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 New Mexico Senate passes bill seeking to close immigration detention facilities After near decade of failed attempts, bill heads to governor's desk amid public pressure
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
LEGISLATURE House panel advances $11.1 billion budget bill that includes co-pays for universal child care plan Spending plan would also provide 1% pay raises for state workers, teachers
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
NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE A new bill could change the way New Mexico high school athlete eligibility is handled Senate Bill 141 would take away power from the NMAA and give it to Public Education Department
NEWS NM National Guard chief says operation on Central Avenue 'didn't change much' Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar said corridor's 'current outcomes are predictable and self-sustaining'
LEGISLATURE As closed-door talks stall, medical malpractice fix could hinge on limits to punitive damages Bill set for Friday hearing proposes a $6 million cap on punitive damages for hospitals
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 Federal government approves New Mexico plan to spend millions on high-speed internet infrastructure State will award $382 million in grants, bringing broadband to more than 40,000 locations
NEWS New Mexico Democrats seek to move up 2028 presidential primary, citing state's diverse electorate Change in state law would be required if New Mexico selected for early state status
NEWS 'A scary situation': One rural New Mexico hospital fights to stay open despite political headwinds Medical malpractice premiums, federal funding changes strain hospitals' ability to stay open
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 Senate observes death of former member Phil Griego Griego was convicted on five felony counts in sale of historic state building
UNM ATHLETICS UNM asks state lawmakers for $50 million to fund long-awaited renovations to University Stadium Aim is to add restrooms, widen concourses and improve northside entry
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 Governor expands public safety emergency order in northern New Mexico Local officials tout benefits of multi-jurisdictional effort to reduce violent crime, drug trafficking
NEWS Survey: Punitive damages prompting physicians to leave New Mexico LFC survey sampled 1,215 current and former New Mexico doctors
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
NEWS Albuquerque leaders ask Legislature for millions to solve several key issues As the session approaches, local leaders have asked for funding for public safety, homelessness and quality of life solutions
NEWS Could a tax bill boost affordable housing projects, even in New Mexico's most expensive city? State legislators propose eliminating gross receipts taxes on affordable housing projects
NEWS As lawmakers ready to move quickly on bonding bill, report finds NM road deficiencies have high cost More funding for road construction, repairs expected to be key issue during 30-day session
NEWS Leaders pitch law to regulate harmful AI images Proposed measure would provide enhanced civil and criminal penalties for pornographic deepfakes
NEWS Las Cruces senator introduces bill regulating microgrids Sen. Jeff Steinborn's bill would require microgrids to meet renewable energy targets
NEWS Governor appoints former Lincoln County commissioner Rex Wilson to vacant state Senate seat Newly appointed senator will join Legislature in time for start of 30-day session
STATE GOVERNMENT Governor unveils $11.3 billion budget plan that includes pay raises, universal child care funding State spending would increase by roughly $500 million under governor’s plan
