BY: PATRICK LOHMANN On the first day of the special legislative session, New Mexico House lawmakers introduced a single piece of legislation that would fund a few months of assisted outpatient pilot programs and provide grants and loans for wildfire response – but otherwise ignores much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session agenda. The bill, HB […]
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LFC: Bernalillo County violent crime mostly flat from 2017 high
By DANIELLE PROKOP Violent crime has plateaued in Bernalillo County since reaching its highest point in 2017, according to a presentation and report given to New Mexico lawmakers Monday. The presentation comes in the leadup to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session on Thursday, which has exposed a rift with top lawmakers in her party. The governor’s […]
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No lawmaker has signed up to sponsor NM Gov’s panhandling bill
By PATRICK LOHMANN With less than a week until a special legislative session focused on public safety, no lawmaker has yet signed up to sponsor a bill pushed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham related to pedestrian safety and panhandling. Lawmakers will gather in Santa Fe on July 18 to address a handful of proposals related to […]
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Despite calls from groups, governor won’t call off special session
A group of 41 organizations and individuals want Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to halt plans to hold a special legislative session which is scheduled to start next week.
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NM governor shares draft proposal for forced mental health treatment
By AUSTIN FISHER More details are emerging about the changes to state law being proposed by New Mexico’s governor for a special legislative session planned in July. Two high-ranking members of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s staff discussed five legislative proposals with a panel of lawmakers from the House of Representative and the Senate on Wednesday […]
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Ambulance services for some in New Mexico will rise after state regulators approve rate increase
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Ambulance rates will rise for some in New Mexico, particularly those without health insurance after state regulators approved a rate hike for a Presbyterian-affiliated nonprofit ambulance company. The Santa Fe New Mexican reported that Albuquerque Ambulance Service cited rising labor costs and inflation when it applied for the rate increase that resulted […]
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Water, energy, conservation and more on the interim agenda for legislators
By DANIELLE PROKOP The interim Water and Natural Resources Committee met in Santa Fe on Tuesday to discuss a proposed schedule and list of topics to address before the legislature meets again for 60 days in 2025. Even with a shorter interim session and shorter meetings, members said there’s plenty of ground to cover with water […]
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Senators throw support to embattled Ivey-Soto
This story is published in partnership with New Mexico In Depth, a nonprofit local newsroom, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Justin Horwath / New Mexico In Depth Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto is running for a fourth term despite the state Democratic […]
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Secretary of State Opens Online Absentee Ballot Requests and Permanent Absentee List Sign-Up for Primary Election
SANTA FE – Registered voters in New Mexico can now request an absentee ballot for the 2024 Primary Election at NMVOTE.ORG, the Secretary of State’s voter information portal. All registered voters in New Mexico can apply for, receive, and vote with an absentee ballot. This year, voters can also voluntarily opt-in to be part of the […]
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US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN / Associated Press The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands. The funding announced Friday by U.S. Interior Secretary […]