The legislature’s Facilities Review Subcommittee voted last week to convert a shower into a gender-neutral restroom and build a dedicated lactation room on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol. The project will also include an adult changing table for people with disabilities. But Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) said in a […]
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More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system
More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials. The milestone demonstrates early success for the new system that automatically registers eligible voters when they renew or apply for driver’s […]
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New Mexico delegation condemns “Big, Ugly Bill”
By Jesse Jones New Mexico representatives denounced a new federal bill as a “big, ugly abomination” that slashes healthcare, food, and education aid while handing massive tax breaks to billionaires, condemning it as an immoral betrayal of American families. During a press call, U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández and Gabe Vasquez said the […]
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Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts
President Trump is getting his “big, beautiful bill” and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is prepared to “fight like hell” to protect New Mexico from its impact. Lujan Grisham issued a fiery statement Thursday following the passage of the Republican “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives, condemning the budget […]
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NM lawmakers presented with tough choices amid federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM A top budget adviser to New Mexico lawmakers Wednesday laid out the most detailed look he could muster on what the Senate budget reconciliation bill could mean for New Mexico, particularly when it comes to federal spending on health care and food aid here. Legislative Finance Committee Director Charles Sallee’s […]
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New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting July 1
Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year. House Bill 161, passed during the 2025 legislative session with bipartisan support, aims to expand […]
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Haaland to speak at East Mountain Democrats meeting in Tijeras
The East Mountain Democratic Party of Sandoval County is set to host a special community meeting on June 19, featuring Deb Haaland as the guest speaker. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cañon De Carnué Land Grant Hall, located at 340-364 NM-333 in Tijeras. Haaland, who is now […]
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Nearly 30,000 New Mexico Seniors, Disabled Adults to Receive Extra SNAP Benefits This Month
If you are a senior citizen or adult with disabilities and rely on SNAP to help with your grocery bill, you may want to check your account. Nearly 30,000 older adults and adults with disabilities in New Mexico will receive an extra $68 on their EBT cards this month to help cover grocery costs. The […]
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NMDOT will pause new projects after legislators failed to award funds
The New Mexico Department of Transportation did not receive any nonrecurring funds this year to support construction projects. This has Rep. Cynthia Borrego, D-Albuquerque, concerned that projects could be delayed and that will lead to increased costs. Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna presented the information on construction funding during an interim Transportation Infrastructure Revenue subcommittee meeting […]
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Rio Rancho mayor postpones plan on officially launching campaign for governor
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull has delayed the official launch of his gubernatorial campaign, reversing his campaign’s earlier announcement that it would coincide with the one-year mark before the 2026 primary election. Hull’s campaign said, instead, the third-term mayor is extending his statewide “listening tour” as he prepares for a formal campaign launch for Governor. […]