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“My daughter was 4 years old when she was shot in the head on Oct. 20 by an individual who should not have been out on the street,” Veronica Garcia, the mother of 4-year-old Lilly Garcia, told the committee. Continue Reading
A Senate panel took another bite out of government spending Saturday, moving forward with a budget that as of now reduces basic government operations in New Mexico by $7.4 million starting July 1. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s rancorous five-year fight over allowing immigrants without legal status to drive lawfully is within an eyelash of being resolved. Continue Reading
Lawmakers have an opportunity to support a green-energy agenda that can not only advance the economy and protect the environment but actually unite New Mexicans of diverse political persuasions. Continue Reading
How is it even possible that state Auditor Tim Keller claims billions of dollars sit idle in state bank accounts when some of it can be used for construction projects around New Mexico? It’s complicated. Continue Reading
Lawmakers from rural areas opposed the legislation, saying they believed important projects in their districts would be downgraded or ignored if they lost a direct say-so in the process. Continue Reading
Both Gov. Susana Martinez and immigrant advocates claimed victory after a Senate committee on Friday approved a compromise bill that would allow immigrants without legal status a way to drive legally — and would exempt many of them from a requirement to be fingerprinted. Continue Reading
As part of a compromise, language was dropped that would have allowed nonviolent indigent offenders to be released without posting bail. Instead, they will have to file a petition with a judge to ask for release. Continue Reading
We need our leaders to fund a state budget that addresses our economic crisis and the needs of everyday New Mexicans. Continue Reading
Voters — and not the governor — will continue to choose members of the Public Regulation Commission for the foreseeable future. Continue Reading
We have the resources and means to turn the ship around. We need our elected leadership to rise to the challenge. Continue Reading
Let me tell you about the “more money for defense lawyers” provision in a proposed constitutional amendment making its way through the Legislature. Continue Reading
State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn said both Gov. Susana Martinez and state lawmakers waited too long to address the state’s revenue shortfall. Continue Reading
Deeper cuts are needed to keep the state solvent in the wake of tumbling energy prices and steadfast reluctance from Gov. Susana Martinez to raise taxes, according to Senate Finance Committee Chairman John Arthur Smith. Continue Reading
State senators approved a bill Thursday that would require the ailing New Mexico Lottery to provide $41 million a year for college scholarships, a move some opponents believe could leave less money for students. Continue Reading