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The state of New Mexico has distributed $132 million to 239,000 households through its new Child Tax Credit (CTC) this year.

New Mexico Supreme Court blocks local pro-life laws

Santa Fe, New Mexico - The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on January 9, 2025, stating that counties and cities within the state cannot enact pro-life laws aimed at protecting pre-born babies.

New Mexico reduces pronghorn licenses due to population decline

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is set to reduce the number of pronghorn licenses in northeastern New Mexico due to population declines linked to dry rangeland conditions.

ABQ Reads seeks more tutors as it boosts literacy efforts

ABQ Reads, a literacy program in Albuquerque, distributed backpacks filled with supplies to kindergarten and first-grade students at Atrisco, Bel-Air, and Whittier elementary schools in December.

New Mexico Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of reproductive rights

The New Mexico Supreme Court has delivered a unanimous decision in the case of State of New Mexico v. Board of County Commissioners for Lea County, affirming reproductive rights and constitutional principles.

New Mexico Business Coalition hosts pre-legislative bash in January

The New Mexico Business Coalition is set to host the 2025 Pre-Legislative BASH (Business and Social Hour) on January 16, 2025, at Tomasita's Restaurant in Albuquerque.

New Mexico launches ad campaign to recruit abortion providers from Texas

On August 5, 2024, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a $400,000 advertising campaign aimed at recruiting more abortion providers to the state.

Albuquerque mandates registration for vacant downtown properties

City Council has passed an ordinance requiring property owners of vacant buildings in Downtown Albuquerque to register with the city and pay a fee starting July 1.

Abortions rise sharply in New Mexico after Roe v. Wade reversal

Albuquerque, New Mexico - The Guttmacher Institute has released data showing a significant rise in out-of-state abortions in New Mexico following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Multistate regulators reach $20 million settlement with Bayview over data breach

This week, the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division, along with financial regulatory agencies from 52 other U.S. jurisdictions, announced a coordinated action against Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates.

Meta announces changes following advocacy from Free Speech Coalition

The Rio Grande Foundation (RGF), known for its focus on New Mexico tax and economic policies, has also been actively involved in advocating for online free speech.

Rail Runner sees slight increase in ridership post-pandemic

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express has experienced a modest increase in ridership.

Abortion Free New Mexico leader: ' New Mexico has sadly become a hot spot for abortion tourism'

Tara Shaver said, "Be it late term abortions, or now chemical abortions, the New Mexico abortion cartel is hell bent on promoting the most dangerous abortion practices upon unsuspecting women."

State Bar awards scholarships at annual attorney memorial presentation

The State Bar of New Mexico's Senior Lawyers Division held its Eleventh Annual Attorney Memorial Scholarship Presentation and Reception on November 12, 2024.

UNM School of Law offers unique Washington D.C. semester program

The University of New Mexico School of Law offers a program that allows selected students to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., where they can live, study, and work.

School of Law holds Halloween movie night with community participation

The School of Law organized a Halloween movie night on October 24, 2024.

Kaufman discusses resilient energy economies at UNM lecture

The University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge recently hosted Dr. Noah Kaufman for a lecture as part of its speaker series. Dr. Kaufman is the co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, which funds research projects to...

Natural resources law program plans future after leadership change

The Natural Resources and Environmental Law (NREL) program is focused on preparing students to become leaders in environmental law.

Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and students at School of Law

The 2024 Scholarship Donor and Recipient Luncheon took place at the School of Law on November 8, 2024.

Desirée Bernard becomes new director of Interfaith Power & Light NM-El Paso