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OPINION: Vindicated but not consoled: congressional report and the toll of ill-conceived mandates

By Sarah Smith | Dec 12, 2024

Many of us remember 2020 as the year of COVID, when our lives were upended and nothing would ever be the same again. What began as a novel illness quickly cascaded into “2 weeks to flatten the curve,” followed by lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates.

Rep. Block: Sen. Heinrich 'hates giving kids the opportunity to attend charter schools'

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. John Block has criticized Sen.

U.S. sees significant drop in methane emissions despite record energy production

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Methane emissions from the United States' leading oil and gas-producing regions have decreased by 44 percent since 2011, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

IPAA advises Trump team on future U.S. energy policy priorities

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2024

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has outlined a series of energy policy recommendations for the Trump transition team.

State Bar of New Mexico appoints first Black president

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2024

The State Bar of New Mexico held its 2025 New Officer Swearing-In Ceremony on December 11, 2024, at the New Mexico Supreme Court.

Governor Lujan Grisham proposes FY26 budget with focus on key investments

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has put forward her executive budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2026.

Audit accuses WNMU leadership of misusing taxpayer funds; Hotvedt outlines steps to address spending and policy issues

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 12, 2024

An audit by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor accuses Western New Mexico University (WNMU) officials of violating policies and misusing taxpayer funds, following earlier reports of lavish spending by WNMU President Joseph Shepard and his associates.

Sen. Woods on HB 207: Schools 'struggling to adjust' with 'gender identity' as protected class

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2024

New Mexico State Senator Pat Woods has expressed concerns regarding House Bill 207, which mandates that schools accommodate students based on their gender identity.

Behrens decries wasteful spending on behalf of Lujan Grisham and others in state government: ‘Families are still struggling to make ends meet’

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 11, 2024

Larry Behrens, Communications Director for the energy advocacy group Power The Future, is calling out what he sees as wasteful government spending in New Mexico.

Leadership Albuquerque explores economic development at key sites

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2024

Leadership Albuquerque participants recently engaged in an immersive Economic Development Day, gaining insights into the economic landscape of New Mexico.

Charitable giving offers potential tax benefits at year's end

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2024

As the year draws to a close, individuals are considering their charitable contributions and tax planning for the upcoming year.

Executive order bans mining and transmission lines on Caja del Rio Plateau

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2024

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has issued Executive Order 2024-001, which prohibits mining, the construction of large transmission lines, and major thoroughfares on state lands within the Caja del Rio Plateau.

FOG appoints Christine Barber as new executive director

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 10, 2024

The Foundation for Open Government (FOG) has appointed Christine Barber as its new executive director.

Thornton outlines legislative agenda, seeks input from New Mexicans: 'As a freshman Senator, what else should I attempt?'

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 9, 2024

State Senate member-elect Ant Thornton, Ph.D., a Republican from Sandia Park, has outlined his legislative agenda for the upcoming 2025 session in post on X, emphasizing his commitment to addressing key issues such as border security, human trafficking, illegal foreign national border crossings, voter ID laws and parental rights.

Access to sacred places aids healing for Indigenous communities

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 9, 2024

Traditional knowledge, culture, health, and spirituality are deeply intertwined with Native American sacred places.

Regulatory sandbox proposed as solution for New Mexico's heavy regulatory burden

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 9, 2024

Among the various economic policy areas impacting New Mexico is its regulatory burden, which poses challenges for businesses.

Sen-Elect Block: NM Democrats' opposition to Trump's immigration plans 'will not stand'

By New Mexico Sun | Dec 9, 2024

State Senator-elect Jay Block of New Mexico's District 12 has expressed strong opposition to the Democratic resistance against President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration plans.

SPPI’s Brenner on Albuquerque legal battle: ‘Transparency is not a burden; it is a fundamental responsibility of government’

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 9, 2024

The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has escalated its legal battle with the City of Albuquerque by issuing a subpoena to CivicPlus/NextRequest, the company that manages the city’s public records database.