10 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s near unanimous agreement that New Mexico’s children need better education. Statewide, math, science, and reading proficiency rates are low. To address the issue, Republican Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho) is proposing a plan: Educational freedom accounts. The idea boils down to using state funds to
9 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. – A House committee advanced a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday morning that would rework some of the state’s bail laws. But it was a constitutional amendment on bail reform that put us where we are. So why would this proposal be any different?
13 Views  ‘Unfortunately, federal government officials and US Congress have not done their duty to properly and adequately fund and protect our border,’ said Rep. John Block ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico state lawmaker Rep. John Block is proposing a resolution urging the federal government to resume building a wall along
18 Views  “Think New Mexico”, a results-oriented think tank, recently released a new report laying out a ten-point plan with 30 separate legislative recommendations to improve the performance of New Mexico’s struggling public education system. Scott Brocato spoke with Fred Nathan Jr., the founder and executive director of Think New
16 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Shoplifting is on the rise, and that’s why one local legislator was hoping to add a layer of protection for business owners.
15 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s been a barrage of bills dealing with potential gun legislation in the 2023 New Mexico Legislative Session. Most of them look at limiting access to them. However, one new bill will allow anyone over the age of 18 to carry a concealed gun without
13 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two proposed bills would extend how long students spend in the classroom per year. House bills 130 and 194 want to extend the class time to 1,140 hours per year for all public school students.
13 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Efforts to rework New Mexico’s high school graduation requirements took a step forward Monday. House Bill 126 cleared the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee Monday on an 8-2 vote.
20 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There is a renewed call to revitalize downtown areas across the state, from down south in Las Cruces to all the way north in Taos. Now, there’s a bill making its way through the state Senate to help communities do just that. The sponsors are calling
17 Views  A bill seeking to create menstrual equity in schools by providing free menstrual hygiene products in New Mexico public schools will be introduced on Monday, Jan. 30: House Bill 134, titled “Menstrual Products in School Bathrooms.” The bill is sponsored by Reps. Christine Trujillo and Kristina Ortez and
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