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February 15, 2024

New Mexico House rejects paid family leave expansion, considers political deepfake regulation

NM's Democrat-led House of Representatives has rejected a bill that would have expanded medical leave as they rush to finish work before the end of a 30-day legislative session

February 14, 2024

New Mexico man who fatally stabbed officer had extensive criminal record, police say

Authorities say a New Mexico man who fatally stabbed Las Cruces Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez on Sunday had an extensive record of violent crime convictions.

February 14, 2024

New Mexico officials approve legislative bill to reduce gas emissions in vehicles by 20% in 2030

New Mexico officials have passed a bill which is aimed at reducing car pollution by enforcing fuel standards. They hope to significantly reduce the emissions by 2030.

February 12, 2024

New Mexico legislators consider how to use multibillion-dollar oil surplus as spending plan advances

New Mexico lawmakers advanced a budget proposal that would set aside money for long term investments, opening a literacy institute, and compensate farmers when wolves kill livestock.

February 12, 2024

New Mexico police officer dies after being stabbed by a trespassing suspect

A New Mexico police officer was fatally stabbed on Sunday after responding to a report of trespassing in Las Cruces. The suspect was shot and killed by a witness.

February 8, 2024

New Mexico bill to lower income taxes and cap investment tax break advances

The New Mexico House passed a package of tax changes that includes lowering state income tax and tax breaks for the medical workforce and for child care providers.

February 6, 2024

Army, tribal officials agree on restoration plans for Fort Wingate site

The Navajo Nation, Zuni Tribe and U.S. Army have finalized plans to restore New Mexico's long-defunct Fort Wingate ahead of an impending land transfer.

February 6, 2024

Truck slams into gas pumps in New Mexico, igniting fireball

Video shows an out of control truck slam into gas pumps at a station in northwest New Mexico on Sunday. He said the driver escaped with minor injuries.

February 5, 2024

Board taps current operations head as superintendent of New Mexico's largest school district

New Mexico's Albuquerque Public Schools board on Monday named Chief Operations Officer Gabriella Durán Blakey as its next superintendent.

February 5, 2024

United Nations Foundation is quietly fueling climate policy, funding staff in Dem states

EXCLUSIVE: The United Nations Foundation, a nonprofit affiliate of the U.N., is quietly funding staff positions and policymaking roles throughout state governments.