May 6—State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed skepticism Monday about Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham‘s legislative agenda for a special session in July focused on public safety. Members of the interim Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee questioned in particular whether the governor is moving too quickly on a civil and criminal competency bill […]
Feb. 7—A bill that would change New Mexico high school graduation requirements for the first time in about 15 years is on its way to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham — the first nonprocedural piece of legislation in this year’s 30-day session to reach her desk. A spokeswoman for Lujan Grisham said her office is “supportive” […]
Jan. 16—On almost every issue, from crime to gun control to public education, Republicans state legislators said the governor’s State of the State address sidestepped many of the realities New Mexicans live in. “Did you hear anything about border security?” Rep. Jim Townsend, R-Aztec, said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon shortly after Gov. Michelle […]