Roundhouse /tags/roundhouse Roundhouse en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:13:35 GMT Wildfire grants blaze through Roundhouse, but legal sparks remain /local-news/2025-03-04/wildfire-grants-pass-legal-sparks-remain The core of the law aims to put the money into people’s hands to “fire-proof” their homes. But some lawmakers worried it may violate New Mexico’s constitution. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:13:35 GMT /local-news/2025-03-04/wildfire-grants-pass-legal-sparks-remain Bryce Dix Bipartisan wildfire preparedness bill takes stab at looming insurance crisis /local-news/2025-02-04/wildfire-preparedness-insurance-crisis On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Senate Conservation Committee unanimously advanced a bill that takes aim at skyrocketing premiums or policy cancellations by proactively planning for future fires. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:09:56 GMT /local-news/2025-02-04/wildfire-preparedness-insurance-crisis Bryce Dix Hundreds rally at Roundhouse for immigrant rights /local-news/2025-02-04/hundreds-rally-at-roundhouse-for-immigrant-rights Immigrant families and advocacy groups marched at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe on Monday as a part of what was called the Immigrant and Workers Day of Action. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:47:55 GMT /local-news/2025-02-04/hundreds-rally-at-roundhouse-for-immigrant-rights Jeanette DeDios Groundbreaking climate emissions bill takes first step at Roundhouse /local-news/2025-01-28/groundbreaking-climate-emissions-bill-takes-first-step-at-roundhouse An ambitious bill setting aggressive greenhouse gas emissions and reporting requirements has cleared its first hurdle in the Roundhouse. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:47:35 GMT /local-news/2025-01-28/groundbreaking-climate-emissions-bill-takes-first-step-at-roundhouse Bryce Dix If funding isn’t sorted out, NM’s aging water infrastructure could be in trouble, report says /local-news/2024-08-22/nms-aging-water-infrastructure-could-be-in-trouble In a sweeping new policy report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee Thursday, analysts say “piecemeal” funding and various local water system shortfalls need to be addressed to keep New Mexico’s aging water infrastructure healthy. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:13:08 GMT /local-news/2024-08-22/nms-aging-water-infrastructure-could-be-in-trouble Bryce Dix One lawmaker wants tighter oil and gas regulations amidst increasing effects of climate change /local-news/2024-01-17/one-lawmaker-wants-tighter-oil-and-gas-regulations-amidst-increasing-effects-of-climate-change This week the legislature opened the 2024 session and at least one lawmaker is hoping to put tighter regulations on the state’s oil and gas industry. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:06:30 GMT /local-news/2024-01-17/one-lawmaker-wants-tighter-oil-and-gas-regulations-amidst-increasing-effects-of-climate-change Bryce Dix New Mexico groups issue joint disapproval of climate vetoes /local-news/2023-04-17/new-mexico-groups-issue-joint-disapproval-of-climate-vetoes Many climate scientists and researchers point to meaningful legislative action as the most effective path forward to both mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. New Mexico’s past legislative session had climate groups feeling hopeful –– but a series of line-item vetoes from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham left them disappointed. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:29:06 GMT /local-news/2023-04-17/new-mexico-groups-issue-joint-disapproval-of-climate-vetoes Bryce Dix Congressional delegation members address lawmakers in Santa Fe /local-news/2023-02-22/congressional-delegation-members-address-lawmakers-in-santa-fe U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján and Representative Melanie Stansbury were in Santa Fe Tuesday to address legislators. They both highlighted how they have helped the state at the federal level and urged lawmakers to work on those same issues at home. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:36:11 GMT /local-news/2023-02-22/congressional-delegation-members-address-lawmakers-in-santa-fe Jeanette DeDios Lawmakers want to help rural New Mexicans adapt to extreme weather events /local-news/2023-01-26/lawmakers-want-to-help-rural-new-mexicans-adapt-to-extreme-weather-events On the heels of extreme weather events, like New Mexico’s devastating 2022 fire season, lawmakers are aiming to establish a public health program and climate resiliency fund to address health related issues in rural communities. This week, that bill has cleared its first hurdle in the Roundhouse. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:35:41 GMT /local-news/2023-01-26/lawmakers-want-to-help-rural-new-mexicans-adapt-to-extreme-weather-events Bryce Dix Historic land and water conservation proposal to be introduced in Roundhouse /local-news/2023-01-20/historic-land-and-water-conservation-proposal-to-be-introduced-in-roundhouse During her State of the State address, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham proposed a huge land and water conservation initiative that, if approved by lawmakers, would be the first in New Mexico’s history. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 23:43:58 GMT /local-news/2023-01-20/historic-land-and-water-conservation-proposal-to-be-introduced-in-roundhouse Bryce Dix