NEWS New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna to step down after legislative session Outgoing DOT secretary has held several roles in Lujan Grisham administration
LEGISLATURE Bill that would create task force to re-examine, streamline public records requests moves to NM House Bipartisan sponsors say increase in volume of requests among records custodians must be addressed
NEWS Senate passes gun bill after lengthy debate Republicans, Democrats square off on issues of public safety and the Second Amendment as legislation heads to House
LEGISLATURE Bill would enshrine universal child care in state law, with a few economic off-ramps State early childhood secretary says she's on board with Democratic-backed plan
LEGISLATURE Governor signs fast-tracked bills, urges lawmakers to find breakthrough on medical malpractice Lujan Grisham says she's hopeful legislators will 'get a lot more done' before session ends
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers hit midway point of the session with some key bills dispatched, others in limbo Governor expected to sign fast-tracked bills this week
LEGISLATURE Clear Horizons Act clears first legislative hurdle after lengthy hearing Climate change legislation could allow state to enforce emission limits on data centers
LEGISLATURE 'We need to get out of the business of detention': House Bill 9 passes committee NM Senate Judiciary passes bill to ban ICE contracts, 5-3; GOP leaders stress potential economic harms
NEWS Acequias, land grants celebrated at Roundhouse Bill to provide more infrastructure money for acequias and land grants tabled
LEGISLATURE $1.5B state road bill passes New Mexico House Governor's office: Senate Bill 2 to generate 'at least $70 million' without raising fuel taxes
LEGISLATURE New Mexico bill moves forward to protect license plate data New Mexico lawmakers advance a proposal to restrict automatic license plate reader data sharing with outside agencies with advocates citing fears over immigration and abortion surveillance
LEGISLATURE Immigration detention center bill passes the House amid public protest Proposed legislation reaches halfway point as nation protests ICE use of force
LEGISLATURE Medical malpractice bill advances after committee excludes most hospitals from punitive damages cap Top-ranking House Republican says amendment 'gutted' bipartisan legislation
LEGISLATURE New Mexico bill could regulate AI chatbots to protect children, teens Chatbot Safety Act targets mental health risks posed by generative AI
LEGISLATURE Reading and math bills clear Senate. Here's what other education bills lawmakers are considering. Bills to improve teacher benefits and establish a state Office of Special Education will advance
LEGISLATURE Gun bill sparks emotional debate at Roundhouse Republican lawmakers ask Trump administration to weigh in on legislation
LEGISLATURE Medical compact bills zoom through House, but could face tougher sledding in Senate Seven interstate compact measures approved by House without any dissenting votes
LEGISLATURE Bill increasing penalty for violent crimes against law enforcement clears first legislative hurdle Backers say legislation would aid with law enforcement retention efforts in New Mexico
LEGISLATURE Health care workers warn of 'ripple effects' amid medical system issues Physicians ask lawmakers to reinforce Health Care Affordability Fund, protect primary care system
NEWS Senate approves road funding, medical compact bills to wrap up busy first week of session Fast-tracked measures advance to House of Representatives with bipartisan support
NEWS Bill that could shut immigration detention facilities in New Mexico advances in the House Mounting national political tension is pushing the legislation forward, but can it cross the finish line?
NEWS Governor talks about legacy, says she's not leaving office without medical malpractice fixes Lujan Grisham's message to lawmakers: 'They've got to get it done'
LEGISLATURE 'Public safety is not a partisan issue' DPS secretary, governor's appointee, joins Republican leadership calls for strengthened New Mexico criminal code
LEGISLATURE Medical compact bills move quickly at Roundhouse amid political tailwinds But some lawmakers caution compacts not a 'silver bullet' to state's health care issues
LEGISLATURE ‘Not a victory lap’: Governor touts progress, calls for more action in final speech to lawmakers Lawmakers offer mixed response to governor’s speech as 30-day session gets underway
LEGISLATURE New Mexico lawmakers call for ‘civility and respect’ House, Senate leadership sound conciliatory notes to start 30-day session, while key issues hang in the balance
NEWS Ready, set, legislate! Lawmakers poised to move key bills quickly once 30-day session begins Session will be Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's final regular session as governor
Featured More New Mexico students are learning to manage their money. Will it break cycles of poverty?
Featured Still fighting: Activist, icon and New Mexico native Dolores Huerta keeps civil rights at the forefront
Featured Leading the way: Pauline Eisenstadt was the first woman to serve in both the New Mexico House and Senate.
Featured Dinosaurs and astronauts and barn owls, oh my! A look at legislative sessions over the last 27 years
