Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico bill to restrict lobbyist ‘revolving door’ advances

A proposal moving through the Senate would prohibit former legislators and appointees working under the governor from returning immediately to the Roundhouse as paid lobbyists. Supporters said it would stop...

Monday, January 30th, 2023 at 5:55PM

Rally calls for aid to help energy workers, low-income families

A rally in favor of legislation aimed at helping low-wage workers and families drew about 300 people to the Roundhouse on Monday as they sought support for tax rebates, early...

Monday, January 30th, 2023 at 1:57PM

NM education chief retires as Cabinet turnover continues

PED Chief Kurt Steinhaus announced his departure Saturday

Published: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 4:57PM
Updated: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 5:29PM

NM lawmakers scrutinize pretrial release system

Sides clash over Arnold Tool, used to assess defendants' flight risk

Published: Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 7:17PM
Updated: Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10:11PM

As neighboring states target trans rights, NM proposal would expand Human Rights Act

Advocacy group leader says the legislation would close a loophole in state law that permits discrimination by public agencies in some circumstances

Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 6:35PM

Legislative proposal aims to amplify NM arts economy

House Bill 8 calls for a new Creative Industries Division within the Economic Development Department

Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 3:56PM
Updated: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 10:01PM

NM lawmakers weigh job candidate secrecy

Spending transparency, lobbying disclosure measures move forward

Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 9:02PM
Updated: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 12:02AM

NM lawmakers weigh application secrecy, lobbyist disclosures

This year's legislative session could bring a dose of sunshine to lobbying inside the Roundhouse. And it could curtail public scrutiny of applicants to serve as school superintendents, county managers...

Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 5:54PM
Updated: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 6:36PM

Firearm storage bill advances in the House

The first significant gun bill of the session — a proposal focused on the safe storage of firearms — began moving through the House on Tuesday, sailing through its first...

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 5:53PM

Democrats launch new campaign for NM voting rights bill

A Republican filibuster killed election legislation at the Roundhouse in the final hours of last year's session. But Democratic lawmakers and their allies launched a new campaign Tuesday in favor...

Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 5:00PM
Updated: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 11:22PM

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California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Six western ... FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Six western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut water ...

January 30, 2023 7:48PM

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Senate panel, on party-line vote, approves bill increasing minimum ...

A push to increase the minimum ... A push to increase the minimum age to buy certain firearms from 18 to 21 cleared its first Senate hurdle Monday, after a heated ...

January 30, 2023 6:42PM

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Bill aimed at bolstering NM's patchwork rural health care ...

A proposal to tap New Mexico's ... A proposal to tap New Mexico's revenue windfall to bolster health care services in rural parts of the state where residents frequently have to ...

January 30, 2023 6:07PM

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New Mexico bill to restrict lobbyist ‘revolving door’ advances

A proposal moving through the Senate ... A proposal moving through the Senate would prohibit former legislators and appointees working under the governor from returning immediately to the Roundhouse as paid ...

January 30, 2023 5:55PM

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New Mexico’s checkerspot butterfly placed on Endangered Species List

With more Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterflies ... With more Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterflies being raised at the ABQ BioPark than found in the wild, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is ...

January 30, 2023 5:38PM

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No drama for birthday llama: ABQ llama celebrates 27th ...

'This llama is bringing everyone together,' ... 'This llama is bringing everyone together,' says family friend

January 30, 2023 5:08PM

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Photos: UNM Lobos men's basketball team take on Air ...

January 30, 2023 4:14PM

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UNM College of Nursing programs receive high ranking from ...

The University of New Mexico's College ... The University of New Mexico's College of Nursing online master of science in nursing programs ...

January 30, 2023 3:41PM

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Days after New Mexico records coldest temperature in lower ...

A small New Mexico village known ... A small New Mexico village known for its ski resort took the spot as one of the country's coldest places on Thursday last week. ...

January 30, 2023 3:40PM