Heinrich, Moran Introduce Legislation To Create Pathways To Stable Careers, Expand Access To Apprenticeships & Technical Education
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Apprenticeship Pathways Act, legislation to create pathways to high-demand careers for high school students by expanding access to apprenticeships and technical education. Heinrich introduced the bill with U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).
Apprenticeships and technical education offer a direct path to acquiring in-demand skills, and early exposure to industries can encourage more students to pursue careers in those professions. Expanding apprenticeship programs for high school students can Read More
Legislative Roundup: 44 Days Left In Session
The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Data privacy and immigration enforcement: Dozens of immigrant rights advocates packed into a Thursday afternoon Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee meeting to show their support for a bill prohibiting public employees from disclosing personal information for the purpose of federal immigration enforcement.
Senate Bill 36, sponsored by Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, D-Albuquerque, would also require state agencies in contracts with companies to sell personal information — such as driver’s license records — to secure guarantees from those companies Read More
Ringside Seat: Give These Two Bad Bills A Fast Burial
By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Contrary to popular mythology, useless legislation isn’t only a strain on paper-pushers at the state Capitol. These measures can be dangerous.
That’s the case with two bills before the Legislature. Backers of both proposals claim they would be good for consumers, and they are happy to spread false information to advance that theme.
I’ll deal first with House Bill 59, a poorly written, badly researched measure. Rep. Doreen Gallegos called the bill “clear as mud” after it was presented to the committee she chairs.
The proposal would exempt tech Read More
New Mexico Governor’s Organized Crime Commission Apprehends Suspected Human Trafficker
Yajair Lizzet Lara, AKA Lara Mendez
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SANTA FE – A multi-agency law enforcement team arrested a woman suspected of leading a major human trafficking operation in Albuquerque, marking a critical breakthrough in the fight against organized crime in New Mexico.
Agents with the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission partnered with New Mexico State Police and the U.S. Border Patrol to arrest Yajair Lizzet Lara, AKA Lara Mendez, on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Lara is considered one of the top five human traffickers Read More
State Finance And Administration Dept. Releases Capital Outlay Appropriation Data Highlighting Current Balances
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) releases updated capital outlay appropriation balances for 2025 Legislative Session.
The state currently has a $2.24 billion balance in earmarked funding and a $3.26 billion balance in capital outlay, including statewide and legislative appropriations. The total capital funding balances are $5.5 billion. Capital Outlay projects move at a steady 25% of expenditures yearly. The state spends the oldest capital outlay funds first, then the new funds as they are appropriated and awarded. As the funding pool Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Marks 13th Anniversary
The Los Alamos Daily Post marks 13 years in business at its world headquarters, 1247 Central Ave. The news team takes this opportunity to thank our readers throughout the community, state, nation and world … it is a privilege to bring you the news each and every day! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Hitting that launch button 13 years ago was exhilarating and scary. Newspapers were closing down across the country. Starting one in a small town with an established paper in place for more than 50 years was daunting … to say Read More
Rural New Mexico Behavioral Health Internship Program Receives National Accreditation
HCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the New Mexico Psychology Internship Consortia announce full accreditation from the American Psychology Association for their psychology internship program, dedicated to training, recruiting, and retaining behavioral health providers in rural and underserved New Mexico.
“This is a major step toward addressing New Mexico’s behavioral health provider shortage,” Kari Armijo, HCA cabinet secretary said. “By investing in our future mental health professionals, we are ensuring that more New Mexicans, no matter where Read More
NM Interstate Stream Commission Seeks Public Input On Water Security Planning Act Discussion Draft Rule
OSE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Planning Program seeks public input on the Water Security Planning Act Discussion Draft Rule and Guidelines through Feb. 21.
The public can provide input at MainStreamNM.org/get-involved/ on the Discussion Draft, which outlines a proposed framework for regional water planning, including new boundaries, governance structures, and strategies for incorporating public welfare considerations. Planning Program staff are hosting virtual events to answer questions—event details are available at the link.
“New Mexicans’ Read More
Day Of Nationwide Protests Against Trump, Project 2025 Draws Hundreds To New Mexico Capitol
Chris Scott, center, of Santa Fe leads a march around the Capitol during a demonstration Wednesday against the the Trump administration. Photo by Jim Weber/The New Mexican
By Nicholas Gilmore
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Asked what brought them out to protest the Trump administration, Debrianna Mansini and Lisa Lucas began naming what they see as crises:
Executive orders attacking the rights of transgender people and immigrants.
Effects on the right to reproductive care.
Nongovernment employees led by billionaire Elon Musk reportedly gaining access to databases in the U.S. Department of the Read More
Anchorum Health Foundation Invests More Than $15 Million In Affordable Housing Efforts
AHF News:
SANTA FE — Anchorum Health Foundation is investing $15.5 million in loans, grants, and other initiatives to expand affordable housing across northern New Mexico.
This includes a $10 million loan to Homewise to help develop approximately 1,500 affordable homes in Santa Fe County and a $2.5 million impact investment in Native Community Capital to support a development loan fund for Tribal communities, including a housing project in Shiprock, New Mexico. These investments are key first steps in Anchorum’s housing strategy to spark additional funding from public, private, and philanthropic Read More
