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Reports from the Roundhouse, New Mexico’s state Legislature.

State Sen. Nicholas Paul (R-Alamogordo) has resigned from the Legislature, less than a year after the businessman was elected to the New Mexico Senate. 
Posted inNM Legislature

Freshman state senator steps down citing health concerns

by Alex Ross October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025

State Sen. Nicholas Paul (R-Alamogordo) has resigned from the Legislature, less than a year after the businessman was elected to the New Mexico Senate.  “After much prayer and reflection, my family and I have decided that due to current and ongoing health concerns, it is necessary for me to prioritize my health,” Paul said in […]

A bill that temporarily allows New Mexico to formulate its own immunization policy was signed Wednesday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. 
Posted inNM Legislature

NM’s vaccine shake-up: Governor acts to set independent immunization standards amid CDC turmoil

by Alex Ross October 10th, 2025October 10th, 2025
NM Legislature committee
Posted inHealthcare

As more New Mexico hospitals become owned out-of-state, legislators debate how to improve local care

by Alex Ross October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025
New Mexico lawmakers have allocated $5.9 million to support public television and radio stations statewide after Congress eliminated federal funding for public broadcasting. The state funding includes $1.7 million specifically for New Mexico PBS, which faced an 18% budget cut totaling $1.7 million for fiscal year 2026 due to the congressional rescission vote, according to Franz Joachim, general manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS.
Posted inNM Legislature

New Mexico allocates $5.9 million to public broadcasting after federal funding cuts

by NM Political Report October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Posted inNM Legislature

Gov signs 3 of 4 special session bills to soften impacts of federal cuts 

by Alex Ross October 3rd, 2025October 4th, 2025
Posted inNM Legislature

Legislative update: Senate, House adjourn after tackling fixes to plug budget holes caused by federal cuts

by Alex Ross October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025
Posted inNM Legislature

Gov., legislators move quickly to OK $150 million for healthcare, SNAP and public broadcasting to backfill fed funding cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Legislature, State News

House Republicans slam Democrats ahead of special session 

by Alex Ross October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025
Posted inNM Legislature

Lujan Grisham, GOP at odds over special session 

by Alex Ross September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico, NM Legislature

Lujan Grisham to push immigrant detention ban in next legislative session

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, NM Legislature, Opinion

Seven special sessions in six years sends a message

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her State of the State speech to kick off the 2025 Legislature in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ
Posted inNM Legislature

GOP blasts governor’s special session priorities

by Alex Ross September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025
Screenshot of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during a status report on December 11, 2023 on the gun safety public health order issued in September 2023.
Posted inNew Mexico, NM Legislature

Governor calls special session to address federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025
The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of "NM 1776," a statewide initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.
Posted inNM Legislature

New Mexico launches ‘NM 1776’ to commemorate America’s founding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025
Posted inNM Legislature

Medical psilocybin bill passes its final committee, but runs low on time for its final hurdle

by NM Political Report March 18th, 2025October 16th, 2025

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