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By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2025
Elaine Cortez, a State Representative for New Mexico's District 62, has called for life sentences for fentanyl traffickers due to the drug's deadly impact on residents of New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2025
An Albuquerque man, Jerry Bezie, has admitted guilt to federal charges of drug trafficking and firearms possession.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2025
Six Michigan tribes have withdrawn from federal discussions regarding the Line 5 oil tunnel project, expressing concerns over the US Army Corps of Engineers' potential fast-tracking of the project's approval.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 23, 2025
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) is set to host a webinar on March 26 at 1 p.m. to present its updated Empower & Collaborate State Economic Development Plan.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2025
The ABQ BioPark has achieved the distinction of being named a Certified Autism Center, marking a first for Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has vetoed Senate Bill 17, known as the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2025
As the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session concludes, a coalition of community organizations has expressed mixed feelings about the progress made on public safety legislation.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2025
The New Mexico 2025 legislative session concluded with notable developments in lobbying reform and electoral access, while other reforms did not progress.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2025
On World Water Day, the launch of the Headwaters Report was announced.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 21, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's House District 38, said that a "majority of pro-choice New Mexicans oppose taxpayer funds being utilized for elective abortions of healthy babies."
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 21, 2025
Stefani Lord, a representative for New Mexico State House District 22, expressed concerns over the allocation of funds in House Bill 450.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 21, 2025
Jay Block, a senator for New Mexico Senate District 12, said that if the Citizens Tax Rebate, or Senate Bill 398, which he co-sponsored with Senator Ant Thornton, had passed, "every New Mexican resident would receive $500."
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 21, 2025
Albuquerque Reads is seeking donations to support its students and volunteer tutors as the school year comes to a close.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 20, 2025
The staff at the new arc Thrift Stores celebrated the opening of their first location outside Colorado with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 19, 2025
State Senator Jay Block, representing New Mexico Senate District 12, has introduced the Government Accountability to Taxpayer Office (GATO) Act.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 19, 2025
The New Mexico State Senate has passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2026, with a focus on sustainable growth and addressing the needs of residents.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's 38th House District, expressed her gratitude towards Republican colleagues and four Democrats following the defeat of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025
Jay Block, senator for New Mexico's 12th Senate District, said that "polling shows the country is finally on the right track."
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025
Ant Thornton, senator for New Mexico's 19th State Senate District, announced the defeat of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act as "absolutely a big win for New Mexico citizens!"
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2025
The recent debate over the HB 548 Oil & Gas Equalization Tax Act has resulted in a $150 million industry-specific tax intended to support the $75 million HB14 on the House side and an unspecified initiative in the Senate.
