Q&A: New NMED boss brings a commitment ‘to go big on environmental issues’
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James Kenney sat down with New Mexico Political Report to talk about his vision for the state’s Environment Department. Continue Reading
Legislative committee recommends $7 billion state budget
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The proposal includes a whopping $600 million for public works projects around New Mexico. Continue Reading
Santa Fe childhood shaped Gov. Lujan Grisham
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Those who knew her then describe her as bubbly. Smart. Outgoing. Funny. Friendly. Energetic. And standing at about 4-foot-11, short. Continue Reading
Ambitious renewable energy goals on deck as new political era dawns in NM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ambitious goals for New Mexico’s renewable energy future. Continue Reading
Session could bring new direction, money for criminal justice system
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Lawmakers are hopeful that 2019 brings an opportunity to significantly overhaul major parts of the New Mexico criminal justice system after what one key state senator called a ‘lost decade’ that saw myriad ideas but scant action. Continue Reading
Lawmakers continue fight for transparency
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Each year, a small group of lawmakers doggedly push for improvements in the state’s disclosure laws related to campaign finance, lobbying, and discretionary infrastructure money available to lawmakers. Continue Reading
The governor’s budget is a wonderful starting point for debate
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The proposal supports student success with expanded programs and significant pay raises designed to recruit and retain quality teachers and other education employees. Continue Reading
Education will be front and center during legislative session
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A perfect storm of happenstance, jurisprudence, statistics and electoral math will fuel what many people agree is the biggest issue facing the state. Continue Reading
Will teachers unions flex their might in 2019 session?
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Unions are pushing for higher teacher pay, initiatives to get more college students enrolled in teacher-preparation programs, expanded prekindergarten programs, and extra counselors, social workers and nurses. Continue Reading
Future uncertain for state’s charter school growth
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has said she would impose a moratorium on opening new charter schools until state leaders reviewed how those already in place were performing. Continue Reading
Dysfunctional computer system cuts off needy New Mexicans from help
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Expensive, bug-riddled software has resulted in needy families being improperly denied benefits throughout the state. Continue Reading
Education comes to a head in 2019: Will lawmakers pass the test?
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Hanging over the debate about teachers’ salaries and envisioning schools for the 21st century will be a court ruling that New Mexico has violated the state Constitution by not adequately educating at-risk students. Continue Reading
Hope, outreach and service will make NM better
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In the days to come let’s strengthen our bond and work in unison. Continue Reading
Oil leases bring jobs — and strains — to southeast NM
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Lea County expects to double in population during the current energy boom. Local officials are concerned that rapid growth will strain their meager resources. Continue Reading
Q&A: Lujan Grisham pledges to ‘produce results’ for New Mexicans
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The governor-elect says she will be ‘a fighter and independent thinker’ who will work to ‘forever transform our state.’ Continue Reading