Oil And Gas Changes Modernization Bill Clears State House Committee
1,407 Views An effort to modernize state oversight of the oil and gas industry cleared its first hurdle on Thursday. The bill would rewrite portions of the state’s Oil and Gas Act in order to help regulators keep pace with the industry’s growth in recent years, as well as increasingly assertive calls to hold the […]
Gun makers, sellers could be sued under bill headed to House floor
967 Views A proposal to allow people harmed by gun violence to hold gun manufacturers and dealers accountable in civil court is headed for a full vote by the New Mexico House of Representatives.
New bill hopes to protect renters and buyers from income discrimination
1,065 Views A new bill, introduced in New Mexico’s 2024 Regular Legislative Session, is targeting the issue of housing discrimination based on a renter or buyer’s source of income.
NFL star, veteran’s charity gifts local vet trip to the Super Bowl
1,008 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Retired Air Force veteran Josh Polson has been giving back to his veteran community ever since he retired in 2015. As a volunteer for the Wounded Warrior Project, he’s been able to fulfill that goal.
Lobos fend off Wolf Pack at The Pit
1,013 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The No. 25-ranked UNM Lobo men’s basketball team fended off the Nevada Wolf Pack in a smooth 89-55 win Sunday night at The Pit.
Roundhouse Roundup: Cybersecurity, homelessness-focused government division
1,225 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday, lawmakers are back to work with a list of bills to discuss in committee meetings. Among those on the agenda are a bill to boost cybersecurity in the state and a bill aiming to set up a government division to address homelessness.
Lights, camera, action: New Mexico’s film industry on the rise
1,036 Views Albuquerque ranked second best city for filmmakers Within the enchanting landscape of the Southwest, New Mexico has emerged as a widely sought-after location for filmmakers. Recently, the state has experienced a surge in the film industry. Landscapes, diverse locations and supportive tax incentives have turned this state into a haven for filmmakers.
New Mexico State Police arrest 24 in ‘Operation Alien Town Takedown’
1,249 Views CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers arrested 24 people in a Chaves County warrant round-up operation dubbed “Operation Alien Town Takedown.” In just one week, officers took felons, drugs, and firearms off the streets of Roswell.
Lawmakers are pushing for salaries and a longer legislative session
1,082 Views New Mexico is in the middle of its 30-day session – one of the shortest in the entire nation. It also has the only unpaid lawmakers. Advocates say legislators should be compensated and sessions should be longer so there is enough time to pass bills.
UNM law school educates high schoolers on constitutional rights
992 Views Each year, the University of New Mexico School of Law students go to local high schools to teach constitutional law through the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project.
