/tags/state-legislature state legislature en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:56:48 GMT /local-news/2025-02-06/office-housing-do-for-new-mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is trying once again to create an Office of Housing within the executive branch of state government after failing in last year’s legislative session. The legislation is designed to ease restrictions and get projects done quicker, in order to reduce New Mexico’s housing shortage. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:56:48 GMT /local-news/2025-02-06/office-housing-do-for-new-mexico Mia Casas /NM-New-Mexico-HCA-health-care-authority-new-budget-3-billion-dollars-more-for-second-year-2026 In Santa Fe, state agencies galore made their case for a piece of the state’s expanding general fund this week as they presented budget requests. ��ɫ��’s Daniel Montaño reports the state’s newest agency pitched a second year budget $3.1 billion more than its first year’s Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:42:51 GMT /NM-New-Mexico-HCA-health-care-authority-new-budget-3-billion-dollars-more-for-second-year-2026 Daniel Montaño /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/2024-10-29/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 /Jaramillo-vs-Dow-election-nm-district-38 New Mexico’s house district 38 is among a handful of key swing districts being closely watched by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Now, the race between incumbent Democrat Tara Jaramillo and Republican challenger Rebecca Dow to hold that seat is quickly proving to be one of the most closely watched, and hotly contested in the state. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:40:55 GMT /Jaramillo-vs-Dow-election-nm-district-38 Daniel Montaño /legislators-pass-bill-fund-pilot-assisted-outpatient-treatment The only bill passed by legislators in the special session in part gives courts $3 million to continue funding pilot programs for assisted outpatient treatment programs, rather than completely updating the law to include widespread involuntary treatment. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:46:33 GMT /legislators-pass-bill-fund-pilot-assisted-outpatient-treatment Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-04-12/lawyers-spar-over-high-profile-new-mexico-pollution-case A judge heard arguments on Friday on whether a high-profile environmental lawsuit brought on by the Center of Biological Diversity, WildEarth Guardians and several frontline Native American communities should go to trial. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:53:31 GMT /local-news/2024-04-12/lawyers-spar-over-high-profile-new-mexico-pollution-case Bryce Dix /local-news/2023-10-10/staff-shortages-are-a-top-priority-for-water-conservationists-in-upcoming-legislative-session In a letter to lawmakers and state agencies like the departments of Energy Minerals and Natural Resources and Agriculture, some 16 different conservation organizations are highlighting the dire need for adequate staff funding to ensure current and future state investments in water conservation are utilized to their full potential. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:24:22 GMT /local-news/2023-10-10/staff-shortages-are-a-top-priority-for-water-conservationists-in-upcoming-legislative-session Bryce Dix /local-news/2023-03-08/legislation-could-revamp-new-mexicos-downtown-areas-economic-impact A bill looking to revitalize New Mexico’s downtown areas is gathering bipartisan steam in the Roundhouse. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:55:09 GMT /local-news/2023-03-08/legislation-could-revamp-new-mexicos-downtown-areas-economic-impact Bryce Dix