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PERA bill wins House approval

Attempt to shore up pension system goes to governor

Bill pushes for more help for mentally ill

Sufferers would get help before crises

Gun control advocates are angry

Senate hasn't acted on background checks

Senate gives late-night OK to limiting document releases

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate late Wednesday gave final passage to a new legislative rule to limit public release of lawmakers’ documents and emails. The move to adopt... Read more »

Breaking: House approves pension solvency bill

A proposal to shore up one of the state’s two large public retirement systems will soon be landing on Gov. Susana Martinez’s desk. House members voted 48-17 to approve the... Read more »
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

Breaking: House signs off on $5.9 billion budget despite governor’s veto threat

One day after Gov. Susana Martinez suggested she would veto a $5.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year if the bill was not changed, the Democratic-controlled House forged ahead on the big-ticket spending plan in its current form.   - House also votes to approve high-profile pension solvency bill
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At the Roundhouse: ‘Longmire’

While trying to avoid taking sides on the “Breaking Bad” bill and the state’s film tax credits, I admit I’m glad to hear that Season 2 of “Longmire” will be... Read more »

Colo. lawmakers OK civil unions

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers took a historic vote to approve civil unions for gay couples Tuesday, delivering on a campaign promise from Democrats who have capitalized on the changing... Read more »
Gov. Susana Martinez

Gov. vetoes disabled parking placard fee

SANTA FE (AP) — Republican Gov. Susana Martinez has vetoed a proposed fee for parking placards for the disabled. The state currently provides the placards at no cost but the... Read more »

Disney exec: ‘Breaking Bad’ bill a ‘game-changer’

Governor weighing whether to sign measure

Panel backs revised gambling deal

Compact would allow Navajos up to 5 casinos

Heinrich will push for access to land

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., said Tuesday that he'll support the nomination of Sally Jewell f ...