Bill seeks changes to state renewable energy standard
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The legislation would increase the renewable-energy standard to require 50 percent renewables by 2030 and 80 percent by 2040. Continue Reading
Proposals would cap charter schools in New Mexico
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Lawmakers are looking at a new way to keep charter schools from increasing. Continue Reading
GOP blasts idea of paying New Mexico legislators
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Republicans in the state House of Representatives are blasting a proposal that would allow legislators to receive a salary. Continue Reading
Federal shutdown hurting workers outside government
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Federal employees and contractors aren’t the the only ones suffering because of the government’s nearly monthlong partial shutdown. Continue Reading
Bill seeks voter approval to pay legislators a salary
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Rep. Roberto ‘Bobby’ Gonzales wants to send voters a constitutional amendment that would create a commission to set a salary for lawmakers. Continue Reading
NM court system in better shape, chief justice says
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But there’s still work to be done, the N.M. Supreme Court chief justice told a joint session of state lawmakers. Continue Reading
Professor warns legislators to get serious on climate change
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The member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a stark picture of New Mexico in a changing climate. Continue Reading
House Dems aim to fast-track early childhood funding proposal
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Quick approval by the House might pressure powerful Sen. John Arthur Smith to give the proposal a hearing. Continue Reading
In battle over Morales successor, governor backs down
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Lujan Grisham appointed Gabriel Ramos to fill the state Senate seat vacated by Lt. Gov. Howie Morales. Continue Reading
Governor charges into session, doubles down on liberal priorities
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The governor called on lawmakers to pour a half-billion dollars more into education, raise the minimum wage, pass gun control legislation and expand the state’s tax incentives for the film industry. Continue Reading
Senate will hold levers of power during legislative session
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Some lawmakers believe it is the Senate’s job to challenge the governor, no matter the party. Continue Reading
Lawmakers will flesh out key details of ethics commission this session
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State legislators will decide how much power it has, how much funding it gets, and, perhaps thorniest of all, how open and transparent its work will be. Continue Reading
Legislative committee recommends $7 billion state budget
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The proposal includes a whopping $600 million for public works projects around New Mexico. Continue Reading
Santa Fe childhood shaped Gov. Lujan Grisham
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Those who knew her then describe her as bubbly. Smart. Outgoing. Funny. Friendly. Energetic. And standing at about 4-foot-11, short. Continue Reading
Ambitious renewable energy goals on deck as new political era dawns in NM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ambitious goals for New Mexico’s renewable energy future. Continue Reading