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
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
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
Domestic violence advocates tout progress of strangulation bills at the Roundhouse
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New Mexico is one of only five state without a law specifying that strangulation is a crime. Continue Reading
Senate committee ups funding for law enforcement, education, spaceport
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The state budget still needs approval of the full Senate, and then must go back to the House for concurrence. Continue Reading
Senate OKs new way of choosing candidates for lieutenant governor
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The bill in its current version would let major parties’ gubernatorial nominees choose their own running mates. Continue Reading
House overhauls lottery bill to ensure more funds for students
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The House heavily amended the measure in an attempt to protect the lottery scholarship fund for college students. Continue Reading
House votes down front-end license plate bill
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The inconvenience seemed to outweigh the potential public safety benefits as the House voted down the idea. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill headed to Senate floor
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A state Senate committee voted Friday for a bill allowing New Mexico’s taxpayer-funded spaceport to shield from public view the identity of its customers and other records. Continue Reading