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Bill would stop libraries from banning books
Nicole Maxwell/Source New Mexico A bill in the state legislature proposes preventing public libraries from banning books based on political or religious views from what one of the bill’s sponsors […]
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Five things Gov. Lujan Grisham is asking for this legislative session
By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico | In a speech to state lawmakers on Tuesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham outlined wide-ranging priorities for a packed 30-day session that she said […]
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Activists interrupt New Mexico State of the State address
by Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico | Protesters disrupted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the State address on Tuesday calling on her and lawmakers to demand a transition away […]
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Advocates say housing, not harsher criminal penalties, will reduce crime
Albuquerque’s crime problems improve when affordable housing is addressed, not by instituting more severe penalties and longer jail sentences for offenders. That was the message a coalition of community advocates […]
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Former Dem. Sheriff Manny Gonzales to challenge Heinrich as a Republican
Former Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales announced Wednesday morning that he will be challenging Senator Martin Heinrich in the race for Senate this year. Gonzales, who was previously registered as […]
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New ABQ Congressional district draws 2 GOP challengers to Stansbury
Will New Mexico’s redrawn Congressional districts present better odds for Republicans to execute a surprise pickup seat? At least two Republicans who previously lost races in the old districts are […]
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State Rep. looks to repeal background checks on firearms purchases
New Mexicans looking to purchase firearms have undergone background checks more than 414,000 times since the state’s law mandating pre-purchase checks took effect in July 2021. That’s 414,000 too many […]
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Commission Sets 2024 Legislative Priorities
Matters relating to addressing mental and behavioral health made up four of the top five issues listed as legislative priorities for the 2024 session by the Sandoval County Commission in […]
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Fire Station and Emergency Services on List of Bernalillo Legislative Priorities
New Mexico may be in the midst of an oil and gas boom that leaves the state flush with money heading into the upcoming legislative session. But, says Bernalillo Mayor […]