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The New Mexico House of Representatives passed a bill Saturday allowing judges to sentence anyone convicted of intentional child abuse resulting in death to life in prison, which in New Mexico is 30 years. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Senate abandoned efforts to work out a deal with the House and governor to address the state’s budget woes, instead approving its own fiscal plan before quitting work early Saturday. Continue Reading
Even as crime bills moved forward, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee worked to steer debate back to the state’s finances. Continue Reading
House Democrats accused the Republican leadership of keeping the public in the dark on legislation being considered. Continue Reading
The proposed solvency measures would touch every aspect of state services from workers and retirees to college campuses and special education students. Continue Reading
The state’s other public colleges and universities haven’t been as quick to make cuts and, unlike NMSU, raised tuition earlier this year. Continue Reading
Sadly, as difficult as it will be to solve the budget crisis, solving the economic crisis plaguing the state will require significantly more cooperation and leadership than we’ve seen. Continue Reading
State Corrections Department officials told the Legislative Finance Committee on Thursday they will be hard-pressed to make it through the current fiscal year without more money. Continue Reading
The head of the New Mexico Lottery says his organization could provide more money for students if the Legislature scrapped a requirement pledging 30 percent of ticket sales to college scholarships. Continue Reading
Michael Sanchez denied any intentional wrongdoing. “If there’s any taxes or penalties, I’ll pay it,” he said. Continue Reading
Lawmakers were still searching Thursday for hundreds of millions of dollars to balance New Mexico’s budget. Continue Reading
The governor calling a special session that begins on a Friday is unusual, but having it on the first weekend of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta presents a particular challenge. Continue Reading
Nora Espinoza’s suggestion that I have evaded campaign finance laws is completely and utterly false. Continue Reading
Saying she’s tired of political games, Gov. Susana Martinez announced Wednesday evening that she will call lawmakers to Santa Fe on Friday to address the state’s budget shortfall and consider three crime-related bills. Continue Reading
Assessment drives the curriculum instead of curricula driving assessment. It is a recipe for failure. Continue Reading