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Lawmakers Send Governor Few Victories On Guns And Crime

Legislative roundup, Feb. 13, 2024

The Senate recognized David Abbey, former director of the Legislative Finance Committee, for his more than 25 years of guiding New Mexico lawmakers.

Roundhouse Roundup: Days Remaining In Session – 2

New Mexico lawmakers won't raise alcohol taxes this year either

School solar tax credit advances, renewable energy tax fails

A bill that seeks to make it easier for schools to access solar energy passed the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee Saturday on a 7-4 vote. The bill provides a tax credit to those who install solar arrays on school property. The schools will be able to contract with companies to provide them

Lawmakers want more money to recruit firefighters to communities

Firefighter recruitment fund passes first committee - NM Political Report

New Mexico’s fire departments, professional and volunteer, are having a problem finding firefighters. The House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee approved a bill Monday morning that seeks to help them out. HB 88 would establish a program through the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration to distribute funds for firefighter recruitment. “The bill

New Mexico lawmakers discuss liquor excise tax hike again

Proponents for legislation — slashed in the 2022 session then vetoed by the governor — would provide funding for an array of programs that could arrest a pervasive problem confronting

High vacancy rates in county jails across New Mexico raise alarm

GALLUP — The McKinley County Adult Detention Center is not a pretty place.

High vacancy rates in county jails across New Mexico raise alarm

While McKinley County has the highest vacancy rate of all the county-operated jails at nearly 57%, more than half the jails have a vacancy rate of 20% or more.