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Republicans unhappy with special session, possible tax increases

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Republican Whip Rod Montoya (R-Farmington) is not happy with how the 2020 special legislative session is going, according to a New Mexico Republican release.

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Special election scheduled for June 18

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

New Mexico's special election is scheduled for June 18, the Rio Grande Foundation reported.

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Republicans unhappy with Lujan Grisham's reopening phases

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) released a statement after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham held a press conference and updated her public health order.

Martinez should receive harsher sentence, a news editorial board says

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 27, 2020

The Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board believes State Sen. Richard Martinez (D-Espanola) deserves more than five days in jail for his charge of aggravated driving while under the influence.

New Mexico programs receive federal funding to fight opioid addiction

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 25, 2020

The U.S. Department of Justice recently awarded $3.8 million to New Mexico courts and county and tribal programs in an effort to combat drugs and crime in the state.

County considers supporting resolution to seek more funding next session

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 26, 2019

The Grant County commissioners discussed a resolution to promote initiatives that would lead to possible new funding during the next legislative session.

State senator's daughter announces bid to run in opposite party

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 26, 2019

Susan Vescovo, a former state racing commissioner whose mother is a state senator for the Democratic party, announced her plan to run for state Senate as a Republican.