Legislature

Paid Family & Medical Leave Act fails by 34-36 vote

Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. — After a big win in the Senate Friday night and another stamp of approval from a House committee Monday morning, it seemed this could be the year the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act finally crosses the finish line.

What will New Mexico lawmakers leave on the table in 2024?

Views 0 Download or stream latest episode of KRQE News 13’s New Mexico News Podcast ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With less than 48 hours left for this year’s 30-day session, what will lawmakers leave on the table? KRQE News 13’s Digital Investigative Data Reporter and legislative beat reporter Curtis Segarra, joins

New Mexico May Allow Official E-Drivers Licenses

Views 0 The Senate Judiciary committee unanimously voted for a due pass of Senate Bill 88. The Electronic Driver’s License Credential bill amendes the motor vehicle code to allow the issuing of electronic credentials for a driver’s license or identification card to supplement the physical version of the card.

New Mexicans share thoughts on proposed bills to address gun violence in state

Views 0 During this legislative session, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called on state lawmakers to adopt firearm-related bills to address gun violence. As lawmakers debate legislation, some New Mexicans are applauding the effort, while others feel that the legislation will only hurt law-abiding citizens. KRWG’s Jonny Coker has

Indigenous coach celebrated as a lifetime educator

Views 0 During Indigenous Women’s Day at the New Mexico Legislature, Sen. Shannon Pinto (D-Tohatchi) recognized retired Hopi and Navajo basketball coach Fern Spencer on her lasting legacy as an educator. KUNM spoke with Spencer about how her coaching career started and what’s changed.

How lawmakers are trying to address MMIP efforts

Views 0 Families and advocates are worried there isn’t enough being done to address missing and murdered indigenous people issues. SANTA FE, N.M. — Families are frustrated with lawmakers as they wait for them to come up with solutions for missing and murdered indigenous people. Lawmakers say they have plans to

Geothermal produces renewable energy “24/7 365”

Views 0 Among the ample sunlight and wind that New Mexico receives, there’s another renewable resource that the state has in abundance, and the Senate Conservation Committee showed unanimous support for its utilization.

Senator Mary Jane Garcia Tribute – 1936-2024

Views 0 Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Christina Chavez-Kelley, one of the nieces of the late Senator Mary Jane Garcia for District 36 in Southern New Mexico, with a tribute to her life and

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