News from March 2025
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
Michael Padilla, a New Mexico State Senator, said that Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) is united in its goal of protecting children through comprehensive reforms to the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD).
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
New Mexico State Representative Nicole Chavez has criticized the state's new stipend program for violent offenders, describing it as "a slap in the face to victims."
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Spaceport America in January 2025 for their training ahead of a busy performance schedule.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
The New Mexico State Fairgrounds may soon see significant changes as Senate Bill 481 advances to the Senate Finance Committee.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) and the Alzheimer’s Association of New Mexico have introduced a joint campaign to address Alzheimer's disease.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
Gina DeBlassie has been confirmed as the Secretary for the Department of Health in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
New Mexico Senate Democrats have announced the approval of Senate Bill 42 by the Senate Judiciary Committee, which passed with a unanimous 9-0 vote.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Secretary-Designate Rob Black has announced the publication of the 2025 updates to the State Plan, titled "Empower and Collaborate: New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward."
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
Travel advisories have been issued for high winds and blowing dust in Southwest New Mexico for Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
New Mexico's Commissioner of Public Lands, Stephanie Garcia Richard, has issued an executive order banning mineral development on state lands within the Upper Pecos Watershed.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth has introduced Senate Bill 85, which aims to enhance the 2019 law regarding nonprofit donor disclosure.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 12, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans have introduced the HOPE Act, a legislative proposal addressing healthcare, crime, and economic challenges as the 2025 Legislative Session nears its conclusion.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
Andrea Reeb, New Mexico State Representative for District 64, expressed concerns over the passage of House Bill 255, suggesting that its provisions may be too lenient on violent juvenile offenders.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
Jenifer Jones, a New Mexico State Representative for District 32, has expressed concerns about the state's healthcare system, describing it as being in critical condition.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico's House District 22 expressed her hope that the Senate would "stop the Homicide Scholarship that rewards juveniles who committed murder with free college and a $2,000 monthly stipend."
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
Fred Nathan, founder and executive director of Think New Mexico, expressed concerns over potential hospital closures due to financial strains while the state's $5.8 billion healthcare fund remains unused.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
Fred Nathan, founder and executive director of Think New Mexico, has raised concerns about rising malpractice insurance premiums in the state, which he says are prompting doctors to leave and creating a healthcare crisis.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
A bill aimed at protecting New Mexico's waters has advanced to the House floor after clearing its final committee hurdle.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
March is recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to highlight the needs and potential of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
Deb Haaland's campaign for governor of New Mexico has raised over $2 million in its first month, supported by more than 30,000 donors from all 33 counties in the state.
