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By New Mexico Sun | Mar 2, 2025
Yza and Chiara, legislative fellows from EQNM, provided an update on recent developments in the legislative session.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 2, 2025
House Bill 481, which sought to impose retroactive liability on past owners of oil wells in New Mexico, was voted down by the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 2, 2025
The Main Library of the Public Library of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 22.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 1, 2025
The House of Representatives has passed House Bill 11, which proposes paid family and medical leave, forwarding it to the Senate with a vote of 38-31.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 1, 2025
Senate Bill 5, a significant piece of legislation concerning wildlife management, has been approved by the New Mexico State Senate.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 1, 2025
Despite the $13 billion generated annually in state revenue by the oil and gas industry, politicians in Santa Fe are advancing legislation that would impact the sector.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 1, 2025
The New Mexico Senate has passed the Turquoise Alert Bill, a measure designed to enhance public safety and improve the response to missing persons cases within Indigenous communities.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 1, 2025
Terri Cole, President and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, recently discussed legislative progress in New Mexico during an appearance on the Albuquerque Journal's Business Outlook podcast.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 28, 2025
Jodi Hendricks, executive director of the New Mexico Family Action Movement (NMFAM), said that Senate Bill 500 ensures families remain central to medical decisions affecting children.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 28, 2025
Leadership Albuquerque participants recently experienced a comprehensive tour of government operations in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 28, 2025
Paid Family and Medical Leave is a necessity for workers, according to advocates in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 28, 2025
The House has passed House Bill 11, which aims to provide paid family and medical leave, moving it forward to the Senate.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
John Block, representative for New Mexico's District 51, expressed his pride in being a primary sponsor of House Bill 36, which aims to expand optometrists' duties and enhance their ability to perform minor procedures.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
James G. Townsend, senator for New Mexico's District 34, expressed the necessity of fiscal responsibility as "required by my constituents" following the passage of Senate Bill 48.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
Santa Fe, NM — Senate Republicans voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 48 during a lengthy debate on its final passage in the Senate Chamber.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
Today, the New Mexico Senate approved Senate Bill 48, known as the Community Benefit Fund (CBF).
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
Mothers and grandmothers from the Permian Basin have voiced their concerns regarding proposed legislation that could impact oil and gas operations near schools.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
The US Senate has recently passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution with a 52-47 vote, reflecting party lines, which introduces uncertainty regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) methane polluter fee, also known as the...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addressed business leaders at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's Mid-Session Report to the Business Community luncheon, held on February 26 in Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
Senator Cindy Nava (D-Bernalillo) said that Senate Bill 48, which establishes the Community Benefit Fund (CBF), is an essential tool for promoting sustainable and affordable housing in New Mexico.
