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Peter St Cyr
Commentary

Opinion: Special Session Process Needs to Be Open to Public Input

Offered as Commentary August 12th, 2025August 14th, 2025

This commentary is submitted by Peter St. Cyr, an award-winning longtime New Mexico journalist and open government advocate. While the political class debates the timing and merits of a special legislative session this fall, my concerns are focused on the process being discussed by New Mexico House and Senate leadership.  Their idea to have predetermined […]

emergency signage
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

Lawsuit: New Mexico patient dies after hospital ignores fall, internal bleeding

by Josh Lee, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 11th, 2025
Dede Feldman
Commentary

So close to Texas, New Mexico has been a redistricting refuge before—but not like this 

Offered as Commentary August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
Residents of the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico walk back to their neighborhood to find what’s left of their homes a day after major flooding washed away properties and Rv’s Tuesday afternoon. Ruidoso, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

New Mexican Congressional Delegation calls on President Trump to approve major disaster declaration request for federal aid

by nm.news July 9th, 2025July 12th, 2025
Anthony Yepa talks during a roundtable discussion about Medicaid cuts while Sen. Martin Heinrich listens.
Commentary

Don’t gamble with Medicaid: Rural New Mexico can’t afford newly passed funding cuts

Offered as Commentary July 7th, 2025July 7th, 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 State Gov.

Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 3rd, 2025July 3rd, 2025
Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of their in-district legislative office in Rio Rancho. (Rodd Cayton)
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, NM Political Report, Rio Rancho

State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025
Posted inEnvironment, Climate & Conservation, NM Political Report

Landmark New Mexico oil pollution lawsuit appealed to state Supreme Court

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 1st, 2025July 1st, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., National News, NM Political Report

New Mexico Senators condemn Trump tax and spending bill after Senate passage

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 1st, 2025July 1st, 2025
New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) found enough violations at the Avamere at Rio Rancho senior care facility that the state dropped a total of $12,040 in fines on the company.
Posted inHealthcare, NM Political Report

Safety lapses lead to steep fines for Rio Rancho senior care center

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 1st, 2025July 1st, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inColumnists, NM Political Report, Opinion

‘Return to Office’ is not necessarily a return to efficiency

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 1st, 2025July 1st, 2025
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report

Nursing home sued for age discrimination

by Josh Lee, nm.news June 30th, 2025June 30th, 2025
U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich
Posted inNM Political Report, Public Lands

Heinrich hails victory as public lands sales stripped from GOP bill

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 30th, 2025June 30th, 2025
United States Education Secretary Linda McMahon, right, listens in as Western governors ask her questions about President Donald Trump’s vision for the Education Department. Also pictured are Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, left, and South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, second from left. (Photo by Patrick Lohmann / Source NM)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report

US Education Secretary defends resumption of student loan collections in NM speech 

by Source NM June 27th, 2025June 27th, 2025
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Luján, Heinrich, Leger Fernández urge Trump Administration to fully implement broadband

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 27th, 2025July 6th, 2025
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura Montoya. (NM Legislature)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico, NM Political Report

State financial leaders slam GOP budget as ‘Big Bogus Mistake’

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 27th, 2025June 27th, 2025
Manzano Mountains State Park.
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, NM State Gov.

New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting July 1

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 27th, 2025June 27th, 2025
Posted inColumnists, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Opinion

Fed Chairman Powell: stay boring, my friend

by Guest Commentary June 26th, 2025June 26th, 2025
Deb Haaland
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Haaland criticizes Trump budget cuts during campaign visit in Tijeras

by Hannah Grover June 24th, 2025June 24th, 2025
Anthony Yepa talks during a roundtable discussion about Medicaid cuts while Sen. Martin Heinrich listens.
Posted in#NewMexicoNews, Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report

Sen. Heinrich: Budget reconciliation package could not be worse for New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025
Posted in#NewMexicoNews, Economy & Labor, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report

Wind tower worker injured

by Josh Lee, nm.news June 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025
Gas Pump warning
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

Gallup worker’s burns prompt state to ask if cell phone sparked flammable vapor fire

by Josh Lee, nm.news June 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025

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