NEWS Influential state senator facing ethics complaint over sons' business says he followed state-issued guidance Sen. George Mu帽oz says he does not recall making phone call cited in state DOT records
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
NEWS Supreme Court rejects Democrats' effort to run legislative fill-in candidates The ruling by state's highest court resolves simmering legal dispute over two state House races
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 New Mexico health officials say state will launch awareness campaign about looming Medicaid changes State agency plans to spend nearly $1.7 million on campaign involving billboards, TV ads
NEWS State lawmaker defends improper paid leave flagged in Los Lunas Schools audit Former deputy superintendent says he was undergoing prostate cancer treatment when he took paid time off during legislative sessions
NEWS Democrats face legal hurdles in attempt to get fill-in legislative candidates on ballot County clerks in two counties have blocked Democrats from replacing candidates who withdrew
NEWS Revenue estimate: High oil prices due to Iran war mean $924 million in 鈥榥ew鈥� money for New Mexico Projected revenue growth could bolster state trust funds, prompt debates about financial relief
NEWS Bernalillo County Democrats pick former state Sen. Lisa Curtis to fill House seat ballot vacancy Prominent trial attorney will face off against incumbent GOP Rep. Nicole Chavez this fall
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
NEWS GOP members of Epstein truth commission say Deb Haaland reference omitted from interim report Democratic leader of bipartisan panel says report's contents stemmed from 'collective decision'
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 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
NEWS Truth commission report: Epstein likely got 'favorable treatment' from NM law enforcement Four-member commission also announces it plans to issue four additional subpoenas
NEWS New Mexico's push for 2028 early primary status could encounter logistical challenges GOP gubernatorial nominee wary about potential costs associated with primary date change
NEWS Healthcare costs, not enrollment, driving New Mexico's rising Medicaid price tag Legislative report finds per-member Medicaid costs have jumped by nearly $300 since 2020
NEWS New Mexico鈥檚 behavioral health overhaul faces bumpy road to implementation As regional plans take shape, concerns linger about statewide cohesion and tribal input
NEWS Governor's rebate proposal gets tepid response from candidates vying to take her place in 2027 Haaland, Hull both say they prefer more long-lasting approaches to providing financial relief
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
NEWS New Mexico law streamlining in-home childcare among 20 new measures set to take effect Bills dealing with license plate readers, reading assessments will also hit the books this week
NEWS Governor calls on lawmakers to approve $250 tax rebates to soften blow of high gas prices Some lawmakers say tax code changes could deliver more lasting financial relief
NEWS Truth-finding commission announces new round of Epstein subpoenas as report deadline nears Federal prosecutors, state agencies among targets of latest round of nine subpoenas
NEWS Legislative report: New Mexico's high SNAP error rate could cost state up to $173 million per year Top state health official says plan in place to reduce impact of cost-sharing in federal budget bill
NEWS NM Senate Democratic floor leader Peter Wirth says he won't seek reelection in 2028 Veteran lawmaker also plans to relinquish leadership post before next year's 60-day session
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'
NEWS State Supreme Court overturns lower court, orders Rep. Rebecca Dow be put back on ballot Veteran GOP lawmaker previously knocked off ballot amid dispute over nominating petitions
NEWS NM Supreme Court sets oral arguments in dispute over Rep. Rebecca Dow's ballot status Court hearing on April 21 comes after veteran lawmaker appealed lower court ruling
ELECTION 2026 State Rep. Mark Murphy ends reelection campaign, increasing number of departing incumbents First-term GOP lawmaker withdrew from House race on final day to do so
NEWS State Rep. Rebecca Dow knocked off ballot after court challenge, but vows to appeal Veteran GOP lawmaker disqualified for failing to submit proper nominating petitions
NEWS Governor signs budget and tax package before deadline, but vetoes disaster response bill Lujan Grisham says annual spending bill marks 鈥榤assive leap鈥� forward for state
NEWS Gov. signs universal child care bill into law, vows program will be 'sea change' for families Funding to provide state-subsidized child care will come primarily from $11 billion trust fund
NEWS New Mexico revenue collections dip amid economic slowdown Lower-than-projected revenue levels could force state to tap cash reserves to balance budget
EDUCATION Governor signs education package on reading, math, teacher benefits Bills target literacy and math instruction, create a state Office of Special Education, lower health insurance costs for teachers and increase teacher resident salaries
LEGISLATURE Governor signs medical malpractice bill, predicts it will deliver quick results Lujan Grisham says newly signed bill will make New Mexico more desirable for health professionals
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
PREP ATHLETICS Student-athlete eligibility bill falls short Sen. Maestas' bill proposing moving decision-making power on student-athlete eligibility from 近距离内射合集 to PED was not heard
LEGISLATURE With funding infusion on tap, multistory office building next to Capitol set to move forward Lawmakers appropriated $95 million for project in capital outlay bill awaiting final approval
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 Cellphone ban dies; literacy and teacher health insurance bills head to governor's desk Lawmakers hope to revisit the ban next year
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 Five education bills pass Legislature, head to governor's desk Bills would change math instruction, raise student teacher salaries and create an Office of Special Education
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
LEGISLATURE Bill would help fund significant stadium upgrades at UNM and 近距离内射合集 Senate sends college athletics-friendly budget to House for approval
LEGISLATURE Senate loads medical malpractice bill with amendments Judiciary Committee plans to take vote on Tuesday
LEGISLATURE Truth-finding commission focused on Epstein's activities in New Mexico set to ramp up quickly Four-member panel could hold first meeting one day after being approved by House
LEGISLATURE Senate approves budget bill after outcry over stripped-out salary increases The $11.1 billion spending plan now returns to House as session nears end
LEGISLATURE Senate passes tax package aimed at incentivizing physicians, affordable housing projects Revenue to pay for new tax breaks would come from changes to corporate income tax code
LEGISLATURE New Mexico tech, energy companies seek funding infusions as lawmakers rethink R&D tax credits Incentives aimed at growth sectors as fusion energy, quantum computing make major investments in state
