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Medical professionals would have to determine a patient has no more than six months to live before prescribing drugs that would help the patient end his or her own life. Continue Reading
In my fifty-year love affair with education, I have become increasingly disappointed that real education leaders are being replaced by politicians. Continue Reading
Early in his legislative career, Saavedra sponsored legislation that made New Mexico the first state to provide funds for the Special Olympics. Continue Reading
They marched in support of a slate of legislative proposals aimed at leveling the playing field for immigrants and low-wage workers. Continue Reading
Federal employees are returning to work on Monday. For now. Continue Reading
The bill would add New Mexico to a small list of states that allow what proponents call medical aid in dying, which is also known as assisted suicide. Continue Reading
Federal workers should be appreciated and supported, not held as hostages because someone isn’t getting their way. Continue Reading
Just how much the Mexican government is willing to cooperate with Washington remains uncertain. Continue Reading
Concern that courts could undermine or overturn the country’s landmark decision on abortion has renewed a push to repeal an old, unenforceable state law that makes it a fourth-degree felony to perform the procedure. Continue Reading
A new report on the economic effects of escalating costs to attend New Mexico colleges and universities calls for more financial assistance for low-income students and recommends an income cap on eligibility for the Legislative Lottery Scholarship. Continue Reading
After years of efforts by drug-law reform advocates, could this be the year that New Mexico legalizes marijuana? There’s little doubt that the state is closer now than ever. Continue Reading
The legislation would prohibit state and local police agencies from using any resources to enforce federal immigration law. Continue Reading
Backers argue the measures would boost participation in elections. Continue Reading
Three employees in Las Cruces were laid off; the others worked in California. Continue Reading
Cities and counties would be allowed to opt out of allowing retail marijuana sales. Continue Reading