/tags/budget Budget en-US Copyright Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:38:13 GMT /local-news/2025-02-25/new-mexico-braces-for-federal-funding-cuts-by-setting-state-money-aside As cuts to New Mexico’s federal funding loom, legislators in Santa Fe are positioning the state to fill potential gaps with ample reserves and new savings accounts. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:38:13 GMT /local-news/2025-02-25/new-mexico-braces-for-federal-funding-cuts-by-setting-state-money-aside Nash Jones /local-news/2025-02-24/largest-ever-10-8b-new-mexico-budget-passes-house-moves-on-to-senate Lawmakers in the New Mexico House of Representatives Monday passed a $10.8 billion state budget proposal months in the making. If enacted, it would be the largest in state history, marking a nearly 6% increase over last year’s record-breaking budget. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:48:41 GMT /local-news/2025-02-24/largest-ever-10-8b-new-mexico-budget-passes-house-moves-on-to-senate Nash Jones /NM-New-Mexico-HCA-health-care-authority-new-budget-3-billion-dollars-more-for-second-year-2026 In Santa Fe, state agencies galore made their case for a piece of the state’s expanding general fund this week as they presented budget requests. 91°µÍø’s Daniel Montaño reports the state’s newest agency pitched a second year budget $3.1 billion more than its first year’s Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:42:51 GMT /NM-New-Mexico-HCA-health-care-authority-new-budget-3-billion-dollars-more-for-second-year-2026 Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-02-27/aps-seeks-community-input-on-where-to-make-budget-cuts Albuquerque Public Schools is holding community forums this week as it stares down budget cuts. While the numbers aren’t finalized, administrators Monday said they expect to be working with around 13% less next fiscal year. They broke down the various pots of money the total will get split into and asked community members which programs they’d prioritize over others. Some participants were displeased, saying they wanted more specifics and more money to work with. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:05:34 GMT /local-news/2024-02-27/aps-seeks-community-input-on-where-to-make-budget-cuts Nash Jones /local-news/2024-01-11/advocates-push-for-more-health-care-and-housing-less-policing-in-this-years-state-budget Ahead of the legislative session that starts January 16, several health and civil rights advocates are pushing for the state to invest more in addiction treatment and housing. They are also calling for the state to put fewer resources towards what they call criminalization tactics. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:45:28 GMT /local-news/2024-01-11/advocates-push-for-more-health-care-and-housing-less-policing-in-this-years-state-budget Megan Myscofski /local-news/2024-01-08/budget-windfall-and-guns-are-among-lawmakers-priorities-for-the-upcoming-legislative-session With the legislature opening next week, and record revenues coming to state coffers, lawmakers are setting priorities for the 30-day budget session. 91°µÍø spoke with two of them about their biggest issues. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:37:15 GMT /local-news/2024-01-08/budget-windfall-and-guns-are-among-lawmakers-priorities-for-the-upcoming-legislative-session Jeanette DeDios /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-04-18/lets-talk-transparency-and-the-legislature The 2023 legislative session is in the rearview mirror, but soon interim committee hearings will start up around the state in preparation for the 2024 session which begins next January. In this week’s show, we will talk about transparency, including several bills aimed at increasing transparency in government that recently succeeded or failed. We will also talk about the budget process and how it works, and how transparent it is – or is not. As the state continues to see record revenues, knowing how our money is spent is everybody’s business. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:43:26 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-04-18/lets-talk-transparency-and-the-legislature Megan Kamerick /local-news/2023-02-06/without-more-funds-nm-environment-department-must-pick-winners-and-losers-says-top-official As a top oil and gas producer, New Mexico has some of the strictest emissions rules in the country. That includes a state Environment Department rule that went into effect last year that aims to reduce ozone-causing air pollution by 260 million pounds a year. However, Environment Secretary James Kenney says the agency is falling short on enforcing the rules and is asking the Legislature to help change that. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:39:42 GMT /local-news/2023-02-06/without-more-funds-nm-environment-department-must-pick-winners-and-losers-says-top-official Nash Jones /local-news/2023-01-20/lawmakers-gather-in-person-for-2023-session-amid-record-revenues The 2023 legislative session is in full swing; with representatives and senators settling in and discussing bills. 91°µÍø spoke with Gwyneth Doland, a political correspondent for New Mexico PBS, who was in Santa Fe this week talking to lawmakers about their priorities for this 60-day session and how it feels to be back in person. Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:33:20 GMT /local-news/2023-01-20/lawmakers-gather-in-person-for-2023-session-amid-record-revenues Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-12-12/nm-health-department-requests-more-state-funds-as-federal-support-wanes The New Mexico Department of Health is requesting an 11% bump in state dollars as federal funding for the department shrinks following boosts during the pandemic. The proposal highlights the DOH’s priority of addressing staffing shortages. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:48:31 GMT /local-news/2022-12-12/nm-health-department-requests-more-state-funds-as-federal-support-wanes Nash Jones