NEWS Audit finds CYFD misspent funding intended to expand behavioral health services for children Agency disputes misspending allegation, but says it's implementing new internal controls
PREP ATHLETICS Student-athlete eligibility bill falls short Sen. Maestas' bill proposing moving decision-making power on student-athlete eligibility from NMAA to PED was not heard
LEGISLATURE With funding infusion on tap, multistory office building next to Capitol set to move forward Lawmakers appropriated $95 million for project in capital outlay bill awaiting final approval
LEGISLATURE Medical malpractice reform predicted to gradually improve NM doctor shortage, but no instant fix Bill approved by lawmakers last week caps punitive damages for the first time in the state
LEGISLATURE New Mexico Legislature 2026: Which bills passed and which failed in the 30-day session From crime bills to child care and road funding, here’s what lawmakers passed — and what got left on the Roundhouse cutting-room floor
LEGISLATURE Governor touts big wins, airs a few disappointments after end of 30-day session Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills
LEGISLATURE Economic relief bill headed to governor's desk after state bans contracts with ICE The last minute legislation made the deadline but saw funds slashed in half
LEGISLATURE Cellphone ban dies; literacy and teacher health insurance bills head to governor's desk Lawmakers hope to revisit the ban next year
LEGISLATURE House passes bill requiring student drivers to take course on pedestrian, bicyclist safety 'I appreciate what this bill is trying to accomplish,' House Minority Whip says
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers pass budget, revive 1% raises as session nears end Governor lauds legislators for approving medical malpractice, universal child care bills
LEGISLATURE Bill that would have banned 'extremely dangerous weapons,' tightened dealer security, stalls Lawmakers commit to pursuing gun control in the future: 'I don't feel we can give up,' key sponsor says
LEGISLATURE Five education bills pass Legislature, head to governor's desk Bills would change math instruction, raise student teacher salaries and create an Office of Special Education
LEGISLATURE Voters to decide whether New Mexico legislators should be paid a salary Senate narrowly approved proposed constitutional amendment that would take effect in 2029
LEGISLATURE Bill that would restrict license plate data sharing passes House, heads to governor's desk Supporters couch legislation in broader questions of data privacy, opponents criticize partisan basis
LEGISLATURE 'Emergency' economic relief bill races the clock after state bans contracts with ICE The bill would send $10.5 million to rural communities that rely on immigration detention facilities
LEGISLATURE Epstein truth-finding commission plans to start issuing subpoenas to ‘persons of interest’ Congresswoman says prominent New Mexico residents named in unredacted Epstein files
LEGISLATURE Bill would help fund significant stadium upgrades at UNM and NMSU Senate sends college athletics-friendly budget to House for approval
LEGISLATURE Senate loads medical malpractice bill with amendments Judiciary Committee plans to take vote on Tuesday
LEGISLATURE Truth-finding commission focused on Epstein's activities in New Mexico set to ramp up quickly Four-member panel could hold first meeting one day after being approved by House
LEGISLATURE Senate approves budget bill after outcry over stripped-out salary increases The $11.1 billion spending plan now returns to House as session nears end
LEGISLATURE Senate passes tax package aimed at incentivizing physicians, affordable housing projects Revenue to pay for new tax breaks would come from changes to corporate income tax code
LEGISLATURE New Mexico tech, energy companies seek funding infusions as lawmakers rethink R&D tax credits Incentives aimed at growth sectors as fusion energy, quantum computing make major investments in state
LEGISLATURE Amid partisan strife, Senate passes election bills to bar troops, concealed firearms from polling places Republicans decry proposals as misguided attempts to 'Trump-proof' state elections
LEGISLATURE Lea County legislator reintroduces secession amendment Proposal is indicative of the 'massive cultural disconnect' between southeast NM and the capital, proponent says
LEGISLATURE Bill to add driver’s education class on bicycle, pedestrian safety passes Senate Senate File 73 does not ‘create any kind of new requirements' for current license holders, sponsor says
LEGISLATURE As session nears end, medical malpractice bill passes House on overwhelming vote Bill now advances to Senate, where its passage is far from certain
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers attempt to solve PED budget crisis after virtual learning boom Funding loophole created a $35 million shortfall for NM public education
LEGISLATURE Teachers, other public employees may not get annual raises, according to new state budget 1% cost-of-living raises stricken from latest draft of fiscal year 2027 budget
LEGISLATURE 'Justice should not expire': Bill to remove statute of limitations for child sex crimes passes Senate With Epstein files and Zorro Ranch allegations top of mind, lawmakers cast near-unanimous vote
LEGISLATURE Retooled plan to pay New Mexico legislators a salary passes House This year’s measure, House Joint Resolution 5, would tie lawmakers’ pay to median household income
LEGISLATURE Industry says kids’ safety not ‘black and white’ as lawmakers weigh new cannabis packaging House Bill 294, opponents argue, imposes crushing repackaging costs and ignores loopholes exploited by ‘intoxicating hemp products’
LEGISLATURE Amid worries over data grabs, Senate approves bill curbing sharing info from license plate readers Legislation would bar gathered data from being used for immigration enforcement, investigating abortions
LEGISLATURE Universal child care bill passes Senate after debate over price tag, future sustainability Legislation now headed to House would allow for up to $1 billion to be diverted from state trust fund
LEGISLATURE Medical malpractice bill advances to House floor Bill would impose state's first limits on punitive damages in malpractice cases
LEGISLATURE Contentious gun bill squeaks through committee after hours of debate After five hours of emotional testimony and a 6-5 vote, New Mexico’s Stop Illegal Gun Act advances to House Judiciary amid fierce debate over gun rights and public safety
LEGISLATURE Clear Horizons Act rejected by Senate amid concerns over economic impact Backers of bill codifying greenhouse gas emission limits vow not to give up after latest defeat
LEGISLATURE House approves bill increasing criminal penalties for certain felons in possession of a firearm Legislation backed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham would establish mandatory minimum sentences
EDUCATION New Mexico school cellphone ban clears Senate committee Bill would set limits on classroom phone use beginning with middle schoolers in 2026-27 school year
REAL ESTATE Bill that would extend tax breaks, spur development in blighted areas edges closer to law Proposed legislation would offer some area-specific projects tax breaks for up to 14 years
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Santa Fe Police institute 'zero tolerance' seat belt enforcement after 3 fatal crashes in 3 weeks Meanwhile, Senate Bill 214 proposes elevating penalties for traffic violations, raising seat belt fine to $100
LEGISLATURE After Trump's calls, senator files bill shielding state elections from federal interference Legislation could move quickly after being added to session agenda by governor
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 Lawmakers review bills to boost student teacher pay, fund graduate education and curb school restraints See what other education bills legislators are considering
LEGISLATURE State Senate approves $92 million for State Fairgrounds project Legislation now moves to the House for consideration
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 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
