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Catherine Cullen, a representative for New Mexico District 57, said that the passage of Senate Bill 70 (SB70) will equip law enforcement with essential tools to address violent criminal organizations in New Mexico.

State Sen. Brandt on expanded RICO legislation: 'Gangs and cartels, your time is up!'

Craig Brandt, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 40, said that the bipartisan support for expanding New Mexico’s RICO Act signifies a pivotal moment in the fight against organized crime.

Law professor explores post-conflict peacebuilding by women in Uganda and Sierra Leone

Professor Jennifer Moore of the University of New Mexico has unveiled a new book, "Women’s Work: Building Peace in War-Affected Communities of Uganda and Sierra Leone."

Arson attack on NM GOP headquarters condemned by Lt. Gov. Morales

Over the weekend, the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was targeted in an arson attack.

Socorro community discusses water management challenges in annual session

Seventy-five residents gathered on March 1, 2025, at the Socorro Fairgrounds for a community event centered on addressing water management challenges faced by New Mexico’s Middle Rio Grande.

UNM law professor participates in Princeton discussion on tribal discrimination

On February 4, 2025, the Program in Law and Public Policy (PILPP) at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs organized a discussion titled, "The Conflicts of Anti-Colonialism: A Tribal Right to Discriminate on the Basis of Sex?"

Albuquerque Reads seeks donations to support students and thank volunteer tutors

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 29, 2025

Albuquerque Reads is celebrating the end of the school year with its kindergarten and first-grade students.

State Rep. Lord: Democrats 'killed' bill that labels fentanyl exposure as child abuse

Stefani Lord, a representative for New Mexico's House District 22, said that she and other Republicans collaborated to introduce a bill that would classify fentanyl exposure as a form of abuse.

State Sen. Block: Doctors leaving New Mexico 'is a tragedy'

Jay Block, a senator for New Mexico's District 12, said that a bipartisan medical malpractice bill aimed at addressing the rising costs of malpractice insurance was "killed in committee."

State Rep. Block: Hiking alcohol taxes and prohibition 'do not work'

John Block, a representative for New Mexico's House District 51, expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of increasing alcohol taxes and enforcing prohibition as methods to address alcohol-related issues.

State Rep. Lord: Democrats 'are consistently soft on crime'

Stefani Lord, the representative for New Mexico State House District 22, expressed her belief that action is necessary to address violent crime across New Mexico.

New Mexico legislative session sees climate and environmental bills advance

The 2025 legislative session in New Mexico, which concluded on March 22, resulted in the passage and advancement of several significant bills concerning environmental and climate issues.

Trump administration issues order against union organizing for federal workers

Last night, the Trump administration issued an executive order that removes the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers across more than 30 agencies.

New Mexico legislative session concludes with mixed results for climate bills

The New Mexico Legislative Session for 2025 has ended, prompting reflection on the environmental and climate initiatives deliberated during this period.

Democrats vote down government transparency bill in New Mexico

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Democrats in the Senate Rules Committee voted against Senate Bill 484, known as the Government Accountability to Taxpayer Act (GATO).

State Rep. John Block: 'Juvenile crime is out of control in New Mexico'

John Block, a representative for New Mexico's House District 51, said he believes that actions should have consequences, including prison time, in response to a rise in juvenile-related crimes in the state.

Nmoga recognizes women's impact in oil and gas industry

March is recognized as Women's History Month, and the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) takes this opportunity to highlight the significant roles that women play across the oil and gas industry.

UNM schedules and hosts national moot court event in January 2025

The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law hosted a preliminary round of the National Moot Court Tournament on January 25-26, 2025.

University of New Mexico participates in annual UNM Day at the Santa Fe Roundhouse

On January 29, 2025, representatives from the University of New Mexico, including Dean Camille Carey, Director of Bar Exam Success Patrick Lopez, and the School of Law Advancement team, took part in UNM Day at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

City council supports Mesa Film Studio, rejects recommendation to reverse approval