Some tax changes that would fix New Mexico’s economy
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Why keep the status quo and continue to limp along on a false economy for years when we can fundamentally repair New Mexico? Continue Reading
I marched with my daughter to feel proud, strong and brave together
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This is how democracy works, and how our country rights itself. Continue Reading
Budget crisis pushes session to breakneck start
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Not until legislators balance this year’s budget can they begin work in earnest on a budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. Continue Reading
Solvency bills clear House on near-party-line vote
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Similar legislation easily cleared the state Senate with bipartisan support. Continue Reading
Women’s March draws 1,500 people in Las Cruces
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Lots of women — and men and children too — gathered at Las Cruces’ new downtown plaza on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump on the day after his inauguration. Continue Reading
Trump promised to resign from his companies — but there’s no record he’s done so
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To transfer control of his companies, the president has to submit filings in Florida, Delaware and New York. We spoke to officials in each of those states. Continue Reading
Trump hits populist note in inaugural address
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As promised, President Trump kept it short, and largely avoided lofty language. Continue Reading
NM’s U.S. senators, representatives weigh in on Trump’s inauguration
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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, a Republican, sounded proud and hopeful. The other members of New Mexico’s delegation, all Democrats, had their own responses. Continue Reading
State budget relief may place burden on schools, fire departments
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Senate leaders say the cutbacks are unavoidable because lawmakers have already drained reserves in other areas of state government. Continue Reading
The Land of Enchantment can’t stand by Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator
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We call out all New Mexicans to ask our senators, Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall, to oppose Scott Pruitt’s confirmation for EPA administrator. Continue Reading
Chief Justice Daniels’ 2017 State of the Judiciary Address
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Here is Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels’ 2017 State of the Judiciary Address. Continue Reading
As lawmakers wrangle with deficit, House votes to cut legislative budget
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The House voted to shave about 2.5 percent from the Legislature’s budget and revert some of its own reserve funds to help balance the state budget. Continue Reading
Bill seeks to outlaw gay ‘conversion therapy’ in New Mexico
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Physicians and therapists groups have condemned the treatment, but most states allow the therapy for children. Six states, including California and New York, and several cities have imposed bans. Continue Reading
Gun-safety group was top spender among Roundhouse lobbyists in 2016
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Everytown for Gun Safety completely outgunned the National Rifle Association in New Mexico spending last year. Continue Reading
Chief justice: State’s judicial system ‘is on life support’
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State Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Daniels portrayed a court system withering from funding cuts to the point it can no longer provide indigent defendants their constitutional rights to an adequate defense. Continue Reading