/tags/nm-politics NM Politics en-US Copyright Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:42:53 GMT /braver-angels-homeless-debate-albuquerque In a time when partisan bias and political division can seem both ubiquitous and insurmountable, a nonprofit is encouraging rational and civil discussion among people with conflicting ideas. Now, the New Mexico branch of Braver Angels is hosting a free public debate on solutions to homelessness. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:42:53 GMT /braver-angels-homeless-debate-albuquerque Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-05-31/driver-who-accelerated-into-a-demonstration-identified-as-2018-candidate-for-nm-governor Dark money group founder Jeff Apodaca admits he drove the truck at the Palestinian solidarity protest in Albuquerque, saying he was fearful at the time. Fri, 31 May 2024 17:53:17 GMT /local-news/2024-05-31/driver-who-accelerated-into-a-demonstration-identified-as-2018-candidate-for-nm-governor Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico /local-news/2024-03-28/what-happens-when-a-hospital-goes-catholic Nina Martin, reporter and editor with the Center for Investigative Reporting, discusses her reporting on the merger between Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center and Christus Health for the Reveal podcast, and how it created limits on reproductive and other care. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:27:51 GMT /local-news/2024-03-28/what-happens-when-a-hospital-goes-catholic Mia Casas /local-news/2024-03-19/what-to-expect-from-the-rio-grande-scotus-oral-arguments A lot of uncertainty on the outcome of any decision from the nation’s highest court regarding the river. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:18:12 GMT /local-news/2024-03-19/what-to-expect-from-the-rio-grande-scotus-oral-arguments Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico /local-news/2024-03-19/a-deep-guide-to-people-and-terms-in-the-rio-grande-scotus-case The details below can help you understand the logistics and arguments within the decade-long water lawsuit. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:14:02 GMT /local-news/2024-03-19/a-deep-guide-to-people-and-terms-in-the-rio-grande-scotus-case Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico /local-news/2024-02-19/oil-and-gas-donations-shifting-away-from-republicans-in-new-mexico The oil and gas industry has increased non-election year contributions to New Mexico’s politicians as the state Legislature debated new regulation in the 2024 session. The industry boosted its contributions to Democrats, the current dominant party in the state, while trimming back donations to Republicans. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:39:48 GMT /local-news/2024-02-19/oil-and-gas-donations-shifting-away-from-republicans-in-new-mexico Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main /local-news/2024-01-04/in-the-scar-of-new-mexicos-largest-wildfire-a-legal-battle-is-brewing-over-the-cost-of-suffering A U.S. agency accidentally torched their communities. Depending on how courts define damage, those who had the least to begin with could wind up with the smallest checks. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:53:58 GMT /local-news/2024-01-04/in-the-scar-of-new-mexicos-largest-wildfire-a-legal-battle-is-brewing-over-the-cost-of-suffering Patrick Lohman and Byard Duncan, ProPublica /local-news/2023-10-18/the-political-minefield-of-parental-rights-in-new-mexico As far-right conservatives make a bid for school board seats, disinformation is on the rise. Welcome to the culture wars. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:46:07 GMT /local-news/2023-10-18/the-political-minefield-of-parental-rights-in-new-mexico Elise Kaplan, Searchlight New Mexico /news/2022-04-07/new-mexican-lawmakers-approve-tax-rebates-to-soften-inflation The New Mexico legislature this week approved sending economic relief to about 1.4 million residents to counter rising costs in the state. That mirrors other efforts across the Mountain West – the region seeing the highest rates of inflation in the country. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:52:06 GMT /news/2022-04-07/new-mexican-lawmakers-approve-tax-rebates-to-soften-inflation Emma Gibson