It's unclear how many New Mexico teens use nicotine pouches, but some data shows rising interest in the products.
As expected, revenue growth is slowing down. But the state still projects nearly $660 million in total new money for fiscal year 2026.
- Amid decline in teen vaping, state officials warn a new product is taking its place
- Economists forecast slowdown in revenue growth for New Mexico
- Behavioral health court programs could be in place by year's end, officials say
- Legislature ends one-day special session, ignoring most of governor's crime bills
- Gun stolen from Republican senator's vehicle in Santa Fe
- Bernalillo County DA calls for youth crime crackdown
- Democrats express 'deep concerns' with governor's crime special session proposals
- Governor withdraws highly contentious bill from special session agenda
Lujan Grisham said she is leaning "80/20" in favor of a session primarily to address panhandling and mental health treatment for criminal defendants.
Hiring staff and creating regional offices for lawmakers could be the first step toward recreating the inner workings of the Legislature.
The governor said the order is "an effort to ensure you don't age out of foster care" without continued support.
Harper is known for his knowledge of tax policy and law and his ability to work across the aisle.
Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 251 to honor the firefighting black bear but sent a message to the House Speaker over it being one of the final pieces of legislation brought to the floor over more consequential bills.Â
At a ceremony in which the governor signed four public safety bills Monday, she cautioned she would not make a decision until after she speaks with legislative leaders.Â
A failed hospital merger led to a law giving the state final word over all hospital mergers and acquisitions.Â
Another failure for paid family and medical leave has supporters determined to keep fighting.
“I’m basically one sewer line break away from shutting the whole [rehabilitation center] down," said Frank Corcoran, CEO of Sierra Vista Hospital in Truth or Consequences.
The current occupant, Sen. Nancy Rodriguez, D-Santa Fe, announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
The task force’s fate now falls to Lujan Grisham and Torrez.
Personal belongings from water bottles to knives are lost or misplaced in the Capitol each year.
A Santa Fe Democrat, Nancy Rodriguez has held her seat since 1996 and serves on several key committees.
The event, which hasn't been held since 2020, included questions to three legislators on how young women and girls can get involved in politics.
Santa Fe was granted about $18.9 million from the Legislature for capital projects and the county about $11.4 million.
