A 2024 state law requiring a 7-day waiting period for the purchase of firearms will not go into effect, at least for now. A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed […]
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Texas declares measles outbreak over as New Mexico cases continue
While Texas has officially ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases, New Mexico continues reporting infections across nine counties, though some may be approaching the threshold for declaring their local outbreaks over.
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99.7% of residents tested near Cannon AFB have PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Noah Gollin, New Mexico Political Report […]
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Opinion: Special Session Process Needs to Be Open to Public Input
This commentary is submitted by Peter St. Cyr, an award-winning longtime New Mexico journalist and open government advocate. While the political class debates the timing and merits of a special […]
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Rep. Anaya to host town hall on medical malpractice reform
State Rep. Marianna Anaya will host a public town hall later this month to discuss New Mexico’s medical malpractice laws and explore solutions to healthcare workforce shortages and safety concerns. […]
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So close to Texas, New Mexico has been a redistricting refuge before—but not like this
Commentary Dede Feldman is a former NM State Senator representing Albuquerque’s North Valley. She served on the 2001 legislative redistricting committee. A few of us had Blackberries, but in those […]
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Medicaid Explainer: Does Anyone Really Know How this Important Program Operates?
Commentary & AnalysisDede Feldman served as a state senator from Albuquerque’s North Valley under three governors. During her 16 years in the Senate she served as Chair of the Medicaid […]