Oil And Gas Changes Modernization Bill Clears State House Committee
673 Views An effort to modernize state oversight of the oil and gas industry cleared its first hurdle on Thursday. The bill would rewrite portions of the state’s Oil and Gas Act in order to help regulators keep pace with the industry’s growth in recent years, as well as increasingly assertive calls to hold the […]
Study Shows New Mexicans Trust Local Media
439 Views In an age where America’s political divide is increasingly mirrored in the media consumption habits of its citizens, the local media landscape offers a glimpse of hope. In New Mexico, local publications are highly regarded, with 78% of respondents affirming their trustworthiness, positioning these media outlets as some of the most trusted in […]
AG Torrez Rebrands Office As New Mexico Department Of Justice
448 Views Saying his department needs to be modernized, state Attorney General Raul Torrez is rebranding his office to be named the New Mexico Department of Justice.
New Mexico Lawmakers To Reintroduce Paid Family And Medical Leave Legislation
435 Views Supporters of state-sponsored Paid Family and Medical Leave say they will try again this legislative session to get the program approved in New Mexico.
Heinrich Touts New Education Opportunities At SFCC Advanced Technology Center
504 Views U.S. Senator Martin Heinich says the Trades and Advanced Technology Centerat Santa Fe Community College is a prime example of the kind of education opportunities New Mexico is going to need in the coming years.
Legislative Education Study Committee Endorses Bills For Upcoming Session
484 Views The Legislative Education Study Committee has approved its list of endorsed legislation proposals for the upcoming 30-day session that begins in January. The committee approved bills that include requiring all public school personnel be given a minimum annual salary of $30,000 or a minimum hourly rate of at least $15 an hour.
State Looking To Help New Mexico School Districts Transition To Electric Busses
433 Views New Mexico is looking to help school districts transition to electric school buses. The School Bus Modernization Act would provide New Mexico school districts the option to renew aging diesel buses with clean Electric School buses, overcoming disincentives to adopt them.
Study Shows Benefits Of Guaranteed Income Program
489 Views A study released by immigrant rights organizations in New Mexico says that a statewide guaranteed income pilot program was a success.
Health Advocates Taking Another Shot At Hiking Alcohol Tax
468 Views Health advocates are taking another stab at getting the New Mexico legislature to pass a big hike in liquor excise tax. A similar bill died during the last session.
Heinrich Introduces Bill To Ban Weapons Based On Mechanisms
560 Views US Senator Martin Heinrich has joined Maine Senator Angus King and others to introduce new legislation to ban gas operated semi-automatic firearms. The Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Actor GOSAFE is also co-sponsored by Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Michael Bennett of Colorado.
