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Democrats in the N.M. House of Representatives have identified four tax or fee increases they say would prevent more cuts to education and put the state on better financial footing. Continue Reading
But several lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle had pointed questions about it. Continue Reading
Rumors spread Wednesday that federal agents were at schools in Doña Ana County arresting immigrants living in the United States without legal status, but officials say that didn’t happen. Continue Reading
While requiring greater transparency from political groups, the bill would also double the amount of money individuals can donate to candidates for public office. Continue Reading
The protest ended peacefully after the city police chief spoke with its leader and people moved off the street into a nearby park. Continue Reading
The newspapers — the Las Cruces Sun-News, El Paso Times, Carlsbad Current-Argus and Alamogordo Daily News — are all owned by Gannett, the United States’ largest newspaper publishing company. Continue Reading
Rep. Jason Harper has introduced a bill he hopes can put the state on better financial footing for decades to come. Continue Reading
Judging by the reaction a similar bill received in a Senate committee earlier this week, the House bill could run into trouble. Continue Reading
Alex Romero said he hopes his business background will help UNM find ways to recruit and retain students and prepare them to take on jobs in New Mexico that will build up the state and preserve its cultural legacy. Continue Reading
The measure would have to clear both houses of the Legislature to make the ballot in 2018. Then voters would decide whether to use the endowment for pre-K programs. Continue Reading
Trujillo, 77, was flown to Denver last week for treatment of a heart condition. Continue Reading
The searchable database includes 2017 financial disclosure statements for hundreds of government officials. Continue Reading
Essentially, this law will stop private-party sales between people trying to do it right. Those who were not following the law anyway will carry on. Continue Reading
Undocumented immigrant Miguel Angel Torres was on his way to deliver Valentine’s Day chocolates to his daughter last week near Austin. Now, in what his family calls a case of mistaken identity, Torres is in an immigration lock-up near San Antonio. Continue Reading
It was unclear whether the legislation represented a temporary or a permanent step back from the brink of a breakdown for the judicial system. Continue Reading