House advances bill to create Office of the Child Advocate
Legislation would establish independent oversight of CYFD and review child welfare policies in New Mexico
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New Mexico House passes bipartisan cannabis regulation bill
House Bill 10 aims to strengthen enforcement of state cannabis laws
New Mexico legislature passes Behavioral Health Trust Fund bill
Senate Bill 1 heads to governor’s desk after House approval
Resolution to eliminate education cabinet secretary position advances
A previous effort failed during the 2023 session
Police misconduct board CEO: DPS actively interfering in cases
Law Enforcement Certification Board CEO raises concerns over department influence as DPS secretary calls for his removal and threatens legal action
Las Cruces police arrest suspect in fatal Lynch Drive shooting
Investigators say suspect and victim were involved in an altercation before the shooting
Stream protections clears final Senate committee, heads to floor
Senate Bill 21 moves to the Senate floor, aiming to establish state control over water pollution permits and restore protections lost under federal rollbacks
Mental Health First Aid class offered March 12 in Las Cruces
Free course focuses on identifying and responding to youth mental health needs
Healthcare access for undocumented migrants in Las Cruces remains uncertain
Community groups and local providers seek alternative solutions amid Ben Archer Health Center controversy