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
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.
Arts & Culture: Experimental Film - Observance of Absence
By Brian C. Nixon | Jan 28, 2025
Bingo. The art-collective, not the game. It’s where twenty-five to thirty people gathered—in an industrial section of Albuquerque, New Mexico, just south of the railyards—to watch and listen to two experimental film projects.
House committee approves paid family leave bill amid tax increase concerns
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The House Health and Human Services Committee has approved House Bill 11, the proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), with a 6-4 vote along party lines.
New Mexico's Paid Family Leave Bill advances amid economic concerns
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), known as HB 11, has advanced to the next stage of legislative review.
Senate committee advances zero emissions measure amid industry concerns
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The Senate Conservation Committee has recommended approval for SB 4, a measure aimed at eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Governor awards $40.6M for rural healthcare improvements in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that 26 rural health care providers in New Mexico will receive a total of $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund.
New Mexico legislature considers three major climate bills
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The New Mexico Legislature is currently reviewing three significant climate bills aimed at addressing environmental challenges and fostering economic innovation.
Federal funding freeze raises concerns for tribal nations
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
A recent federal funding freeze has raised concerns among Tribal Nations, as articulated by John Echohawk, Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF).
Tipping Point NM podcast host: ‘New Mexico has experienced a decoupling of its economic policy from the availability of tax revenues’
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
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.
