/tags/nathan-small Nathan Small en-US Copyright Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:12:01 GMT /local-news/2025-03-12/house-passes-game-and-fish-bill A bill that would fundamentally change wildlife management in New Mexico is now one step closer to becoming law after passing the House floor Wednesday. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:12:01 GMT /local-news/2025-03-12/house-passes-game-and-fish-bill Bryce Dix /local-news/2025-03-04/democrats-defeat-increases-new-mexico-oil-and-gas-regulations A number of proposals aimed at reforming how the oil and gas industry works in New Mexico have stalled out in this year’s legislative session with the help of key Democratic lawmakers. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:45:17 GMT /local-news/2025-03-04/democrats-defeat-increases-new-mexico-oil-and-gas-regulations Nash Jones /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 /local-news/2025-01-23/beaver-fever-1-5m-proposed-for-beaver-restoration-efforts One of the largest general fund appropriations in the department’s history, the recommendation from the Legislative Finance Committee – which would be spread across three years – would bring aid for “species of greatest conservation need” with dwindling or threatened populations. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:04:38 GMT /local-news/2025-01-23/beaver-fever-1-5m-proposed-for-beaver-restoration-efforts Bryce Dix /local-news/2024-11-26/reform-game-and-fish-department A package of bills will look to drastically change how the department is funded and regulated in the upcoming 60-day session in January. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:44:51 GMT /local-news/2024-11-26/reform-game-and-fish-department Bryce Dix /local-news/2024-10-20/skaggs-small-house-district-36-rematch Two familiar faces are one again facing off for the House District 36 seat in southern New Mexico. Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:40:22 GMT /local-news/2024-10-20/skaggs-small-house-district-36-rematch Bryce Dix /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 /local-news/2024-03-08/pilot-program-bill-signed-with-line-item-vetoes Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed 69 bills Wednesday. Among them was one bill that would fund 16 pilot programs within multiple state agencies. But not everything was approved. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-03-08/pilot-program-bill-signed-with-line-item-vetoes Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-01-08/lawmakers-propose-far-less-tax-relief-after-governor-vetoed-most-of-last-years-package After the governor made massive cuts to the Legislature’s tax relief bill last year, lawmakers are proposing an even more conservative approach than she is this time around. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:38:22 GMT /local-news/2024-01-08/lawmakers-propose-far-less-tax-relief-after-governor-vetoed-most-of-last-years-package Nash Jones