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NMBC CEO on HB 91 utility rate bill: 'Rate structures will push thousands of New Mexicans who are just above the poverty line'
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Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concerns regarding House Bill 91 (HB 91) Public Utility Rate Structures.


Faith communities gather to address environmental concerns in Southeast New Mexico
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The New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light (NM IPL) recently hosted a Spring Immersion Retreat, attracting participants from Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Chaparral, El Paso, San Antonio, and Laredo.


Biologist advocates for stronger state oversight over invertebrate species in New Mexico
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David Lightfoot, a senior collections manager for arthropods at the Museum of Southwestern Biology and associate professor in biology at the University of New Mexico, supports increased state measures for the protection of invertebrate species.


NMSSA disapproves of attack on GOP headquarters
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The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) has expressed its disapproval of the recent arson attack on the Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters.


State Sen. Townsend: 'Failed policies of progressive democrats just keeps hurting all New Mexicans'
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Jim Townsend, the State Senator for New Mexico District 34, expressed concerns about the impact of current policies on residents of New Mexico.


State Sen. Brantley: Las Cruces shooting represents a 'deep moral failing by our government to protect its citizens'
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Crystal Brantley, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 35, said that the recent shooting at a Las Cruces park represents a failure by the government to ensure public safety.


State Rep. Cullen: RICO expansion 'will provide law enforcement and prosecutors the tools they desperately need'
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Catherine Cullen, a representative for New Mexico District 57, said that the passage of Senate Bill 70 (SB70) will equip law enforcement with essential tools to address violent criminal organizations in New Mexico.


State Sen. Brandt on expanded RICO legislation: 'Gangs and cartels, your time is up!'
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Craig Brandt, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 40, said that the bipartisan support for expanding New Mexico’s RICO Act signifies a pivotal moment in the fight against organized crime.


Law professor explores post-conflict peacebuilding by women in Uganda and Sierra Leone
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Professor Jennifer Moore of the University of New Mexico has unveiled a new book, "Women’s Work: Building Peace in War-Affected Communities of Uganda and Sierra Leone."


Arson attack on NM GOP headquarters condemned by Lt. Gov. Morales
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Over the weekend, the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was targeted in an arson attack.


Socorro community discusses water management challenges in annual session
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Seventy-five residents gathered on March 1, 2025, at the Socorro Fairgrounds for a community event centered on addressing water management challenges faced by New Mexico’s Middle Rio Grande.


UNM law professor participates in Princeton discussion on tribal discrimination
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On February 4, 2025, the Program in Law and Public Policy (PILPP) at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs organized a discussion titled, "The Conflicts of Anti-Colonialism: A Tribal Right to Discriminate on the Basis of Sex?"


Albuquerque Reads seeks donations to support students and thank volunteer tutors
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Albuquerque Reads is celebrating the end of the school year with its kindergarten and first-grade students.


State Rep. Lord: Democrats 'killed' bill that labels fentanyl exposure as child abuse
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Stefani Lord, a representative for New Mexico's House District 22, said that she and other Republicans collaborated to introduce a bill that would classify fentanyl exposure as a form of abuse.


State Sen. Block: Doctors leaving New Mexico 'is a tragedy'
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Jay Block, a senator for New Mexico's District 12, said that a bipartisan medical malpractice bill aimed at addressing the rising costs of malpractice insurance was "killed in committee."


State Rep. Block: Hiking alcohol taxes and prohibition 'do not work'
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John Block, a representative for New Mexico's House District 51, expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of increasing alcohol taxes and enforcing prohibition as methods to address alcohol-related issues.


State Rep. Lord: Democrats 'are consistently soft on crime'
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Stefani Lord, the representative for New Mexico State House District 22, expressed her belief that action is necessary to address violent crime across New Mexico.


New Mexico legislative session sees climate and environmental bills advance
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The 2025 legislative session in New Mexico, which concluded on March 22, resulted in the passage and advancement of several significant bills concerning environmental and climate issues.


Trump administration issues order against union organizing for federal workers
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Last night, the Trump administration issued an executive order that removes the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers across more than 30 agencies.


New Mexico legislative session concludes with mixed results for climate bills
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The New Mexico Legislative Session for 2025 has ended, prompting reflection on the environmental and climate initiatives deliberated during this period.