Wipeout: New Mexicans talk about what mass firings mean for the future of public lands
Searchlight connected with three abruptly terminated federal employees, who offer deep insights on the meaning of the purge that just happened.
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State job training program awards funding to Doña Ana County businesses
Las Cruces, Santa Teresa employers approved for workforce grants
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
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
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
New Mexico Senate Bill 176 proposes changes to medical malpractice law
Bipartisan bill seeks to cap attorney fees, adjust patient compensation fund and allocate punitive damages
