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Trump’s conservation rollbacks spark widespread bipartisan concern in New Mexico, poll finds
12+ hour, 46+ min ago (503+ words) An annual bipartisan poll addressing conservation issues across the American West released its findings on Wednesday " highlighting serious concerns among voters across both sides of the political aisle. Amidst a systemic dismantling of environmental regulatory agencies, their rules, and staff…...
Seven years on, New Mexico still hasn’t codified Governor’s climate goals
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (1157+ words) Jerry Redfern spoke about the legislative session with Jeff Proctor on New Mexico in Focus. Find that interview here. New Mexico's 2026 legislative session marks the last chance for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's policy initiatives to become law while she's still…...
TUES: Governor expands public safety emergency order in northern New Mexico, + More
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1679+ words) Governor expands public safety emergency order in northern New Mexico - Dan Boyd, Albuquerque Journal" At the request of local and tribal leaders, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has gradually expanded an emergency order focused on reducing violent crime and drug trafficking…...
He almost signed his own deportation. A habeas petition in a New Mexico federal court saved him.
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1749+ words) This story was first published by New Mexico in Depth At that point in his imprisonment last summer, though, it felt as if he might be a forever detainee, languishing in a dorm with 40 other despairing men, shivering from the…...
FRI: New Mexico poised to enter physician medical compact — one lawmaker says that’s not enough, + More
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1557+ words) New Mexico poised to enter physician medical compact " one lawmaker says that's not enough " Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico After weeks of bipartisan negotiations, state lawmakers this week unveiled legislation intended to make it easier for doctors to practice in…...
THU: Proposed legislation would prohibit book banning in New Mexico public libraries, + More
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1382+ words) Proposed legislation would prohibit book banning in New Mexico public libraries " Leah Romero, Source New Mexico Ahead of the upcoming 30-day legislative session, a state lawmaker has introduced the first in an expected series of proposed bills that would prohibit…...
The state of New Mexico is 114 years old
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (184+ words) On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state to join the Union. The journey to statehood was not easy. Over 50 bills trying to admit New Mexico into the Union were introduced and failed between 1850 and 1912, partly because of societal prejudices against…...
FRI: New Mexico communities prepare for Route 66 centennial celebrations all year long, + More
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1654+ words) New Mexico communities prepare for Route 66 centennial celebrations all year long " Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico New Mexico communities big and small have worked for a year or longer to unveil their celebrations next year for the 100-year anniversary of…...
Utility asks New Mexico for ‘zero emission’ status for gas-fired power plant
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (694+ words) The Southwestern Public Service Company has asked the state of New Mexico to grant exceptions to the state's Energy Transition Act for two proposed gas-fired power plants, including one exception that would see approximately one-third of the energy produced at…...
TUES: New Mexico lawmakers plan push for AI regulation ahead of January legislative session, + More
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1726+ words) New Mexico lawmakers plan push for AI regulation ahead of January legislative session - Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico A handful of New Mexico lawmakers described their plans for the upcoming legislative session during a summit Monday focused on artificial intelligence,…...