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Three New Mexico behavioral health bills pass first committee
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New Mexico Senate Democrats announced that all three behavioral health bills passed their first committee.


House Judiciary Committee approves changes to 'Red Flag' law
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed approval following the House Judiciary Committee's decision to pass House Bill 12, which proposes changes to the Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order (ERPO) Act.


New Mexico ECECD announces advisory council meeting
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The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that its advisory council convened on January 22 to review the 2024 annual report, discuss the state's 60-day legislative session, and plan for 2025.


Governor awards $40.6M for rural healthcare improvements in New Mexico
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that 26 rural health care providers in New Mexico will receive a total of $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund.


New Mexico governor outlines priorities amid public safety concerns
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As New Mexico's legislative session commences, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her commitment to addressing key challenges in the state.


SOS releases 2024 annual report in digital format
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The 2024 Annual Report for the SOS has been released, providing a comprehensive overview of the organization's activities and financial performance over the past year.


Governor appoints new director of homeless initiatives
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Taylor Michelle Cook as the director of homeless initiatives for New Mexico.


New Mexico youth receive prestigious John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
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Earlier this month, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver presented the 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award to two youth leaders from New Mexico.


New Mexico Supreme Court upholds community solar program rules against utility challenges
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The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld regulations allowing electric utility customers to purchase power from community solar projects.


Retired colonel appointed to lead New Mexico's military base planning office
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Colonel Megan A. Cornett, a retired U.S. Air Force officer, as the director of New Mexico’s Office of Military Base Planning and Support.


Senator Muñoz on LFC Budget: 'Fiscal restraint has been critical'
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George Muñoz, a New Mexico State Senator, emphasized the importance of fiscal restraint in transforming recent revenue growth into sustainable funding for state services.


State reports drop in suicides among women and Indigenous Peoples
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New Mexico has reported a significant decrease in suicide rates among women and Indigenous Peoples in 2023 compared to the previous year.


Garcia Richard advocates higher royalties for New Mexico oil and gas leases
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New Mexico's Commissioner of Public Lands, Stephanie Garcia Richard, is advocating for an increase in the top royalty rate for new oil and gas development on state lands.


Partnership aims to protect Chupadera Mesa while supporting education
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New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has formed a partnership with the United States Department of Defense and the New Mexico Land Conservancy.


Governor appoints Crystal Lees as Second Judicial District Court judge
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Crystal Lees as a judge for the Second Judicial District Court.


Governor honors late NAACP leader Dr. Harold Bailey's contributions
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her condolences following the death of Dr. Harold Bailey, a leader in the NAACP. Dr. Bailey played a significant role in advocating for healthcare and education equity.


New Mexico Rep. Jared Hembree resigns due to health issues
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State Representative Jared Hembree has announced his resignation from the New Mexico State House of Representatives.


Governor Lujan Grisham honors late Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her condolences following the death of former Representative Eliseo Lee Alcon.


New Mexico court overturns local abortion limits; Governor supports ruling
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The New Mexico Supreme Court has unanimously invalidated abortion restrictions imposed by several conservative cities and counties.


Governor addresses resignations from Western New Mexico University Board
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has accepted the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents.