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.

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.

Oil And Gas Changes Modernization Bill Clears State House Committee

118 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 […]

Study Shows New Mexicans Trust Local Media

95 Views   In an age where America’s political divide is increasingly mirrored in the media consumption habits of its citizens, the local media landscape offers a glimpse of hope. In New Mexico, local publications are highly regarded, with 78% of respondents affirming their trustworthiness, positioning these media outlets as some of the most trusted in […]

Legislative Education Study Committee Endorses Bills For Upcoming Session

181 Views   The Legislative Education Study Committee has approved its list of endorsed legislation proposals for the upcoming 30-day session that begins in January. The committee approved bills that include requiring all public school personnel be given a minimum annual salary of $30,000 or a minimum hourly rate of at least $15 an hour.