Lujan Grisham signs NM vaccine bill passed in special session
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs SB 3, allowing New Mexico to adopt vaccine guidance from professional bodies beyond federal recommendations.
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NM GOP says ‘biased’ legislative presenter underplayed need for health care reform
Republican legislators say a presenter to the interim Health & Human Services Committee underplayed physician shortages in New Mexico, misused national data and ignored state-specific trends.
MVD pauses commercial license renewals for some foreign drivers
New Mexico’s Motor Vehicle Division has paused commercial license renewals for some foreign drivers after new federal rules took effect Sept. 29.
Census: New Mexico leads nation in reducing child poverty
New U.S. Census Bureau data show New Mexico reduced child poverty by 3.2%, the biggest drop nationwide, driven by targeted state programs and tax reforms.
Torrez hails $1.4B VOCA grant victory after Trump administration drops restrictions
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 20 state counterparts won a key VOCA lawsuit after the Trump Administration dropped plans to withhold $1.4B in victim aid tied to immigration enforcement.
Draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan open for public comment
The Public Education Department has submitted a draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court and is seeking public feedback through Oct. 17.
Torrez applauds First Circuit ruling upholding birthright citizenship
Attorney General Raúl Torrez welcomed a First Circuit ruling striking down Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional.
NM Gov signs four special session bills, but still ‘deliberating’ on vaccine legislation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four of five bills from the special session, directing new funds to health care, food aid and rural hospitals, while vaccine legislation remains undecided.
New Mexico Health Department declares measles outbreak over
New Mexico ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases; officials thanked residents who got MMR shots and urged travelers to check vaccination status.
