As Legislature debates improving university boards, NM Gov names brother as NMHU student regent
Gregory Lujan, nominated by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, awaits Senate confirmation for unpaid student regent position at New Mexico Highlands University
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New Mexico Supreme Court reaffirms commitment to diversity and equity in justice system
Court releases open letter outlining efforts to ensure inclusivity
House advances bill requiring prevailing wages for publicly-supported projects
Measure would align compensation for local projects with state public works standards
New Mexico Senate approves behavioral health bills, sending proposals to house
Legislation would establish regional behavioral health planning, create a $1 billion trust fund, and expand services statewide
New Mexico lawmakers consider site readiness bills to attract business investment
Proposed legislation would fund site development and streamline utility deployment for economic growth
U.S. Attorney for NM resigns
New Mexico U.S. attorney Alexander Uballez resigns at request of Trump administration; Holland Kastrin to serve as acting U.S. attorney as White House seeks replacement
Former Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima considers run for New Mexico governor
Ken Miyagishima, with decades in Doña Ana County politics, contemplates entering the 2026 New Mexico governor race.
New Mexico House approves bill to expand property tax exemptions for veterans
Proposal increases tax exemption for veterans and introduces additional benefits for those with service-related disabilities
New Mexico expands school-based health centers, increasing access to student care
State-funded centers provide health services in schools, with telehealth and mobile care reaching additional students
