Legislators strike a middle path between Martinez and judiciary on crime
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New Mexico has risen to the top of national lists marking property and violent crime rates in American cities. But how to solve it? Continue Reading
House passes $6.3 billion budget; governor slams it as ‘soft on crime’
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Legislative leaders argued the budget is mostly in line with what the governor requested. Continue Reading
New Mexico House panel OKs bipartisan crime legislation
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Democrats and Republicans rallied behind a package of crime and public safety legislation on Wednesday. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill moves closer to Senate vote
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Members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee advanced the bill on a vote of 7-1 without a recommendation. Continue Reading
Bill to raise pet food fees advances
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The increase would raise more than $800,000 a year for spay and neuter programs. Continue Reading
Bill to fund new Code Talkers museum passes Senate committee
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The bill would allocate $1 million to build a Navajo Code Talkers museum and veterans center in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Senator’s comment about people with Parkinson’s sparks controversy
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The moment came during discussion about creating a movement disorders center at UNM. Continue Reading
New allegations in border fence lawsuit: racketeering, bribes and money laundering
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The latest lawsuit filing in Hidalgo County talks of kickback deals worked out over drinks and steak dinners. Continue Reading
Lobbyist spending on meals, receptions fuels lawmakers
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Energy companies, state-funded schools, car dealers, health care companies and others have kept New Mexico legislators well fed. Continue Reading
Bipartisan plan would alter how university regents are selected
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A Senate committee on Monday approved a bipartisan proposal that would take away a bit of the governor’s power to pick university regents. Continue Reading
MVD violating law on driving and ID cards, lawsuit claims
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The lawsuit claims the Motor Vehicle Division has stopped applicants from obtaining driver’s authorization cards and non-Real ID identification cards even though they met all requirements. Continue Reading
Lottery scholarship change would grant a specific dollar amount
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Though the proposal does not make college more affordable, it does at least ensure that students can count on a certain amount every year while balancing out the struggling lottery scholarship fund. Continue Reading
Legislative debate over spaceport secrecy begins this week
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A bill that would let state officials keep all information about Spaceport America’s customers secret is scheduled for its first hearing Tuesday. Continue Reading
Lawmakers beef up proposed raises due to brighter budget forecast
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Teachers and state employees might get a bigger raise than legislators and Gov. Susana Martinez originally proposed. Continue Reading
State Land Commissioner Dunn switches to Libertarian Party
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Dunn said he is considering his next political move as his term comes to an end later this year. Continue Reading