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Dem Leaders: Deal Reached on Spaceport Liability Waiver
Democratic leaders of the Legislature announced today that an agreement has been reached to approve legislation that would protect spacecraft manufacturers and suppliers from some passenger lawsuits. The deal was... Read more »
UPDATED: Udall ‘Deeply Flattered’ By Interior Job Speculation but Plans to Run for Re-election
The Washington Post is reporting that Sen. Tom Udall is among those the White House is considering to replace Ken Salazar as secretary of the Interior. But Udall, who just... Read more »
NM Chief Justice Asks for More Judges, Salary Increases
New Mexico’s judicial system has weathered several years of budget cuts but needs the Legislature’s help to keep up with a heavy load of new cases, Chief Justice Petra Maes... Read more »
Gun Debate Likely To Intensify
SANTA FE (AP) — The shooting deaths of five members of an Albuquerque family likely will intensify a debate in the Legislature over restrictions on firearms, lawmakers said Monday. A... Read more »
Compromise Sought On Licenses For Immigrants
Driving-Permit Proposal Has Tentative Bipartisan Backing
Bill for State-Run Health Exchange Planned
SANTA FE - A potential clash looms between the Democratic-controlled Legislature and Republican ...
Democrats Plan Bill for State-Run Health Exchange
SANTA FE (AP) — A potential clash looms between the Democratic-controlled Legislature and Republican Gov. Susana Martinez over the administration’s plan to implement a state-run health insurance exchange. At issue... Read more »
Martinez Signs First Bill of of 2013 Sesssion
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has signed into law a bill authorizing the spending needed to pay for operations of the ongoing 60-day legislative session, the Governor’s Office said... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Fabián
Fabián Chávez Jr. died on a tough news day, the story of his colorful and constructive life almost crowded out by reporting on a mass shooting in Albuquerque, President Barack... Read more »
