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By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
A group of bipartisan legislators in New Mexico has introduced Senate Bill 219, aimed at establishing a medical psilocybin program for treating various mental health conditions.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2025
The final defendant involved in a significant drug trafficking operation in Albuquerque has been sentenced, marking the end of a multi-agency investigation initiated under Operation Legend.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
On January 26, Terri Cole, the president and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, shared insights in the Sunday Journal about the Chamber's legislative priorities.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
New Mexico students continue to face challenges in educational performance according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
On January 28, advocates from Food & Water Watch assembled at the Roundhouse to urge New Mexico's legislature to halt the expansion of factory farms.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
Valentine's Day is traditionally a time for exchanging gifts, often in the form of jewelry or other tokens of affection.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025
The New Mexico State Parks Division has proposed the creation of Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park, which would cover 783 acres.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The House Health and Human Services Committee has approved House Bill 11, the proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), with a 6-4 vote along party lines.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), known as HB 11, has advanced to the next stage of legislative review.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The Senate Conservation Committee has recommended approval for SB 4, a measure aimed at eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The New Mexico Legislature is currently reviewing three significant climate bills aimed at addressing environmental challenges and fostering economic innovation.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
A recent federal funding freeze has raised concerns among Tribal Nations, as articulated by John Echohawk, Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF).

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Tara Shaver, leader of Abortion Free New Mexico, said that President Donald J. Trump's pardon of 23 pro-life protesters highlights the perceived injustice in states with pro-abortion policies, such as New Mexico.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Crystal Brantley, Senator for New Mexico District 35, said that border security is a public safety requirement and emphasized that if borders are not secure, the entire state feels the effects.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Sarah Smith, Vice Chair of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA), has expressed concerns regarding the Amador Crossing homeless housing project.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
This winter, a class action lawsuit in Montana continues its pursuit of justice for every public school student in the state.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her State of the State Address at the beginning of the 57th Regular Legislative Session, where she outlined her priorities for the coming term.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee passed HB 11, a bill aimed at establishing a state-run paid family and medical leave program.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
A coalition of environmental, social justice, and conservation advocates from 25 organizations across New Mexico has shown strong support for a series of bills proposed by Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona has dismissed two consolidated cases challenging the designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.