Supporters clash on New Mexico recreational pot legalization

SANTA FE – Two competing proposals to legalize marijuana in New Mexico — one from a Republican, the other from a Democrat — have emerged from a bargaining session among legislators on Tuesday, amid...

DATE: March 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico Legislature approves liquor license overhaul

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature sent a bill to the governor that would overhaul state liquor regulations in an effort to invigorate the hospitality industry. The Senate voted 29-11 Tuesday to...

DATE: March 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico state Senate passes hair discrimination bill

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico state Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit discrimination based on traditional hairstyles and head coverings. If signed into law, hair-based...

DATE: March 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico to waive liquor fees as part of COVID relief

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed legislation that will allow the state to waive annual liquor license fees as businesses struggle to rebound amid the...

DATE: March 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Albuquerque gets new police chief, reform superintendent

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller says he went both inside the outside the Albuquerque Police Department for leadership to fight crime and reform the organization. Keller on Monday...

DATE: March 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police: Four found dead in car at Albuquerque airport garage

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police have identified four people whose bodies were found last week inside a vehicle parked in the garage of the city’s airport. Police said three of the four people...

DATE: March 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill advances to exempt New Mexico from time changes

SANTA FE – New Mexico would eliminate twice-annual seasonal time changes under a bill endorsed Friday by the New Mexico state Senate. On a 22-18 vote, the Democrat-led Senate approved a bill that...

DATE: March 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico governor’s grocery bills prompt calls for audit

SANTA FE – Senate Republicans on Thursday asked for a special audit of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s use of a discretionary fund after reports that the Democrat spent thousands of dollars on liquor...

DATE: March 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico Legislature seeks reforms to spur internet access

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators are advancing bills that modernize efforts to expand access to high-speed internet service, as remote work and schooling exposes infrastructure gaps during the...

DATE: March 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico’s Spaceport America names new executive director

SIERRA COUNTY, N.M. – Spaceport America has named New Mexico native Scott A. McLaughlin as its new executive director. The company announced the appointment on Tuesday. McLaughlin served as the...

DATE: March 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. House endorses liquor reforms

SANTA FE – The state House of Representatives has endorsed a bill aimed at energizing the hospitality industry in rural New Mexico by relaxing state restrictions on liquor sales. On a 41-27 vote,...

DATE: Feb. 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. Legislature approves tax holiday for restaurants

SANTA FE – A bill is on its way to the governor that would provide a four-month tax holiday to restaurants and a $600 rebate to low-income workers. The state House gave final approval Wednesday to...

DATE: Feb. 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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