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One signature away from drawing New Mexico into greater sunshine

With the 2025 legislative session over and out, many have moved on. But some are taking stock of why some bills failed while others made it through the legislative wringer.  One bill …

New state park waits governor’s signature

For proponents of the proposed Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park in Doña Ana County, the location makes sense. The proposed Rio Grande Trail goes right through the area and it borders the …

Gallegos says cannabis legislation intended to protect businesses and public

While some people in New Mexico have poured their life savings into starting cannabis operations, some are concerned that an illegal market may have cut into profits. That illegal market may also be …
An empty legislative session is seen at the New Mexico state Capitol building in Santa Fe on Dec. 26, 2024.

Legislative session ends with calls for action on gun violence

As Las Cruces residents reeled in the aftermath of a mass shooting on March 21, Republican legislators and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pointed fingers at Democratic lawmakers and called for a special …

Governor signs Game Commission reform bill, with a partial veto

As a father of three, Ángel Peña said wildlife and the outdoors are an important part of his life. “ We definitely spend a lot of time outdoors, whether it be camping, …

NM lawmakers consider bill for 'open primaries' in future elections

To cast a primary election ballot in New Mexico, voters must declare a political party. But that could change if lawmakers pass  Senate Bill 16  this month to adopt open primaries.  …
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs Senate Bill 3, which seeks to rebuild the state’s behavioral health system, during a signing ceremony at the New Mexico Legislature on Feb. 27, 2025.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed three pieces of legislation on Thursday that she called a “monumental achievement” and a thoughtful effort to address crime, “the most …
Sen. Bill Soules (D-Las Cruces) chairs the Senate Education Committee.
A proposal to amend the New Mexico Constitution and reconfigure public education governance passed the Senate Education Committee Friday and advances to the Senate Finance Committee. Senate …
A bill that would declare Slot Canyon New Mexico’s 36th state park remains in committee after being introduced on Jan. 29.  The bill, H.B. 29, would create the Slot Canyon Riverlands …
Sen. Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces), chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. Cervantes called on Republicans Thursday Feb. 20, 2025 to denounce a death threat made against him in the comments of a social media posts by NM GOP official accounts.
Sen. Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces) on Thursday called for “civility” and asked Senate Republicans to condemn a death threat against him and the posting of his home address in the …
A Las Cruces liquor store sits mostly empty on Feb. 11, 2025.
Lawmakers today introduced a proposal to raise New Mexico’s tax on alcohol for the first time in 30 years and re-direct revenue toward treatment and programs. The House Health and Human …
Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, right, and Megan Dorsey, an attorney and expert witness, present a package of crime bills to the House Judiciary Committee, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
The New Mexico House Judiciary Committee voted on Wednesday afternoon in a 7-4 party-line vote to advance a package of six bills intended to reduce crime. The package of legislation, including …
A Las Cruces representative is looking to give the state more teeth in regulating the budding cannabis industry.  Doreen Gallegos (D-Las Cruces) sponsored the RLD Cannabis Enforcement Act, …
Ristras hang at a roadside chile stand just outside of the ‘Green Chile Capital,’ Hatch, New Mexico.
What’s your preference – red, green or Christmas? You may soon have the whole month of August to decide as another legislative proposal dedicated to the beloved chile pepper moves …
A gallery of some of Las Cruces' statehouse delegation as each move into the second month of the 2025 legislative session. From the top left are Reps. Sarah Silva, Micaela Lara Cadena, Angelica Rubio, and Joanne Ferrary. From the bottom left are Sens. Carrie Hamblen, Jeff Steinborn, Joe Cervantes, and Bill Soules.
Not much changed in the 2024 general election when it comes to who represents Las Cruces at the Roundhouse.  But as the 2025 Legislative session pushes into its second month, the Las …
Rep. Sarah Silva (D-Las Cruces) outside her office in the New Mexico Legislature on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
A freshman state lawmaker and leaders in both legislative chambers want to update and strengthen New Mexico’s press shield law. Rep. Sarah Silva (D-Las Cruces) is carrying House Bill 153, …
The New Mexico state Capitol building in Santa Fe.
A bill codifying emissions reduction goals cleared a committee hearing Tuesday, with prominent Las Cruces State Senator Joe Cervantes voting against it and Senator Carrie Hamblen voting for it. Both …
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham looks to Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story while answering a question at a town hall meeting at the Las Cruces Convention Center on July 25, 2024.
Fernando Macias had a front-row seat at the governor's 2025 State of the State address on Jan. 21.  Behind him were hundreds of lawmakers and their guests. In front of him stood Gov. …
New Mexico’s state Capitol building in Santa Fe, seen Jan. 28, 2024.
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her annual State of the State address on Tuesday, the opening day of New Mexico’s 60-day legislative session at the state Capitol …
Stephanie Garcia Richard - New Mexico’s Commissioner of Public Lands
Former state Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard of Los Alamos was elected as the New Mexico’s Commissioner of Public Lands in 2018, becoming the first woman and first Latina to manage the office …
Attorney General Raul Torrez speaks at a news conference on Jan. 16, 2025 for his proposed legislation on hazing.
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Justice announced on Jan. 16 that it would spearhead legislation to make hazing a criminal offense following a report detailing the administrative …

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