New Mexico Sun

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 24, 2025

Carla Sonntag, president of the New Mexico Business Coalition, said that New Mexico's improved economic outlook ranking reflects the impact of sound legislative policies and the coalition's long-term advocacy efforts.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 22, 2025

John Block, the state representative for New Mexico District 51, said that Democratic leaders are advocating for extreme gun control policies that infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 21, 2025

Rebecca Dow, the New Mexico House Representative for District 38, said that Democrat lawmakers rejected a GOP proposal to provide 6 to 12 weeks of paid family leave during the recent legislative session, despite the state's $3 billion surplus.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 21, 2025

John Block, a state representative for New Mexico's District 51, said that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's veto of a tax bill that would have increased alcohol taxes by 20 percent was a positive outcome.

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Apr 18, 2025

As New Mexico faces a growing healthcare crisis, the HOPE Act, a Republican-backed proposal aimed at addressing physician shortages and high malpractice insurance costs, is unlikely to be revived during a special legislative session later this year.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 11, 2025

Jay Block, a state senator representing New Mexico’s 12th District, has called for an overhaul of the defense acquisition process to reduce waste and ensure military capabilities remain current.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2025

Monica Parra, a medical sonographer at a major Albuquerque hospital, said that conscience protections are necessary to prevent ethical conflicts in patient care.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2025

David Gallegos, a state Senator for New Mexico District 41, expressed his support for expanding conscience protections for healthcare workers and the implementation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes across New Mexico.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2025

William Pacheco, a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at a major hospital in Albuquerque, reported facing potential job loss after declining to assist in an abortion procedure.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2025

Nicole Arredondo, a sonography educator, said that policy changes affecting conscience rights are deterring students from pursuing healthcare careers.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2025

Suzette Presti, spokesperson for the New Mexico Alliance for Life, said that the restoration of New Mexico's conscience protections through Senate Bill 347 is necessary, as current federal laws leave medical professionals vulnerable.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2025

Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that the organization has achieved several victories, including stopping legislation such as House Bill 11.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 1, 2025

Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concerns over Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's allocation of $10 million in taxpayer funds for an abortion clinic in Raton.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Crystal Brantley, a state senator for New Mexico's 35th District, said that children are dying due to legislative inaction on child welfare reforms in the state.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's 38th House District, expressed her gratitude towards Republican colleagues and four Democrats following the defeat of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025

New Mexico House Republicans have declared their opposition to House Bill 14 (HB14), a Democratic-backed proposal that seeks to establish a new state-earned income tax credit and potentially increase taxes on severance industries.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 16, 2025

In a recent session of the Senate Finance Committee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, House Bill 11 was defeated with an 8-3 vote.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 13, 2025

Jeff Steinborn, a New Mexico State Senator, emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and targeted policy changes to address medical malpractice and recruit healthcare providers to New Mexico.

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

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.