My experience at Trump’s inauguration renewed my hope
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Conversations in Washington, D.C. with people who were there to celebrate and to protest taught me a valuable lesson. Continue Reading
Democrats propose bill to increase film incentive cap
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A pair of state legislators wants to devote more money to rebates for moviemakers and television producers who do business in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Disputes linger on where to scrounge funds for state budget fix
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Disagreements over a solvency package Tuesday kept most of the plan from moving forward to the governor. Continue Reading
Economists say oil turnaround will spur New Mexico growth
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That means higher employment and income levels throughout New Mexico by 2018, two economists said. Continue Reading
Bill to restrict food stamp purchases dies
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Five Democratic state senators banded together Tuesday to block the Republican bill. Continue Reading
Legislator seeks to bar NM police from aiding deportations
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The bill would prohibit state and local police from arresting people based solely on their immigration status. Continue Reading
The N.M. Legislature is giving you greater access. Use it.
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You arguably have a greater ability to access the work of the N.M. Legislature than at any previous time in its history. So get involved. Continue Reading
Battle over reinstating New Mexico solar tax credits begins anew
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Members of the public, largely environmental groups and lobbyists for both the solar and oil and gas industries, voiced support for the bill. Continue Reading
Bill aims to help broadband expansion in NM
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The legislation to allow governments, companies to share costs has widespread bipartisan support. Continue Reading
House scales back cuts to school budgets
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House members voted to scale back the cuts from $50 million to about $38 million during the next five months. Continue Reading
Thanks to those fighting in DC to save our health-care programs
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Cutting health-care programs for people in the middle class, the poor, and the elderly will ruin the quality of life for many and will actually end the lives of some. Continue Reading
Dems again propose gas tax hike to ease state’s fiscal crisis
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Sen. John Arthur Smith said legislators have few other choices in the midst of a financial crisis he described as the governor’s making. Continue Reading
Open primaries might boost voter turnout, bill sponsors say
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A growing number of voters don’t want to register as either Republicans or Democrats, so a bipartisan group of lawmakers is proposing legislation that would allow independents to vote in New Mexico primary elections. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Women’s March draws 1,500 people in Las Cruces’
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A prior version of this posting incorrectly stated that the Women’s March was the largest event to date on Las Cruces’ new plaza, not the second largest. Continue Reading
Trump to nominate Heather Wilson to be Air Force secretary
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President Donald Trump announced Monday that he intends to nominate former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson of New Mexico to be secretary of the Air Force. Continue Reading