Regulation News
New study warns of job losses if Trump-era tax reforms expire
A recent study by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) highlights potential economic impacts if Congress does not renew the tax reforms enacted in 2017.
OPINION: The Untapped Power of the Voters Voice
For many New Mexicans, the annual Legislative Session can feel distant and disconnected.
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OPINION: Citizen engagement in NM legislative decisions is more vital than ever
By Sarah Smith | Jan 8, 2025
The 2025 New Mexico Legislative session begins on January 21st and runs through March 22nd
New Mexico’s economic freedom ranking declines in 2024 Report
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 13, 2024
New Mexico has seen a drop in its economic freedom ranking, falling from 45th to 47th place in the 2024 Economic Freedom of North America index.
OPINION: More bonds, more debt: New Mexico needs accountability, not spending
By Ramona Goolsby | Oct 15, 2024
New Mexico stands at a critical juncture.
New Mexico court advances IPANM's methane rule challenge
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
IPANM’s legal challenge to New Mexico’s Ozone Precursor Rule will proceed after the New Mexico State Court of Appeals assigned a three-judge panel to rule on the case. The court announced this decision on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, with the publication of the announcement of the three judges assigned to the ruling panel.
IPANM joins coalition challenging new BLM leasing rule
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM) has joined a coalition of oil and gas trade associations in filing a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The coalition, led by Western Energy Alliance, is challenging the new BLM Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Rule that was introduced last month. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in the District of Wyoming.
Ted Cruz introduces bill against Biden's lizard protection regulation
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill aimed at reversing the Biden administration's protections for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. Critics argue that these protections will hinder oil and gas development.
Carlsbad considers potential impacts of proposed plastic bag ban
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 3, 2024
A plastic bag ban is under consideration for adoption at the Carlsbad City Council meeting on September 10. While the intention behind such a ban is commendable, Paul Gessing, president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, argues that government mandates often have unintended consequences.
'A recovering economy': New Mexico leads nation in unemployment
By John Kelly | Mar 22, 2022
Newly released unemployment numbers show that New Mexico leads the nation in that statistic.
