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Ant Thornton, senator for New Mexico's 19th State Senate District, announced the defeat of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act as "absolutely a big win for New Mexico citizens!"

House passes controversial oil production tax increase amid heated debate

The recent debate over the HB 548 Oil & Gas Equalization Tax Act has resulted in a $150 million industry-specific tax intended to support the $75 million HB14 on the House side and an unspecified initiative in the Senate.

New Mexico Senate Finance Committee rejects paid family and medical leave plan

Progressive Democrats in New Mexico faced a setback when their efforts to advance a paid family and medical leave plan were thwarted by the Senate Finance Committee.

New Mexico Senate addresses infrastructure projects and safety regulations

The New Mexico Senate recently addressed several legislative matters, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, wildfire preparedness, cannabis industry regulation, and consumer protection.

New Mexico House Republicans announce opposition to HB14 tax bill

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.

New Mexico legislators target oil and gas industry in final session week

The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session is approaching its final week, with the oil and gas industry at the center of legislative attention.

New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act awaits governor’s signature

The New Mexico Senate has concurred on the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17), which the House of Representatives passed following unanimous approval in the Senate.

State Rep. Dow on House Bill 255: 'Juveniles who commit homicide are about to receive a tax free, 24K basic living income'

Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's House District 38, criticized House Bill 255 (HB 255) in a March 14 post on X. She said that the bill "will be a generous supplement from the progressives to tax-free income they earn selling fentanyl...

State Sen. Townsend: Senate Bill 250 'basically makes New Mexico a sanctuary state'

Jim Townsend, a senator for New Mexico's State Senate District 34, expressed concerns over the lack of notice regarding Senate Bill 250 being added to the Senate Judiciary Committee schedule.

State Rep. Dow: Senate Bill 318 'is a lawsuit waiting to happen'

Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's House District 38, expressed concerns about Senate Bill 318, describing it as a "lawsuit waiting to happen" and criticizing it as an attempt by Democrats to expand "unfair trade prices far beyond gun...

State Rep. Lord on CYFD bills: 'I've presented data-driven bills to fix the issues, and Dems stopped them every time'

Stefani Lord, a representative for New Mexico's State House District 22, has expressed concerns over what she describes as Democratic opposition to her initiatives aimed at reforming the Child, Youth, and Families Department.

State Rep. Block on Senate Bill 318: Democrats 'will never be happy until they disarm every single New Mexican'

John Block, a representative for New Mexico's House District 51, said that Democrats "will never be happy until they disarm every single New Mexican" in relation to Senate Bill 318.

Abortion Free New Mexico leader: New abortion providers are 'the last thing New Mexico needs'

Tara Shaver, leader of Abortion Free New Mexico, has urged residents to focus on fostering a culture that values motherhood and supports pregnant women rather than expanding abortion services.

Complaint filed after ICE detains 48 residents in New Mexico

A coalition of immigrants' rights advocates has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the "disappearance" of 48 New Mexico residents, allegedly apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

New Mexico legislature advances key bills including tax increment district for state fairgrounds

Senate Bill 481 has introduced a new Tax Increment Development District named the State Fairgrounds District in Albuquerque.

Tribal nations back Swinomish in legal battle against BNSF Railway Co

Sixteen Tribal Nations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, along with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), have taken a stand in support of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in their legal battle against BNSF Railway Co.

Las Cruces teen charged after Instagram posts show illegal firearms

A Las Cruces teenager, Jonathan Daniel Martinez, is facing federal charges for possessing a machine gun and a stolen firearm.

New Mexico Senate Republicans block paid family leave bill

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.

New Mexico Senate advances multiple bills including public school capital outlay changes

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 16, 2025

The New Mexico Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives on amendments to Senate Bill 82, concerning public school capital outlay changes.