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Legislature

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Mosaic of the Great Seal of the State of New Mexico on a tiled floor, showing the eagle, Zia sun symbol rays, the motto “Crescit eundo” and the year 1912.
Legislature Featured

House Democrats preview 2026 priorities as session nears

Days before New Mexico lawmakers return to Santa Fe, House Democrats are previewing what they want to prioritize in the 2026 session — and what those early signals could mean for southern New Mexico.

The New Mexico State Capitol, known as the Roundhouse, is seen in Santa Fe with its circular exterior and columns framed by tree branches in the foreground.
Legislature

Lujan Grisham proposes $11.3B FY27 budget focused on child care, education and federal backstops

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled an $11.3 billion FY27 budget proposal emphasizing child care, education, health coverage and infrastructure while maintaining historically high state reserves.

New Mexico lawmakers sit at a dais during a legislative task force meeting as law enforcement officers and members of the public listen from the audience.
Legislature

NM GOP asks governor to put crime bills on 2026 legislative agenda

New Mexico GOP lawmakers are asking the governor to place a package of crime-related bills on the 2026 legislative agenda, setting up an early debate over public safety policy.

Lawmakers sit at a panel table during a New Mexico House Republican task force meeting as attendees listen from the audience at the Roundhouse.
Public Safety

Governor’s adviser: 3 out of 4 days see New Mexico youth arrested with a firearm

New Mexico’s senior public safety adviser told lawmakers that a child or teen is arrested with a firearm on three out of every four days. The claim comes as officials and prosecutors warn of violent crime tied to repeat juvenile offenders.

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