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The idea is part of a raft of immigration proposals signed by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly that are likely to spur international and legal challenges. Continue Reading
A former state senator who is helping lead the fight against high-interest payday and other small loans said Monday that a bill to cap rates at 36 percent is dead. Continue Reading
The bill they approved would give New Mexico’s five electoral college votes to the winner of the national popular vote. Continue Reading
The proposal drew opposition from business organizations and workers rights groups alike on Monday, but for different reasons. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s untapped wind and solar power have the potential to supply all our state’s electricity needs and sell millions of excess Gigawatts to other markets. Continue Reading
Many believe consolidating city, school district and other local elections would increase voter turnout, but some agencies oppose the proposal for financial reasons. Continue Reading
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to close the circuit courts in Questa and Quemado. Continue Reading
If hemp is a miracle crop, why isn’t it flourishing in agricultural communities across New Mexico? The answer is simple yet complicated: Hemp is illegal. Continue Reading
But Republicans have raised concerns about whether the measure would provide enough safeguards for patients. Continue Reading
Lobbyists for out-of-state organizations on both sides of the gun background check issue have spent thousands of dollars to push their positions. Continue Reading
Consolidating elections is not a magic bullet, but it plays a crucial role in removing barriers to voting. It is urgent that we begin to build a voting culture that invites everyone to vote in every election. Continue Reading
Las Cruces was ground zero on Wednesday for the heated disagreement that will shape our nation for years to come. The city was ready. Continue Reading
It’s good business for New Mexico when consumers throughout the state have the information they need to make sound investment decisions. Continue Reading
Some sections of the oil and gas industry opposed the measure and took their concerns to Republican lawmakers. Ironically, the bill was sponsored by a Republican and was backed by the GOP governor’s administration. Continue Reading
Similar legislation was approved in the Senate in 2015 but died in the House. Continue Reading