New Mexico Sun

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

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

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

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.

New Mexico Senate advances bills to safeguard state's endangered waterways

On January 30, the Senate Conservation Committee voted 6-3 to advance SB 21 and SB 22, which aim to provide significant protections for New Mexico waters.

NM House Republicans announce Rep. Reeb to co-sponsor bipartisan competency bill

New Mexico House Republicans have announced that Representative Andrea Reeb will co-sponsor House Bill 4 (HB 4), Criminal Competency and Treatment, alongside Democratic Representatives Christine Chandler and Marianna Anaya.

NM FAM announces support for executive order prohibiting gender-transition funding for minors

The New Mexico Family Action Movement (NM FAM) has declared its support for President Trump's executive order dated January 28, 2025, which restricts federal funding for gender-transition treatments for minors.

New Mexico House Republicans announce bipartisan solutions for reforming the Delinquency Act

New Mexico House Republicans have introduced bipartisan House Bill 134, developed in collaboration with District Attorney Sam Bregman and sponsored by Representative Andrea Reeb.

Sen. Sharer on Treasurers veteran remarks: She should 'issue a public apology for her offensive comments'

Bill Sharer, a New Mexico District 1 Senator, has called for State Treasurer Laura Montoya to issue a public apology for remarks she made about Senator Jay Block.

Sen. Brantley on phone-free schools: 'we not only can improve educational outcomes but student’s mental health'

Crystal Brantley, a New Mexico State Senator representing District 35, said that Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) will enhance education and student mental health by providing grants to schools adopting phone-free policies.

Del Esparza chairs both Denver Fed branch and Albuquerque Chamber

Del Esparza, the CEO of Esparza Digital + Advertising and chair of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed as the chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch for 2025.

Carlsbad High collaborates with oil industry to prepare students

In New Mexico, the oil and gas industry has contributed significantly to public education, with more than $279 million in tax revenue directed to schools in fiscal year 2024.

Shiprock man sentenced to 23 years for fatal stabbing

A Shiprock man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for the fatal stabbing of John Doe at a gas station in Shiprock, New Mexico.

New Mexico legislators propose medical psilocybin program for mental health treatment

A group of bipartisan legislators in New Mexico has introduced Senate Bill 219, aimed at establishing a medical psilocybin program for treating various mental health conditions.

Sentencing concludes major Albuquerque drug trafficking case

The final defendant involved in a significant drug trafficking operation in Albuquerque has been sentenced, marking the end of a multi-agency investigation initiated under Operation Legend.

New Mexico chambers outline legislative goals for economic growth

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 29, 2025

On January 26, Terri Cole, the president and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, shared insights in the Sunday Journal about the Chamber's legislative priorities.