NEWS Journal Poll: Proposal to pay NM legislators a salary has support, but many voters still undecided Democratic voters more likely than Republicans to support proposed constitutional amendment
COURT Former House majority leader pleads guilty to four state charges Plea in the state case follows Sheryl Williams Stapleton's conviction last month in federal court
NEWS Democratic lawmaker steps down from DA's office job after AG says arrangement violated state law NM Department of Justice refutes claims by Rep. Andrea Romero that legal guidance was politically motivated
NEWS A recent history of New Mexico legislators convicted of public corruption offenses Here's a look at the most notable convictions
NEWS Albuquerque city clerk selected as director of Legislature's administrative arm Ethan Watson expected to take over next month as Legislative Council Service director
TECHNOLOGY Republicans push back on proposal for statewide data center moratorium Democratic lawmakers plan to propose temporary ban on data centers in upcoming session
NEWS New Mexico House Democrats announce plan to reform embattled CYFD Lawmakers plan legislation in January to overhaul the agency, following reports of child deaths
ECONOMY Spaceport America says Virgin Galactic has slashed payments for services, hurting budget Company invoked a 2018 clause to cut the fees it pays to the spaceport following a flight pause two years ago
NEWS Vacant House seat in southern NM prompts dispute between legislative leaders House GOP floor leader urges Do帽a Ana County commissioners to tread carefully in filling vacant seat
NEWS Organized retail crime law yields its longest sentence yet Defendant sentenced to 18 years in prison on law passed in 2023 Legislature
NEWS Lawmakers readying social media protection bills in wake of landmark New Mexico court ruling Gubernatorial candidates sound different tones, but both support more action by legislators
COURTS State official says Stapleton pressured her to buy co-defendant's software Testimony continues in public corruption trial of former House majority leader
LEGISLATURE House representative from Shiprock tight-lipped on encounter with police at Chicago hotel Democratic incumbent Joseph Hernandez sought new accommodations after 'negative experience with a hotel security guard鈥�
LEGISLATURE House Democrats bid farewell as representatives retire early, paving way for successors Reps. Herrera, Ferrary retire before terms end, setting stage for new generation in new year
HIGHER EDUCATION UNM medical students get $5M tuition break to keep doctors in New Mexico School leaders hope a legislative grant will entice more students to stay after graduation
NEWS Democratic lawmakers plan to push for data center moratorium in New Mexico Critics of proposed legislation say data center ban could send harmful economic message
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Lawmakers tour fire and flood recovery sites in Ruidoso Legislative Finance Committee meets in village affected by recent wildfires
NEWS Special audit: State lawmaker was overpaid by school district, wife collected unqualified stipends Audit focused on Los Lunas Schools found Rep. Brian Baca improperly used sick leave during legislative sessions
NEWS Top New Mexico legislative staffer to step down after less than two years on job Legislative Council Service director says resignation based on assessment of 'totality of the role'
EDUCATION New Mexico should come up with a plan to regulate AI use in schools, state officials say Lawmakers debate personalized learning benefits against cheating, data privacy and cognitive concerns
ELECTION 2026 State House primary contests could determine chamber鈥檚 political tilt for next two years Most contested legislative primary races involve Democrats, who hold political control in House
NEWS Republicans' proposal to create new DOGE-inspired legislative panel voted down In torpedoing proposal, top Democratic lawmakers describe plan as redundant, unnecessary
LEGISLATURE Former legislators seek return to Roundhouse, as state House races take shape Total of five incumbent House members not seeking reelection this year
REAL ESTATE New Mexico commercial real estate officials, assessors eye working group after tax cap fails to advance Legislation would have limited nonresidential property tax valuations increases 5% per year
NEWS Audit finds CYFD misspent funding intended to expand behavioral health services for children Agency disputes misspending allegation, but says it's implementing new internal controls
NEWS US Rep. Vasquez 鈥榝ully鈥� supports NM Legislature鈥檚 ban on ICE detention facilities NM鈥檚 rural counties shouldn鈥檛 rely on private prisons as an economic model, Vasquez says
LEGISLATURE Medical malpractice reform predicted to gradually improve NM doctor shortage, but no instant fix Bill approved by lawmakers last week caps punitive damages for the first time in the state
LEGISLATURE New Mexico Legislature 2026: Which bills passed and which failed in the 30-day session From crime bills to child care and road funding, here鈥檚 what lawmakers passed 鈥� and what got left on the Roundhouse cutting-room floor
LEGISLATURE Governor touts big wins, airs a few disappointments after end of 30-day session Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills
LEGISLATURE Economic relief bill headed to governor's desk after state bans contracts with ICE The last minute legislation made the deadline but saw funds slashed in half
LEGISLATURE House passes bill requiring student drivers to take course on pedestrian, bicyclist safety 'I appreciate what this bill is trying to accomplish,' House Minority Whip says
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers pass budget, revive 1% raises as session nears end Governor lauds legislators for approving medical malpractice, universal child care bills
LEGISLATURE Bill that would have banned 'extremely dangerous weapons,' tightened dealer security, stalls Lawmakers commit to pursuing gun control in the future: 'I don't feel we can give up,' key sponsor says
LEGISLATURE Voters to decide whether New Mexico legislators should be paid a salary Senate narrowly approved proposed constitutional amendment that would take effect in 2029
LEGISLATURE Bill that would restrict license plate data sharing passes House, heads to governor's desk Supporters couch legislation in broader questions of data privacy, opponents criticize partisan basis
LEGISLATURE 'Emergency' economic relief bill races the clock after state bans contracts with ICE The bill would send $10.5 million to rural communities that rely on immigration detention facilities
LEGISLATURE Epstein truth-finding commission plans to start issuing subpoenas to 鈥榩ersons of interest鈥� Congresswoman says prominent New Mexico residents named in unredacted Epstein files
