Dozens of bills still need signed by New Mexico’s governor
464 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — It may have been a grueling 30-day legislative session, but the work still isn’t over. This year, the New Mexico lawmakers passed 72 bills out of 658 — all of which are now headed straight to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-New Mexico).
Bill to lower taxes for many waiting for Governor’s signature
381 Views House bill offers incentives and tax deductions ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexicans could start seeing deductions in their taxes and incentives if Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs House Bill 252. Rep. Derrick Lente, one of the sponsors for this bill, said it’ll help New Mexicans hold on to more of what they earn.
Concert canceled at Meow Wolf due to protest concerns
381 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — Following employee safety concerns over planned protests, a concert at Meow Wolf was canceled about an hour before showtime. Musician Matisyahu was expected to perform in front of a sold-out crowd before the cancellation.
New Mexico establishes cold case unit
386 Views The New Mexico Department of Justice created a cold case unit to look into unsolved crimes across the state. The announcement was made by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who will oversee the three-member unit. The members are leaders in law enforcement: McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III, Valencia County Sheriff Denise Vigil and Santa […]
Report shows ‘systematic failures’ at New Mexico water system
654 Views The water system has received more than $13.6 million for water projects from New Mexico since 2012 SANTA TERESA, N.M. — A local water system in southern New Mexico is described as “failed” in a report by the New Mexico Environment Department.
Former HSD contract workers share their concerns on SNAP benefit processing
443 Views Former contract workers believe issues aren’t being addressed with urgency. “The citizens of New Mexico need to know that these programs serve them, and right now they’re not serving them.” The man speaking does not want his name made public, but is a former contract worker for the Human Services Department. He believes issues […]
Breaking Barriers: First-ever female firefighter in Roswell
456 Views ROSWELL, N.M. — For the first time in its 135-year history, the Roswell Fire Department has a female firefighter. Firefighter Kayla Lewis graduated alongside 13 other recruits in January. She said she has worked with the fire department for years during her time with a private ambulance company.
How lawmakers are trying to address MMIP efforts
460 Views Families and advocates are worried there isn’t enough being done to address missing and murdered indigenous people issues. SANTA FE, N.M. — Families are frustrated with lawmakers as they wait for them to come up with solutions for missing and murdered indigenous people. Lawmakers say they have plans to bring back a task force […]
A fight for the 2nd district: One-on-one with Gabe Vasquez and Yvette Herrell
377 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The fight for New Mexico’s second congressional district. It’s a huge portion that represents much of the southern and western areas, including parts of Albuquerque.
Making fentanyl child exposure a crime in New Mexico
529 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Only 10 days are left in this year’s legislative session and some lawmakers at the Roundhouse are focusing on passing a bill targeting fentanyl use around kids. House Bill 106 aims to create penalties for parents who expose their children to fentanyl.
