Governor names public education secretary, plus five assistants
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Karen Trujillo painted an optimistic picture of transforming the state’s public education system. Continue Reading
Gun control debate restarts in NM Legislature
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Even with Democrats holding a 46-24 majority in the House, any major gun control measures will face opposition — as well as wary moderates. Continue Reading
Dems back bill prohibiting state funds for private school books
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The legislation may be at odds with a state Supreme Court decision. Continue Reading
National popular vote measure clears first hurdle in House
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The legislation still has a long way to go before becoming reality. Continue Reading
Democrats’ competing bills aim to boost state’s minimum wage
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The minimum wage in New Mexico, unchanged since 2009, could see an upward adjustment from $7.50 an hour. Continue Reading
Make New Mexico first through education
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Improving New Mexico’s educational system will keep our population healthy, attract more high-quality jobs and set New Mexico on the path of long-term success. Continue Reading
Democrats split on charter school cap in New Mexico
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s plan to cap charter school enrollment met a wave of opposition Monday. Continue Reading
Bill seeks changes to state renewable energy standard
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The legislation would increase the renewable-energy standard to require 50 percent renewables by 2030 and 80 percent by 2040. Continue Reading
Proposals would cap charter schools in New Mexico
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Lawmakers are looking at a new way to keep charter schools from increasing. Continue Reading
The majority’s obligation to the minority voice
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In a two-party system of government, the majority rules; the minority has a right to be heard, and the majority has an obligation to listen and consider. Continue Reading
GOP blasts idea of paying New Mexico legislators
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Republicans in the state House of Representatives are blasting a proposal that would allow legislators to receive a salary. Continue Reading
Bill seeks voter approval to pay legislators a salary
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Rep. Roberto ‘Bobby’ Gonzales wants to send voters a constitutional amendment that would create a commission to set a salary for lawmakers. Continue Reading
NM court system in better shape, chief justice says
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But there’s still work to be done, the N.M. Supreme Court chief justice told a joint session of state lawmakers. Continue Reading
Legislators, please don’t chop family services into smaller pieces
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It is time to end the legislating of children and their families into lives of poverty, substandard housing, neglected communities and underfunded schools. Continue Reading
Professor warns legislators to get serious on climate change
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The member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a stark picture of New Mexico in a changing climate. Continue Reading