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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.
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 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.
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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