House Passes 15 Bills In Productive Day
NMDP News:
SANTA FE — March 11, in a lengthy floor session, the House of Representatives passed 15 bills, ranging from efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and expand access to housing and healthcare to legislation that would protect the rights victims of sexual abuse.
“As we enter the final stretch of the legislative session, we have some long days ahead in the People’s House,” House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) said. “We’re rolling up our sleeves to continue delivering on our promises to make our communities safer, protect the well-being of our kids and families, and Read More
State Celebrates 53rd Anniversary Of Senior Nutrition Program
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — This March, New Mexico joins the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and senior service providers nationwide in celebrating 53 years of the Senior Nutrition Program.
Since 1972, the Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults. Funded by the Older Americans Act, these local senior nutrition programs serve as community hubs for adults 60 and older, offering meals, social connection and critical resources.
This year’s theme, “A Place at the Table,” underscores the importance of those local nutrition programs in ensuring older Read More
‘Young Guns 3: Dead Or Alive’ To Film In New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (right) stands with actor and director Emilio Estevez at the State Capitol today. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Film Office are proud to announce that “Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive,” the highly anticipated next chapter in the iconic Western franchise, will be filmed in New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham, joined by actor and director Emilio Estevez, made the announcement during Film and Media Day at the State Capitol today.
“The original ‘Young Guns’ films showcased New Mexico’s Read More
Ancient Mammal Skeleton Unearthed By New Mexico Researcher Answers Century-Old Questions
A rendering of Mixodectes pungens, a species of small mammal that inhabited western North America during the early Paleocene, roughly 62 million years ago. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A recent study co-authored by a New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science researcher sheds new light on an ancient species of mammal that evolved shortly after the demise of the dinosaurs, one that has vexed scientists for more than a century.
“This new and important study that sheds light on the history of life on our planet is another example of how the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Read More
Mexican National Extradited To U.S. To Face Federal Drug Trafficking Charges In New Mexico
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Mexican national was extradited from Mexico to the United States to face federal drug trafficking charges in New Mexico.
Guillermo Amaro-Rodriguez, 42, made his initial appearance last week in federal court after being extradited from Mexico on a charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
A federal grand jury indicted Amaro-Rodriguez Oct. 12, 2022. According to the indictment, Amaro-Rodriguez conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine in Bernalillo County and elsewhere.
Mexican law enforcement authorities arrested Amaro-Rodriguez Read More
Key Senate Committee Scrutinizes Paid Leave Bill Without Sponsors In The Room
Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By Daniel J. Chacón
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Members of the powerful Senate Finance Committee raised several issues Wednesday about a controversial paid leave proposal that would affect most employers in New Mexico, expressing concerns about startup costs and an unidentified revenue stream for a key provision that would cost upwards of $193.5 million a year.
With just a week and a half left in the legislative session to pass House Bill 11 — which proponents laud as a boon to New Mexico workers that’s been years in the making and opponents slam as a hefty Read More
New Mexico Law Protecting Native Students’ Right To Wear Tribal Regalia Headed To Governor’s Desk
IAD News:
SANTA FE — Native American students in New Mexico moved one step closer to freely expressing their cultural heritage at graduation ceremonies after Senate Bill 163 cleared a crucial legislative hurdle in the House, drawing praise from tribal leaders and legislators across the state.
“Our department is happy to have brought forth this legislation in partnership with our sister agency and our legislative sponsors, as this is an important victory for New Mexico’s Native students and their families,” IAD Cabinet Secretary Josett Monette said. “Graduation is a major milestone, and Read More
Trail Access Along Hyde Park Road To Be Impacted During Thinning Project Implementation
Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Trail access will be impacted in the Hyde Park Road corridor while forest thinning work is conducted next week. From March 17-21, access will be restricted on Winsor Trail #254 from Forest Road 102 south to Tesuque Creek, and the Tesuque Creek Trail #152 west of Hyde Park Road to its junction with Winsor Trail (see map).
While trails will not fully close during project work, trail guards may stop hikers and bikers periodically to ensure safe passage while crews are cutting within the trail corridor. To avoid delays, recreationalists are encouraged to consider Read More
Republican Party To Host ‘The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of 2025 New Mexico State Legislature’ With Harry Montoya March 29
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
As a small business owner and health care provider, I have been closely watching the following bills of our 2025 Legislative Session:
- House Bill 11: Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Liberal economist Harry Holzer has noted, “A mandatory paid leave policy might well lead employers to begin discriminating in hiring against less-educated women in the child-bearing ages.” Indeed, both California and New Jersey’s paid family leave programs resulted in a 8-9% decline in the employment rate for young women. We should not be surprised if those with
67th Annual Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science & Engineering Fair: Public Viewing & Volunteer Opportunities
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS — The Achieving in Research Math and Science (ARMAS) Center at New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites the community to the 67th Annual Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science & Engineering Fair Saturday, March 22 at the NMHU Student Union Building (8th & National, Las Vegas, NM).
This prestigious event serves as a gateway to the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The region’s top senior division winners will earn the opportunity to showcase their research Read More
