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By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2025
Deb Haaland's campaign for governor of New Mexico has raised over $2 million in its first month, supported by more than 30,000 donors from all 33 counties in the state.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 10, 2025
The Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a reminder to around 8,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in certain counties and pueblos about the need to comply with federal work requirements to maintain their food benefits.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 10, 2025
A personal account has highlighted the pressing need for legislative action to protect individuals with disabilities from exploitation by caregivers.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 9, 2025
New Mexico Courts announced that District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer will step down at the end of May after 15 years on the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 9, 2025
The New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration (WCA) has announced that Heather Jordan has been confirmed as its new director by the New Mexico Senate.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 7, 2025
The New Mexico House of Representatives has passed a bill establishing the Strategic Water Supply, marking progress in Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 50-Year Water Action Plan.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 7, 2025
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has endorsed a significant legislative package aimed at reforming the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) in New Mexico.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 6, 2025
Parents in New Mexico must be current on their child support payments to obtain hunting and fishing licenses.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 5, 2025
The New Mexico House of Representatives has passed a measure to make high school equivalency tests free for residents.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 4, 2025
The New Mexico Lottery has collaborated with the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe to launch a new series of Scratchers in celebration of the Zozobra festival.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 4, 2025
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has released the inaugural outcomes report from its Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Office.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 4, 2025
Legislation to increase the top royalty rate for oil and gas development on New Mexico state lands has passed the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 4, 2025
The state of New Mexico has implemented an emergency rule requiring healthcare providers to consult the Employee Abuse Registry before hiring staff.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025
The New Mexico Senate has unanimously confirmed Manny Barreras as the cabinet secretary for the Department of Information Technology.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has started the year 2025 by allocating around $5.4 million for job training awards during January and February.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025
The New Mexico Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure designed to address the shortage of veterinarians in the state, particularly in rural areas.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025
The New Mexico House has passed the Supported Decision-Making Act, which seeks to provide adults, including those with mental illness and intellectual or developmental disabilities, the legal right to enter into a supported decision-making (SDM)...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025
New Mexico State Senate passed Senate Bill 5, a significant piece of legislation aimed at updating the state's wildlife management system.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 1, 2025
The New Mexico Health Care Authority is advocating for Senate Bill 189, which aims to improve work readiness pathways for individuals receiving public assistance.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 28, 2025
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of two new judges to New Mexico's judicial system.