The New Mexico Supreme Court is pushing back against the Trump administration’s drive to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the country. The court Tuesday released an open letter to the public declaring its commitment to those values. The letter, signed by all five justices, notes that the words “Dedicated to the Administration […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections
Former Las Cruces mayor says he’s eyeing a run for governor
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell Former Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima, a Democrat, is thinking about running for governor. Miyagishima, whose political days in Doña Ana […]
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Former Las Cruces mayor says he’s eyeing a run for governor
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell Former Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima, a Democrat, is thinking about running for governor. Miyagishima, whose political days in Doña Ana […]
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Bill to make voting easier for unaffiliated voters goes forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell New Mexico already has, in a roundabout way, open primary elections. Voters can update their voter registration information up to the […]
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Bill to make voting easier for unaffiliated voters goes forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell New Mexico already has, in a roundabout way, open primary elections. Voters can update their voter registration information up to the […]
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House passes bill requiring prevailing wages on projects that receive IRBs
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Monday that would increase pay for workers on projects that have been issued […]
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House passes bill requiring prevailing wages on projects that receive IRBs
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Monday that would increase pay for workers on projects that have been issued […]
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Librarian Protection Act moves to House Floor
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell A bill seeking to prevent ideologically-based book bans is on its way toward a full vote on the House floor after […]