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New Mexico bill targets gun dealers with tougher rules and assault weapon ban
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (259+ words) SANTA FE, N.M. " New Mexico lawmakers are debating a controversial gun control bill targeting local gun dealers with stricter regulations. The "Stop the Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act" is stirring debate at the Roundhouse. Ben Baker, public safety…...
New Mexicans weigh in on SAVE Act proof of citizenship proposal
14+ hour, 54+ min ago (424+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. " The "SAVE Act" was recently re-introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and could change the way people register for federal elections and requirements on election day as well. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. " An old debate over voter registration and election integrity is…...
New Mexico lawmakers propose $80M for childcare compromise, add co-pay for high earners
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (343+ words) SANTA FE, N.M. " New Mexico lawmakers may have reached a compromise on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's universal childcare request. Lawmakers are backing an $80 million boost for universal childcare, with $60 million for wage increases, but are suggesting a co-pay for wealthier families....
New Mexico lawmakers split on DHS funding as shutdown deadline nears
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (276+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. " As the House of Representatives voted to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday, one government agency is still in trouble. The Department of Homeland Security only has funding that will last for another two weeks. The temporary funding bill…...
Alan Shoemaker: Warm-up expected Sunday for most of New Mexico
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (127+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. " Eastern New Mexico experienced colder temperatures Saturday, but a warm-up is expected for Sunday. Highs in the Albuquerque area are forecasted to reach near 60 degrees with mostly ... Alan Shoemaker: Warm-up expected Sunday for most of New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. " Eastern…...
New Mexico mother forced to Texas for son's treatment
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (417+ words) PORTALES, N.M. " A Portales mother shares her son's medical journey, highlighting the challenges of healthcare in rural New Mexico. In April 2025, April Fleming took her son Owen to Roosevelt General Hospital after he collapsed during a baseball game. Despite a negative…...
New Mexico FEMA wildfire claims director faces resignation call over $500K payouts
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (244+ words) SANTA FE, N.M. " FEMA's Wildfire Claims Office in northern New Mexico faces increased scrutiny as state lawmakers call for the resignation of its director. Republican State Rep. Martin Zamora is the first to demand the immediate resignation of Jay Mitchell, the…...
Eddie Garcia: Freezing fog and low clouds move into New Mexico overnight
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (173+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. " A backdoor cold front is moving into eastern New Mexico, bringing low clouds and freezing fog to the region. Overnight, freezing fog will first develop in northeast New Mexico, spreading to east central and southeast areas by Saturday morning....
New Mexico House advances Immigrant Safety Act to ban ICE detention contracts
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (311+ words) SANTA FE, N.M. " Lawmakers in New Mexico are advancing the Immigrant Safety Act, a proposal to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention operations in the state. The bill, backed by Democrats, passed the House floor with all Republican lawmakers voting against…...
Senate Bill 2 aims to fix poor roads in New Mexico with major funding
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (277+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. " State lawmakers are working to secure over $1 billion in new funding for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. A recent report shows about a third of New Mexico roads are in poor condition. State leaders say it's time to…...