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Lauri Costello calls for action on climate change in New Mexico
Roundhouse

Lauri Costello, a member of the New Mexico & El Paso Interfaith Power and Light community, recently addressed climate issues in a letter to the editor published by the Las Cruces Bulletin on January 29.


New Mexico delegates vote against key bills on immigration and abortion
Roundhouse

In recent congressional activity, the House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (S. 5).


New Mexico advances trio of bills targeting statewide behavioral health improvements
Roundhouse

Senate Bill 1 aims to establish a billion-dollar trust fund for behavioral health initiatives across New Mexico.


UNM law alumnus joins prestigious Obama Foundation Leaders program
Roundhouse

Sheldon Spotted Elk, a 2010 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and a member of the Northern Cheyenne Nation, has been selected to join the Obama Foundation Leaders program.


UNM law faculty contribute to AALS conference on legal education challenges
Roundhouse

The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) hosted its annual conference titled "Courage in Action" in San Francisco, California, from January 7 to January 11, 2025.


Gateway Center expands services under leadership of Rep. Cristina Parajón
Roundhouse

Cristina Parajón, a New Mexico State Representative and first-year law student, has been instrumental in the development of the Gateway Center in Albuquerque.


House committee advances controversial Green Amendment amid opposition
Roundhouse

A recent decision by the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee has moved HJR 3, known as the Green Amendment, forward with a do-pass recommendation.


Conference focuses on tribal co-stewardship opportunities
Roundhouse

To conclude 2024, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) co-hosted a national conference titled "Shared Horizons: Navigating Tribal Co-Stewardship and Co-Management Opportunities."


Aja N. Brooks becomes first Black president of State Bar of New Mexico
Roundhouse

On December 11, 2024, Aja N. Brooks was inaugurated as the 2025 President of the State Bar of New Mexico, marking her as the organization's 139th president.


EQNM anticipates active legislative session amid federal challenges
Roundhouse

EQNM has been actively involved in the legislative session in Santa Fe since it began.


New Mexico legislature faces bill postponements amid healthcare compact approvals
Roundhouse

The legislative day in New Mexico saw unexpected delays as three anticipated bills were postponed.


Indian Pueblo Cultural Center appoints Monique Fragua as new CEO
Roundhouse

Monique Fragua has been appointed as the new CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC).


Senator Brandt announces bill to prohibit antisemitic discrimination
Roundhouse

New Mexico Senator Craig Brandt announced that he has introduced SB 195, a bill prohibiting antisemitic discrimination to address and prevent it statewide.


President of NMBC on HB 11: 'PFMLA will be funded by the largest wage tax increase in NM history'
Roundhouse

Carla Sonntag, president and co-founder of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that HB 11, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), would result in the largest wage tax increase in state history.


CEO of GACC on new crime bills: 'Nothing is more terrifying to a student' than swatting
Roundhouse

Terri Cole, President and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC), has called for stronger penalties for swatting, firearm trafficking, and organized crime.


CCIA announces a parent’s guide on explicit books in LCPS
Roundhouse

The Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA) has released a parent's guide listing over 95 books in Las Cruces Public Schools that they deem age-inappropriate and explicit.


New Mexico legislature debates oil and gas industry impact
Roundhouse

The New Mexico Legislative Session of 2025 is witnessing significant activity as numerous bills aimed at altering the oil and gas industry's influence on the state advance through The Roundhouse.


Former finance director discusses New Mexico's fiscal conditions at chamber meeting
Roundhouse

David Abbey, the former director of the Legislative Finance Council, addressed the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors on January 24.


New Mexico ranks last in education despite increased spending
Roundhouse

The latest release of the Nation’s Report Card reveals that New Mexico ranks last among all 50 states in fourth- and eighth-grade student performance in reading and math.


Settlement resolves claims related to overpaid pandemic benefits in New Mexico
Roundhouse

A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit, Duran v. New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS), addressing claims related to overpaid pandemic unemployment benefits.