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Republicans on a House committee closed ranks Thursday evening to move ahead a bill that would allow retired police officers to return to work for up to five years while still collecting their pension benefits. Continue Reading
The rally came at a time when New Mexico charter schools are coming under increased scrutiny for both academic achievement and financial practices. Continue Reading
Adrian Sewell, the New Mexico rancher who joined armed protesters occupying a wildlife refuge in Oregon last weekend, says he doesn’t want violence. The fight, he says, is about the right people have to use public lands. Continue Reading
One state senator criticized another for laziness and lethargy in holding confirmation hearings for appointees to state boards and commissions. Continue Reading
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The gun press — my term for media that is relentless in proffering the belief that foaming at the mouth “gun haters” are minutes away from excising the Second Amendment from the U.S. Constitution — gives me a headache. Continue Reading
The perception that government in New Mexico has a high level of cronyism is one factor dampening private investment in the state, according to a report released last week. Continue Reading
Here’s ProPublica’s reading guide to the Planned Parenthood videos and what has happened since. Continue Reading
A major sticking point is the Republican plan to create driving privilege cards for undocumented immigrants, who currently can apply for a regular driver’s license. Continue Reading
The crash in energy prices has torn a monster hole in the state of New Mexico’s budget. Continue Reading
As the New Mexico Legislature spends much of its time debating bills that would create more crimes, increase prison time and, in some cases, take sentencing decisions out of the hands of judges, other states are moving in the other direction. Continue Reading
A House bill that would offer a tax break to what one lawmaker calls the “little guys” of the oil and gas industry cleared its first hurdle Wednesday. Continue Reading
State Supreme Court Justice Charles Daniels, departing from the tradition of judicial impartiality, joined with state legislators Wednesday to advocate for what he called the most important criminal justice reform of his eight years on the bench. Continue Reading
Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich called for legal action against the protesters and an end to the standoff. Continue Reading
On the table: $575 million and a singular opportunity to hold the leadership of the Albuquerque Public Schools accountable. Continue Reading