Doña Ana County undersheriff fired amid harassment scandal
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Facing growing pressure to take stronger action in the wake of a harassment scandal, Doña Ana County Sheriff Enrique ‘Kiki’ Vigil fired his undersheriff on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Bill to open governor’s contingency fund wouldn’t apply to Martinez
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The Senate Finance Committee amended the measure to ensure it would not take effect until Jan. 1, when a new governor takes office. Continue Reading
Proposal to change university regent selection process blocked
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Backers argued the amendment would depoliticize the often partisan process of selecting regents for the boards of New Mexico’s public universities. Continue Reading
Juvenile sentencing proposal faces uphill climb in Legislature
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The bill would eliminate automatic release at age 21 for those sentenced for serious offenses as juveniles. Continue Reading
Legislature calls on UNM to consider center for movement disorders
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The number of people diagnosed with movement disorders in New Mexico is 250,000. There are three in-state specialists to treat them, all in Albuquerque. Continue Reading
Senate panel vote dims chances for PNM’s coal-plant measure
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A Senate committee voted to stall a bill allowing Public Service Company of New Mexico to sell bonds to pay for the early closing of a coal-burning power plant. Continue Reading
House committee blocks abortion bill at emotional hearing
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Two hours of emotional testimony from New Mexicans on both sides of the abortion debate did not seem to change anyone’s mind at the Legislature on Saturday. Continue Reading
Swift end for House bill to reinstate death penalty
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New Mexico abolished the death penalty in 2009, and it is not coming back this year. Continue Reading
Senate committee rejects food tax legislation
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A state Senate committee rejected a proposal Friday to reinstate the tax on food except for a narrow range of healthy staples. Continue Reading
State budget includes more money for Spaceport America
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Some lawmakers say there are new reasons to be optimistic that the state can become a hub for the space industry. Continue Reading
Teen’s death dominates legislative hearing on fatal child abuse penalty
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The bill would toughen the penalty for killing a child between the ages of 13 and 18. Continue Reading
Legislator says he was shut out during budget process
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The committee omitted Rep. James Townsend’s proposal to restore about $41 million cut from the reserves of school districts last year. Continue Reading
Approval ratings for Gov. Martinez continue to sag
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Gov. Susana Martinez continues to see her approval ratings slide. Continue Reading
Bill would mandate post-graduation plan to obtain high school diploma
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Students attending New Mexico’s public schools may have to add one more graduation requirement to their check-off list. Continue Reading
Virgin Galactic ramps up NM operations as spaceport optimism increases at the Roundhouse
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Virgin Galactic has increased its staff and spending in New Mexico. Meanwhile, the House has approved $10 million for a new hangar at the spaceport to try to attract new customers. Continue Reading