public safety /tags/public-safety public safety en-US Copyright Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:17:59 GMT Let's talk about what happened in the 2025 Legislature /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-03-21/lets-talk-about-what-happened-in-the-2025-legislature We’ll reflect on the end of the 2025 legislative session by talking with journalists who followed all 60 days at the Roundhouse. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:17:59 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2025-03-21/lets-talk-about-what-happened-in-the-2025-legislature Report finds NM's roads cost taxpayers $3.6B annually /Report-finds-NM-New-Mexico-roads-bridges-bad-infrastructure--costs-taxpayers-billions-a-year-annually A nonprofit research firm says New Mexico doesn’t have enough funding in place to properly maintain and improve the state’s transportation system. What’s more, declining and deficient infrastructure is costing New Mexicans billions of dollars. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:23:41 GMT /Report-finds-NM-New-Mexico-roads-bridges-bad-infrastructure--costs-taxpayers-billions-a-year-annually Daniel Montaño Lujan Grisham highlights changes for children and public safety in State of the State address /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 Santa Fe Fiesta halts early after police shoot at stolen vehicle on the Plaza /local-news/2024-09-08/santa-fe-fiesta-plaza-shooting People sheltered in nearby stores and the cathedral, and the remaining Fiesta events were canceled. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:12:23 GMT /local-news/2024-09-08/santa-fe-fiesta-plaza-shooting Alice Fordham Governor holds town hall in Albuquerque to gather input on public safety /local-news/2024-07-31/governor-holds-town-hall-in-albuquerque-to-gather-input-on-public-safety On Monday Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham held a town hall meeting in Albuquerque. It’s the second event to hear from the community on issues of public safety. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:32:44 GMT /local-news/2024-07-31/governor-holds-town-hall-in-albuquerque-to-gather-input-on-public-safety Jeanette DeDios Governor outlines her main priorities for the special session /local-news/2024-07-17/governor-outlines-her-main-priorities-for-the-special-session Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued her proclamation on Wednesday for a special session that starts on Thursday. She was joined by other leaders from around the state who support the session, despite pushback from lawmakers in her party. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:38:13 GMT /local-news/2024-07-17/governor-outlines-her-main-priorities-for-the-special-session Jeanette DeDios Gov moves forward with special session despite lawmaker concerns, makes some adjustments /local-news/2024-07-17/nm-gov-special-session-despite-lawmaker-concerns Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is moving forward with Thursday’s special legislative session on public safety issues despite concern from lawmakers. She signed the official proclamation for the session at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:32:12 GMT /local-news/2024-07-17/nm-gov-special-session-despite-lawmaker-concerns Nash Jones U.S. Supreme Court case on encampment sweeps mirrors a similar one in New Mexico’s high court /local-news/2024-04-23/u-s-supreme-court-case-on-encampment-sweeps-mirrors-a-similar-one-in-new-mexicos-high-court The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case to address whether or not people can be punished for living in encampments. The outcome could affect a similar case that has made it up to New Mexico’s Supreme Court. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:21:59 GMT /local-news/2024-04-23/u-s-supreme-court-case-on-encampment-sweeps-mirrors-a-similar-one-in-new-mexicos-high-court Megan Myscofski Governor announces special legislative session on public safety /local-news/2024-04-17/governor-announces-special-legislative-session-on-public-safety Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that she is calling a special session to pass more public safety legislation. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:45:43 GMT /local-news/2024-04-17/governor-announces-special-legislative-session-on-public-safety Megan Myscofski Can the Albuquerque Police Department ever be reformed? /local-news/2024-04-12/can-the-albuquerque-police-department-ever-be-reformed Despite 10 years of federal oversight, Albuquerque police are killing more people than ever. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:23:14 GMT /local-news/2024-04-12/can-the-albuquerque-police-department-ever-be-reformed Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico