Bill to ease plant closing impact heads to House floor
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The House passed a bill designed to help a large school district keep most of its tax base if PNM closes the San Juan Generating Station. Continue Reading
Early education proposal dies without Senate finance hearing
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The proposal to expand early childhood education across New Mexico died quietly Tuesday at the state Capitol. Continue Reading
In defense Sen. Candelaria, a true leader
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Sen. Candelaria’s progressive street cred should be immune from suspicion. And he’s evolved to take on issues that don’t necessarily fit comfortably into his party’s worldview. Continue Reading
The battle for transparency at the Roundhouse is never-ending
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Legislation that would help New Mexicans better understand state government is going nowhere fast in the legislative session that ends Thursday. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill clears Senate, heads to House
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State senators voted 35-5 on Monday to grant greater secrecy to Spaceport America. Continue Reading
Large chunk of Carlsbad — and tax dollars — may get swallowed by sinkhole
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A sinkhole is threatening to swallow part of Carlsbad. In the meantime, it is poised to consume tens of millions of tax dollars. Continue Reading
Background check flap stalls confirmation hearing
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A senior Democratic lawmaker says the secretary-designate of the state Public Education Department has not consented to a background check. Continue Reading
Las Cruces lawmakers want state to allow cannabis to treat opioid addiction
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State Sen. Jeff Steinborn and Rep. Joanne Ferrary are pushing the Department of Health secretary to allow the treatment. Continue Reading
Stopping the runaway federal government
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Among the most pernicious and costly threats to the wellbeing of families and small businesses is a federal government out of control. Continue Reading
Record low snowpack foretells troubling spring, summer
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The lack of snow in New Mexico’s mountains will have implications for farmers and cities in the spring and summer. And of course, people are already worried about fire season. Continue Reading
On political cartoons, civility and why you should support NMPolitics.net
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Donate to a news organization that is working combat false narratives and division. Continue Reading
Governor takes credit for surplus brought by oil and gas rebound
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A flyer that reads like an election-campaign ad for Gov. Susana Martinez hit Albuquerque mailboxes last week. Continue Reading
Committee blocks bill shielding law enforcement officers
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The bill would have extended greater legal immunity to officers accused of wrongdoing. Continue Reading
Bills would earmark funds to improve school security
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A December shooting at Aztec High School has become a call to action at the Legislature. Continue Reading
Setting priorities as we go forward with ‘new’ money
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Fortunately, we are experiencing an uptick in state revenues that is allowing us to fill some of the gaps left by the past decade’s revenue shortfalls. Continue Reading