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The New Mexico Senate has approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking and restricting certain high-capacity weapons, sending the measure to the House for consideration.
A bill establishing long-term pollution reduction and economic planning goals in New Mexico advanced from a Senate committee and now heads to the full Senate.
Advocacy groups are backing an amended version of House Bill 99, which would make targeted changes to New Mexico’s Medical Malpractice Act, as a Las Cruces city councilor emerges as a prominent voice in the effort.
New Mexico lawmakers have reintroduced a lobbyist disclosure bill in the 2026 legislative session that would require lobbyists to publicly report which bills they are working on and their positions, aiming to increase transparency in state government.
The New Mexico Senate voted 40-0 to approve Senate Bill 1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act, a step toward making it easier for out-of-state doctors to practice in New Mexico amid health care worker shortages.
State Rep. Joanne Ferrary announced she will not seek re-election, creating an open seat in New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham used her final State of the State address to urge lawmakers toward bipartisan cooperation and push for universal child care as a top priority in the 30-day legislative session.
New Mexico lawmakers open the 2026 legislative session today. Here’s what to watch first — and what could matter most for southern New Mexico.
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.
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