/tags/new-mexico-state-legislature New Mexico State Legislature en-US Copyright Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:30:51 GMT /local-news/2025-09-30/nm-legislators-to-consider-funding-for-public-broadcasting New Mexico legislators are set to discuss how the state could help keep public broadcasting on the air at a special session on Wednesday. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:30:51 GMT /local-news/2025-09-30/nm-legislators-to-consider-funding-for-public-broadcasting Roz Brown /local-news/2025-09-26/climate-change-is-impacting-traditional-ways-of-life-for-indigenous-people On Thursday, health advocates told lawmakers that increasing extreme heat is impacting Indigenous people’s wellbeing and traditional ways of life. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:01:30 GMT /local-news/2025-09-26/climate-change-is-impacting-traditional-ways-of-life-for-indigenous-people Jeanette DeDios /public-health-new-mexico/2025-09-02/state-lawmakers-dress-down-the-health-department-over-medication-assisted-treatment-program State lawmakers recently made their disappointment clear with the Department of Health during a presentation of an evaluation of the state’s medication assisted treatment program for substance use disorder. It came just weeks after an announcement that DOH would be expanding the program. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:34:51 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2025-09-02/state-lawmakers-dress-down-the-health-department-over-medication-assisted-treatment-program Daniel Montaño /2025-07-29/lawmakers-debate-how-and-if-to-regulate-ai As concerns about artificial intelligence continue to grow, lawmakers on Tuesday debated how, and even if, the state should regulate the technology. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:42:32 GMT /2025-07-29/lawmakers-debate-how-and-if-to-regulate-ai Jeanette DeDios /NM-New-Mexico-medical-psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-bill-shown-unanimous-bipartisan-support-passes Senate Bill 219 which would establish a medical psilocybin program, making New Mexico only the third state to do so, passed its first committee Tuesday. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:29:20 GMT /NM-New-Mexico-medical-psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-bill-shown-unanimous-bipartisan-support-passes Daniel Montaño /mental-health-rooms-in-schools-nm-new-mexico-youth-kids-house-bill-58-HB58 Legislation that would appropriate more than $2 million to expand mental health access in schools made it past its first hurdle Wednesday with strong bipartisan support. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:44:55 GMT /mental-health-rooms-in-schools-nm-new-mexico-youth-kids-house-bill-58-HB58 Daniel Montaño /local-news/2025-01-21/new-mexico-governor-state-of-state-speech Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham outlined her perspective on the state of New Mexico affairs and her priorities for the 2025 legislative session on its opening day in her State of the State address Tuesday. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-21/new-mexico-governor-state-of-state-speech Nash Jones, Daniel Montaño /local-news/2025-01-13/democratic-legislators-search-for-agreement-on-alcohol-tax-hike For the third straight year, lawmakers are trying to raise taxes on alcoholic drinks, in an attempt to reduce New Mexico’s worst-in-the-nation alcohol-related death rate. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:42:33 GMT /local-news/2025-01-13/democratic-legislators-search-for-agreement-on-alcohol-tax-hike Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth /local-news/2024-12-04/oil-and-gas-campaign-contributions-nm-democrats Capital & Main's Jerry Redfern talks about his recent report on large oil and gas companies giving to New Mexico Democrats, contrary to where they overwhelmingly put their money nationally. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:54:00 GMT /local-news/2024-12-04/oil-and-gas-campaign-contributions-nm-democrats Nash Jones /local-news/2024-11-18/several-fresh-faces-join-new-mexico-house-leadership Following internal elections over the weekend, the leadership of the New Mexico House come January is mostly set. While some leaders are returning to their posts on both sides of the aisle, most will be new to their roles. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:27:57 GMT /local-news/2024-11-18/several-fresh-faces-join-new-mexico-house-leadership Nash Jones