The New Mexico State Land Office has announced a historic achievement, auctioning oil and gas leases at a new 25% royalty rate for the first time, a change championed by Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard. The new state law, which took effect on June 20, allows the State Land Office to offer its […]
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Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor
By Connor Currier New Mexico Senator Harold Pope has officially entered the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor. His candidacy comes after current lieutenant governor Howie Morales’ announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Morales, who has served in the role since 2019, spent the past seven years working alongside Governor […]
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Peeing gets partisan: Republicans challenge new Roundhouse restroom policy
The legislature’s Facilities Review Subcommittee voted last week to convert a shower into a gender-neutral restroom and build a dedicated lactation room on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol. The project will also include an adult changing table for people with disabilities. But Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) said in a […]
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More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system
More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials. The milestone demonstrates early success for the new system that automatically registers eligible voters when they renew or apply for driver’s […]
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New Mexico delegation condemns “Big, Ugly Bill”
By Jesse Jones New Mexico representatives denounced a new federal bill as a “big, ugly abomination” that slashes healthcare, food, and education aid while handing massive tax breaks to billionaires, condemning it as an immoral betrayal of American families. During a press call, U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández and Gabe Vasquez said the […]
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Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts
President Trump is getting his “big, beautiful bill” and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is prepared to “fight like hell” to protect New Mexico from its impact. Lujan Grisham issued a fiery statement Thursday following the passage of the Republican “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives, condemning the budget […]
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Haaland to speak at East Mountain Democrats meeting in Tijeras
The East Mountain Democratic Party of Sandoval County is set to host a special community meeting on June 19, featuring Deb Haaland as the guest speaker. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cañon De Carnué Land Grant Hall, located at 340-364 NM-333 in Tijeras. Haaland, who is now […]
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NMexus Center launches in Mesa del Sol with $100 million investment
Just one week after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled plans for a new global business accelerator, the NMexus Center, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday to celebrate its official launch. Hosted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the event brought together local and international business leaders at the center’s location in the Mesa del […]
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New bicycle safety law takes effect July 1 in New Mexico
New Mexico is set to implement a new bicycle safety law aimed at enhancing cyclist safety and promoting sustainable transportation. Senate Bill 73, passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in March, introduces the “Idaho stop” law to New Mexico, allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as […]
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Lobbyists tell ABQ city councilors to expect special legislative session
by Rodd Cayton A pair of lobbyists for the City of Albuquerque said the city saw some success in its priorities in the just-concluded legislative session, but that uncertainty in the federal budget and frustration on the part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham could see the Roundhouse reopened for business twice this year. Al Park, […]