The Roundhouse
Coverage of New Mexico government, policy and the legislature in NM Political Report
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State senator prepping bill to rate school library books for race, sex and LGBTQ+ content
A conservative New Mexico lawmaker is drafting legislation allowing schools to rate library books for sexual and violent content and possibly materials about LGBTQ+ issues…
Legislators OK $162,500,000 for state SNAP aid in quick 4-hour session
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, in his capacity as acting governor, has signed legislation that will provide full benefits for 459,500 New Mexicans who depend on…
Counties nominate state rep., current and former county commisioners to fill vacant senate seat in Southeast NM
Mark Fischer, chair of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, has been recommended by his colleagues to fill an open New Mexico Senate seat. During…
State DOT will seek 25-35% hikes on vehicle registration, new EV car fee to fund road repairs
New Mexico motorists could pay more to keep their vehicles registered and on the road under a proposal from the state Transportation Department, part of…
Chaves County commissioners unanimously endorse Wilson for open State Senate seat
Reporting from Roswell, NM — Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson could soon be representing three southeastern New Mexico counties in the Legislature after officials…
As more New Mexico hospitals become owned out-of-state, legislators debate how to improve local care
New Mexico Lawmakers on Tuesday heard a presentation about the potential harms of private equity’s role in healthcare, something many New Mexico Democrats have argued…
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OTHER NEWS
Former energy regulator announces bid for New Mexico governor
James “Jim” F. Ellison Jr., a former commissioner of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, announced Tuesday he is running for governor, focusing his campaign…
New Mexico to maintain full childhood vaccine schedule despite federal rollback
New Mexico will continue recommending the complete childhood vaccination schedule, state officials announced Wednesday, breaking with a federal decision to reduce the number of vaccines…
New Mexico fills gap after Congress lets ACA tax credits expire
New Mexico will use state funds to shield residents from health insurance premium increases after Congress failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that…
Opinion: What it will take to grow New Mexico’s economy
Steven B. Chavez is the principal at Mesa del Sol, SC3 International, SC3 Development and SC3 Mechanical and Electrical. Originally from Grants, he now lives…