Legislature

New Mexico May Allow Official E-Drivers Licenses

96 Views   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

67 Views   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

97 Views   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

90 Views   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”

88 Views   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

114 Views   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

Clean fuel standard bill passes through the House floor

90 Views   Some representatives say it helps with carbon intensity; others say gas prices will rise Santa Fe – House Bill 41, also known as the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard, passed on the house floor in a vote of 36-33 this weekend. Representatives say the goal of the bill is

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