Organizers of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s inauguration spent more than $700,000 on last month’s festivities.
NM governor orders withdrawal of most National Guard troops at border
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Some troops will remain in Hidalgo County and be joined by state police officers to assist with the unique situation there. Continue Reading
Bill would raise cost to access electronic public records
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Another bill would give people wrongfully accused of crimes or convicted of nonviolent crimes the right to petition to have those records expunged. Continue Reading
Governor backs plan for outdoor recreation agency
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Lujan Grisham’s administration has put the tourism and outdoor industries at the top of its economic development efforts. Continue Reading
Bill would freeze fracking permits while impacts are studied
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It’s a drastic proposal for a state whose economy heavily depends on oil and gas. Continue Reading
Backers of ‘ban the box’ legislation try again
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The toughest question on a job application can be pretty short. Continue Reading
Governor signs lobbyist disclosure bill, others Martinez had vetoed
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In signing the bills during a single morning, Lujan Grisham sought to show that the gridlock from the Martinez administration had eased. Continue Reading
Southern NM medical facilities strain to meet needs of vulnerable migrants
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Hospitals and clinics from Silver City to Deming, Lordsburg, and Alamogordo have recently treated children. Continue Reading
Trujillo unveils plans to improve public education
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On the job for a bit more than a week, the state’s secretary-designate of public education already has outlined priorities. Continue Reading
Minimum wage hike advances despite restaurant industry’s fight
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Democrats campaigned last year on a promise to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage. Continue Reading
Lawmaker tables own privacy bill amid sharp criticisms
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Rep. Andrea Romero’s bill would have fined private companies if they did not remove “damaging” or “excessive” information about people from their websites. Continue Reading