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New Mexico Senate confirms Mariana Padilla as Secretary of Public Education

The New Mexico Senate convened on March 5, 2025, to address several key issues, including confirmations and legislation related to healthcare, education, and state investment procedures.


New Mexico Senate passes bill to stabilize Medicaid funding

The New Mexico Senate convened on March 5, 2025, to discuss several legislative matters including healthcare, education, and state investment procedures.


New Mexico Senate focuses on education improvements

Welcome to the first edition of the New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for the 57th Legislature.


New Mexico Senate discusses frontier area task force

Welcome to the first edition of the New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for the 57th Legislature.


New Mexico Senate discusses legislation and confirms appointments

The New Mexico Senate convened on March 5, 2025, for the first edition of the New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap for the 57th Legislature.


New Mexico Senate honors families of Missing West Mesa Women victims

The New Mexico Senate recognized Climate Crisis Day and New Mexico Historic Women Marker Day at the Roundhouse.


New Mexico Senate updates pipeline safety penalties to align with federal standards

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Senate addressed several legislative matters on what was designated as Climate Crisis Day and New Mexico Historic Women Marker Day.


New Mexico Senate discusses climate change legislation

Today, the New Mexico Senate focused on Climate Crisis Day and New Mexico Historic Women Marker Day.


New Mexico Senate discusses broadband expansion and passes key bills

Today, the New Mexico Senate addressed several key issues, including state financial investment, public safety, and broadband expansion.


New Mexico Senate passes bills on asset valuation, swatting crime, storage rentals

Today, the New Mexico Senate held a regular floor session in Santa Fe.


New Mexico Senate discusses healthcare support and other legislative matters

Business on the New Mexico Senate Floor proceeded this Monday morning, following an opening led by Taos High School’s Mariachi El Tigre to commemorate Taos County Day.


New Mexico Senate confirms key appointments for energy and water resources

Business on the New Mexico Senate Floor resumed Monday morning with an opening performance by Taos High School’s Mariachi El Tigre in honor of Taos County Day.


New Mexico Senate passes bills on education support and healthcare services

Moving into the final two weeks of the legislative session, the New Mexico Senate convened for a Saturday floor session on March 8, 2025.


New Mexico Senate passes bill to expand property insurance coverage

The New Mexico Senate held a session on March 8, 2025, as the legislative session nears its conclusion.


New Mexico Senate passes bill to streamline search and rescue operations

Moving into the final two weeks of the legislative session, the New Mexico State Senate convened for a Saturday floor session on March 8, 2025.


New Mexico Senate passes bill to boost economic development

The New Mexico Senate convened for a Saturday floor session as the legislative session approaches its final two weeks.


New Mexico Senate passes bill to create Nicotine Prevention Fund

Today, the New Mexico Senate held a regular floor session in Santa Fe.


New Mexico Senate honors late Governor Bill Richardson

Today, the New Mexico Senate convened for a scheduled floor session in Santa Fe.


OPINION: New Mexico’s Ongoing Push to Socialism

We have serious problems in this state and New Mexicans need to realize that we all have a part to play in finding solutions.


ABQ Reads celebrates Dr. Seuss by distributing books to elementary students

ABQ Reads, a program focused on enhancing literacy skills among kindergarten and first-grade students, is continuing its efforts by distributing at least two books monthly to participating classrooms through April.