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New Mexico launches ad campaign to recruit abortion providers from Texas
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 9, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 9, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 9, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 9, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 9, 2025
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.
New Mexico court overturns local abortion limits; Governor supports ruling
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 9, 2025
The New Mexico Supreme Court has unanimously invalidated abortion restrictions imposed by several conservative cities and counties.
Rail Runner sees slight increase in ridership post-pandemic
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 9, 2025
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'
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
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."
OPINION: Ready or not, here we go
By James Townsend | Jan 8, 2025
The Legislature will convene January 21st at twelve noon, which is the third Tuesday of January as required by law.
OPINION: Citizen engagement in NM legislative decisions is more vital than ever
By Sarah Smith | Jan 8, 2025
The 2025 New Mexico Legislative session begins on January 21st and runs through March 22nd
State Bar awards scholarships at annual attorney memorial presentation
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
The School of Law organized a Halloween movie night on October 24, 2024.
Kaufman discusses resilient energy economies at UNM lecture
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
In a recent message, Desirée Bernard expressed her gratitude and excitement as she steps into the role of Executive Director for the New Mexico and El Paso chapter of Interfaith Power and Light (IPL).
ACLU launches campaign highlighting immigrant stories amid new Trump administration policies
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has launched the "Letters to America" campaign as part of its Border Humanity Project.
Albuquerque City Council passes housing reform bill amid mixed community reactions
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
The Albuquerque City Council convened for its first meeting of 2025, focusing on addressing the city's housing crisis.
American Indian Law Center committee receives award from New Mexico State Bar
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 8, 2025
The State Bar of New Mexico held its Annual Awards Presentation during the Annual Meeting on October 25, 2024.
