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By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
Following the recent vice presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz, Senate Republican Leader Greg Baca has shared his views on the outcome. According to Baca, "Tonight, Senator JD Vance was the clear victor in the debate versus Governor Tim Walz." He praised Vance for presenting "an eloquent and concise path to prosperity for our country."
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 26, 2024
Biologist Shayne Halter is researching the health of hummingbirds in New Mexico as the region experiences warmer and drier conditions.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 20, 2024
Equality New Mexico (EQNM) is preparing to announce its official endorsements for the 2024 elections. The organization emphasizes a thorough vetting process to ensure candidates support inclusive values and policies that impact the LGBTQ community.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau has released data indicating that New Mexico's child poverty rate improves significantly when anti-poverty programs are considered under the supplemental poverty measure. According to this measure, the state ranks 22nd in the nation for child poverty, a marked improvement from its last-place ranking under the official poverty measure.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2024
A federal report has, for the first time, detailed New Mexico's child poverty rate after considering anti-poverty measures such as tax credits and food assistance. According to advocates, this is a significant achievement for the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 7, 2024
Bill Jordan, a longtime lobbyist at the Roundhouse, is retiring after 26 years with the nonprofit New Mexico Voices for Children. Throughout his career, Jordan has been dedicated to advocating for issues affecting young people.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
New Mexico In Depth Executive Director Trip Jennings recently interviewed Bill Jordan, a longtime lobbyist for NM Voices for Children. Jordan retired last week after over 30 years of lobbying New Mexico lawmakers on various issues. During the interview, they discussed his experiences and aimed to demystify the Roundhouse for readers and viewers.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 30, 2024
Carlos Martinez del Rio, a board member of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, is set to deliver a talk titled "The Bat, The Bee, the Pinyon Jay and the Hunter" at the federation’s "Wildlife Wednesday" event on September 11. The focus of his presentation will be on the conservation of non-game wildlife and its importance for outdoors enthusiasts.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 29, 2024
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is intensifying his legal efforts against landowners obstructing public access to the Pecos River. This week, Torrez's office sought a court order requiring landowner Erik Briones to justify why he should not be held in contempt.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 22, 2024
Today, President Joe Biden announced he will not seek re-election.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 22, 2024
The Special Session in Santa Fe aimed at addressing public safety concluded after five hours, resulting in the passage of a single bill.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 26, 2024
Advocates in New Mexico have petitioned the Oil Conservation Commission to update outdated laws on oil and gas cleanup, financial assurance, and operator transfers.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 29, 2024
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) is organizing an event in collaboration with the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) on May 5, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 23, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that New Mexico will receive $156,120,000 through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s Solar For All program.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 19, 2024
Today, the Biden Administration announced a significant step in land protection by safeguarding over 4,200 acres of New Mexico's Buffalo Tract and the Crest of Montezuma.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 19, 2024
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board have upheld new clean car standards, rejecting a challenge by franchise dealerships.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 7, 2024
Governor Lujan Grisham has signed a new tax package aimed at benefiting New Mexicans through various climate and family-related incentives.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 6, 2024
The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) is calling for prompt and transparent measures following the allocation of $200,000 in the New Mexico State budget aimed at addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women...
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2024
Albuquerque, N.M. – The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) has announced Tiffany Jiron as its new Executive Director.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 23, 2024
The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has approved the adoption of updated international building energy codes.
