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New Mexico Business Coalition on failed family leave bill: 'SB 11 is a mandate for paid time off that would add a new tax on workers and employers that neither can afford'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 8, 2023
New Mexico’s paid family leave bill proposal, Senate Bill 11, failed to make it through the New Mexico House after passing the New Mexico Senate, though the concept still has its supporters and doubters.
Legislator on tax legislation: 'This tax package reflects New Mexican values with measures to help working families make ends meet'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 8, 2023
A massive tax bill passed by the New Mexican legislature with fairly bipartisan support in the last days of the New Mexico legislative session is still being mulled over by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Fort on bill that would ban the sale of semiautomatic rifles: 'There are a lot of bad bills in the legislature this year, but HB 101 might be the worst'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 8, 2023
A statewide lobby is speaking out against several bills that have been submitted to the New Mexico Congress, including one it claims could make gun owners felons overnight.
Silver City resident opposes HB 4: 'If you have no respect for the integrity of our vote you have no place in making laws'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023
After House Bill 4, known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, was passed in the New Mexico House by a 41-26 vote on Feb. 21, some residents and organizations are not happy. The bill is currently awaiting a vote in the Democrat-controlled State Senate.
Brown: Amendment to reproductive, gender-affirming healthcare bill would minimize 'unacceptable risks'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 7, 2023
New Mexico Rep. Cathrynn Brown said she filed an amendment to House Bill 7 to add safeguards to abortion procedures in order to reduce the potential for injury or death.
Block on New Mexico Voting Rights Act: 'The bill would be a disaster for election integrity'
By Dana Keener | Mar 7, 2023
Rep. John Block recently told the New Mexico Sun that he opposes the New Mexico Voting Rights Act because it mandates "extreme new policies."
Romero: 'We're making a huge investment in our families and our children for the future'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 27, 2023
Lawmakers are discussing the General Appropriations Act for how to divide $9.4 billion in the state budget.
Retail theft bill blocked in New Mexico House: ‘There is tremendous public desire to address the root causes of this crime epidemic’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 16, 2023
State Rep. Bill Rehm (R-Albuquerque) and other GOP leaders are speaking out after a Republican-sponsored bill in the New Mexico House of Representatives targeting retail theft was recently blocked by House Democrats, while a similar bill remains alive.
Ryan Lane: 'Republicans are committed to working to provide meaningful relief and support to New Mexicans'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 24, 2023
State Republican leaders accused Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of leaving out the “realities” communities are facing during her fifth State of the State address in Santa Fe last week.
Montoya: 'My pledge would be to ensure trust, accountability, transparency and the highest ethical standards'
By David Beasley | Nov 7, 2022
Harry Montoya, Republican candidate for New Mexico state treasurer, wants the job to make sure the state’s funds are handled efficiently and ethically, he told the New Mexico Sun.
Godshall: 'Things have to change and that's why I'm running for office'
By Solange DeLisle | Nov 5, 2022
The Republican nominee for New Mexico's 27th House District Robert Godshall says he'd focus on crime, education, and jobs to move the area forward.
Attorney general candidate Gay vows to ‘make New Mexico a safer place to live’
By Tom Lawrence | Oct 24, 2022
Attorney general candidate vows to ‘make New Mexico a safer place to live’
Released by Lujan-Grisham over COVID-19, career criminals swiftly found new victims
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Oct 19, 2022
Boyfriend-girlfriend serial burglars JoJoe “Shark” Archuleta and Alexas “Panda” Luna were already out awaiting trial on burglary charges when they were caught on camera ransacking another home, in southeast Albuquerque, stealing $5,000 worth of valuables and letting loose its owners’ two family dogs.
Congressional candidate Herrell: 'The more we learn about Gabe Vasquez's true beliefs, the worse it gets'
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2022
Yvette Herrell (R), incumbent candidate for the U.S. House seat in New Mexico's District 2, criticized her opponent, Gabe Vasquez (D), for deleting certain tweets.
Ronchetti ad criticizes Grisham's early release of prisoners: 'She personally ordered the early release of hundreds of dangerous criminals'
By George Willis | Oct 16, 2022
New Mexico Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti is blaming current Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for the state’s crime problems.
New ad: Grisham 'failing to keep us safe' after she released inmate who went on to commit murder
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 14, 2022
The Republican’s Governor Association has released a new ad that claims New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered over 700 inmates to be released from prison. The ad claims one prisoner, Christ Beltran, violated his probation but was released again. Beltran murdered his ex-girlfriend after the second release. The ad says this “never should have happened.”
Gay as New Mexico attorney general race tightens: ‘The time for talk and inaction is over’
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022
In a recent poll conducted by Cygnal, the race for the New Mexico attorney general has tightened with Republican Jeremy Gay polling at 41.4% of the vote against Democrat Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez at 42%.
GOP calls on Smalls to adhere to Hatch Act: ‘I trust that Rep. Nathan Small will do the right thing’
By George Willis | Oct 5, 2022
State Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) has been asked to return any campaign contributions that may have been illegally raised in violation of the federal Hatch Act.
Bernalillo County Commission candidate Young:: 'I will fight for you; I will defend your constitutional rights and call out corruption wherever I see it'
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 27, 2022
Judy Young has never sought public office before, but says she sees the need to represent the people of Bernalillo County, bringing her education, experience and skills to work to foster a better, stronger, safer community.
Bujanda: New Mexico gang arrests, seizures will help 'make sure our communities are staying safe'
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 22, 2022
Law enforcement agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Agency recovered cash, drugs and guns while serving at least 16 federal search warrants across the state Sept. 1.