/tags/new-mexico-state-legislature New Mexico State Legislature en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:29:20 GMT /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 /local-news/2024-11-14/house-speaker-martinez-says-new-mexico-is-already-trump-proof With President-elect Trump set to take office in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called his state’s Legislature into a special session to protect its policies against Trump’s agenda. New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez says his state is already “Trump-proof.” Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:37:25 GMT /local-news/2024-11-14/house-speaker-martinez-says-new-mexico-is-already-trump-proof Nash Jones /local-news/2024-10-30/republican-kinney-nm-house-speaker-martinez-hd11-election New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez is the only Democratic leader facing a challenge this election. Republican Bart Kinney is running a longshot campaign to oust the five-term lawmaker in a heavily Democratic district. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:30:12 GMT /local-news/2024-10-30/republican-kinney-nm-house-speaker-martinez-hd11-election Nash Jones /local-news/2024-10-29/a-democratic-challenger-to-the-no-2-nm-house-republican-faces-an-uphill-battle The last time a Democrat held the Rio Rancho area’s House District 23, it included Corrales. So, it was a lot bluer back then. After redistricting, voters overwhelmingly elected Republican Rep. Alan Martinez. Now, Democratic challenger Frank Smith is trying to flip the district back against the odds. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:55:27 GMT /local-news/2024-10-29/a-democratic-challenger-to-the-no-2-nm-house-republican-faces-an-uphill-battle Nash Jones /local-news/2024-10-28/democratic-newcomer-nm-senate-minority-whip-district-40 Longtime state Sen. Craig Brandt, the chamber's Republican whip, is facing a challenge from Democratic newcomer Amina Everett, who’s running as a candidate for change. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:58:20 GMT /local-news/2024-10-28/democratic-newcomer-nm-senate-minority-whip-district-40 Nash Jones