News from March 2025


New Mexico Senate passes bipartisan wildlife management reform bill

New Mexico Senate passes bipartisan wildlife management reform bill

New Mexico State Senate passed Senate Bill 5, a significant piece of legislation aimed at updating the state's wildlife management system.


Turquoise Alert Bill passes unanimously in New Mexico Senate

Turquoise Alert Bill passes unanimously in New Mexico Senate

In a significant development, the New Mexico Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 41, known as the Turquoise Alert Bill.


Power The Future announces New Mexico Delegation votes to keep natural gas tax

Power The Future announces New Mexico Delegation votes to keep natural gas tax

Power The Future announced that New Mexico’s congressional delegation voted to uphold President Biden’s natural gas tax, despite both the U.S. House and Senate voting to repeal it.


NM House Republicans address HB 8 crime legislation

NM House Republicans address HB 8 crime legislation

New Mexico House Republicans have announced that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed House Bill 8, the Democratic crime package, into law.


Former Las Cruces mayor Miyagishima forms committee for governor candidacy

Former Las Cruces mayor Miyagishima forms committee for governor candidacy

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has announced the formation of an exploratory committee to evaluate a potential run for Governor of New Mexico.


NM FAM announces the Detransitioner Protection Act

NM FAM announces the Detransitioner Protection Act

The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) has announced the introduction of SB500, known as the Detransitioner Protection Act.


New Mexico House committee votes down anti-oil and gas bill

New Mexico House committee votes down anti-oil and gas bill

House Bill 481, which sought to impose retroactive liability on past owners of oil wells in New Mexico, was voted down by the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.


Main Library marks half-century milestone with celebrations

Main Library marks half-century milestone with celebrations

The Main Library of the Public Library of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 22.


House passes paid family medical leave bill amid business opposition

House passes paid family medical leave bill amid business opposition

The House of Representatives has passed House Bill 11, which proposes paid family and medical leave, forwarding it to the Senate with a vote of 38-31.


New Mexico Senate approves comprehensive wildlife management bill

New Mexico Senate approves comprehensive wildlife management bill

Senate Bill 5, a significant piece of legislation concerning wildlife management, has been approved by the New Mexico State Senate.


New Mexico Senate passes Turquoise Alert Bill for Indigenous community safety

New Mexico Senate passes Turquoise Alert Bill for Indigenous community safety

The New Mexico Senate has passed the Turquoise Alert Bill, a measure designed to enhance public safety and improve the response to missing persons cases within Indigenous communities.


Chamber leaders discuss legislative priorities including crime bills and family leave act

Chamber leaders discuss legislative priorities including crime bills and family leave act

Terri Cole, President and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, recently discussed legislative progress in New Mexico during an appearance on the Albuquerque Journal's Business Outlook podcast.