Trujillo unveils plans to improve public education
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On the job for a bit more than a week, the state’s secretary-designate of public education already has outlined priorities. Continue Reading
Minimum wage hike advances despite restaurant industry’s fight
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Democrats campaigned last year on a promise to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage. Continue Reading
Lawmaker tables own privacy bill amid sharp criticisms
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Rep. Andrea Romero’s bill would have fined private companies if they did not remove “damaging” or “excessive” information about people from their websites. Continue Reading
Bill would let parties choose: Open primaries or pay for them
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Backers hope the legislation will win over legislators wary of letting just any voter help pick their party’s nominees. Continue Reading
NM should create an office of outdoor recreation
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Outdoor recreation is a mostly untapped reservoir of economic potential for New Mexico’s economy. Continue Reading
Dems push plan to tap more from permanent fund for early childhood
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A proposal to draw more money from the state Land Grant Permanent Fund to expand early childhood education jumped its first hurdle with ease Wednesday. Continue Reading
Bill would reduce penalties for drug possession
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Mere possession of any illegal drug — heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine — would no longer be a felony. Continue Reading
Measure allowing medical cannabis in public schools advances
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A legislative committee voted 6-0 to advance a bill granting school districts the power to let students use prescription marijuana. Continue Reading
Governor adds NM to states supporting Paris climate pact
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Lujan Grisham said New Mexico aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 45 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. Continue Reading
Bill seeks electrical power competition, local control
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The sponsors say their bill would result in more energy from renewable sources in cities, towns and pueblos throughout the state. Continue Reading
Committee adds time frame to aid-in-dying bill
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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
The political devastation of public education
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In my fifty-year love affair with education, I have become increasingly disappointed that real education leaders are being replaced by politicians. Continue Reading
Longtime former legislator ‘Kiki’ Saavedra dies
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Early in his legislative career, Saavedra sponsored legislation that made New Mexico the first state to provide funds for the Special Olympics. Continue Reading
Hundreds march on Roundhouse for immigrants and workers
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They marched in support of a slate of legislative proposals aimed at leveling the playing field for immigrants and low-wage workers. Continue Reading
Aid-in-dying bill builds support but faces tough questions from critics
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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