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Resilience celebration honors LGBTQ+ advocates in Albuquerque
Roundhouse

In a year marked by political challenges, the Albuquerque Social Club hosted the 2025 Resilience celebration, providing a moment of collective joy and recognition for New Mexico’s LGBTQ+ communities.


Conservation group criticizes Trump budget bill's impact on low-income families
Roundhouse

President Trump's budget bill has passed the House with a narrow margin of 218-214, following Senate amendments.


New Mexico bar joins national lawyer well-being research project
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The State Bar of New Mexico is participating in a national research project focusing on lawyer mental health and well-being.


Conservation Voters NM responds to Senate passage of reconciliation bill
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On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed President Trump's tax reconciliation package with Vice President Vance casting the deciding vote.


Sen. Ezzell on early literacy reforms: 'We are doing our New Mexico children no favors if we simply pass them along'
Roundhouse

Senator Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) addressed the New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee, advocating for a science-based reading curriculum and the retention of third graders who have not yet achieved proficiency.


Native American rights fund criticizes U.S. Department of Education over mascot ban ruling
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For many years, Native children have experienced school events where their identities were misrepresented through offensive mascots and chants.


Southwest Public Policy Institute links 36% APR cap to illicit emergency credit
Roundhouse

The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has announced that New Mexico's 36% annual percentage rate (APR) cap on small-dollar loans has led vulnerable borrowers to seek illicit emergency credit through unlicensed payday advances offered by...


Southwest Public Policy Institute: Lack of legal credit options drives rise in illicit payday advances
Roundhouse

The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has reported that overregulation in New Mexico's credit market has resulted in unlicensed payday advances by Positive Outcomes, Inc. Employees have been driven into exploitation due to a lack of legal...


Michael Kueker appointed interim CEO of Lovelace Health System
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Michael Kueker, the current CEO of Lovelace Medical Group, has been named interim CEO of Lovelace Health System.


Unirac's Peter Lorenz to lead Greater Albuquerque Chamber Board
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On June 26, Del Esparza, CEO of Esparza Advertising + Digital, chaired his final meeting as the head of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) Board of Directors.


Rep. Block: Why does Sen. Sharer want 'to raise taxes 20% on alcohol?'
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John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that the Senate GOP leadership mirrors the Governor's policies on daycare, taxes, and impeachment.


Rep. Lord: Sen. 'Sharer is moonlighting as a spin doctor' and claims New Mexico is a 'national success story'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has criticized State Senator Bill Sharer for his support of higher alcohol taxes and alignment with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's agenda.


Rep. Lord on education reform: 'Without a Republican governor and control of the House, we won't see any change'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that real education reform modeled after successful states will require Republican victories and leadership in government.


Rep. Dow: 'Title IX was created to ensure equal opportunity & safe spaces for women in education'
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Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that Title IX was designed to protect equal opportunity and safety for women.


Rep. Dow on New Mexico's new transgender care law: 'They’re not even trying to hide it anymore'
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Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that current laws allow and fund transgender care for minors of all ages without parental notification starting at age 14.


Rep. Block on immigration enforcement: Legal Americans have 'nothing to worry about because they’re American'
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John Block, a New Mexico House representative, said that undocumented immigrants should anticipate immigration enforcement.


Sen. Block on Iran strikes: 'We decimated their nuke weapons program for years to come'
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Jay Block, a New Mexico state senator, said that recent military actions against Iran's nuclear program would enhance regional security and prevent nuclear escalation.


Sen. Block: The 'constant rhetoric and calls for violence from the left must end'
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Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has urged political leaders to denounce rhetoric and calls for violence following reports of an investigation into Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez.


Sen. Thornton: We must focus on 'improving New Mexico's education system, which is currently ranked 50th in the nation'
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Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, has suggested that adopting strategies similar to Mississippi's education reforms could enhance student outcomes in a state currently ranked last nationally.


IPANM challenges findings in new abandoned well report
Roundhouse

On June 25, 2025, the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) released a report on the abandoned well program in New Mexico.