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New Mexico Supreme Court Clarifies Standard For Disciplinary Actions Against Attorneys

The New Mexico Supreme Court. Courtesy/NMSC

New Mexico Supreme Court News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has issued an opinion clarifying the legal standard for determining whether an attorney violated ethical rules by making statements about a judge’s integrity with a “reckless disregard” as to their truth.

“Our judicial system depends on the public’s confidence in its fairness and authority. It cannot function if the public is misled to believe that judicial officers lack the necessary integrity or qualifications to perform their duties,” the Court wrote in a per curiam opinion. Read More

Rep. Dixon: Advanced Energy Technology Encourages Much Needed Innovation

By Rep. Meredith Dixon
Vice Chair House Appropriation and Finance
District 20 Bernalillo

The climate crisis is urgent, and we need to do everything we possibly can to reduce carbon emissions. So, when I see an opportunity to contribute to the fight, I’m all in. 

My passion for addressing climate change as well as moving New Mexico forward economically is why I believe we need legislation to modernize our approach to energy production and reducing emissions. In my view, in order to create the necessary tools and incentives, we must be creative and willing to expand our Economic Development Department Read More

Retired New Mexico National Guard Colonel Donnie J. Quintana Unanimously Confirmed As Cabinet Secretary Of Department Of Veterans Services

Colonel Donnie J. Quintana

DVS News:

SANTA FE — Retired New Mexico National Guard Colonel Donnie J. Quintana was unanimously confirmed by the New Mexico Senate as the new cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services.

He had been serving on an interim basis since Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham named him to fill the vacant DVS cabinet secretary position last November.

Secretary Quintana has already served more than 20 years in state government. Most recently, he was a local government division director at the New Mexico Department of Finance, where he oversaw coordination Read More

New Mexico Senate Floor Wrap For March 15, 2023

New Mexico Senate News:

The New Mexico Senate convened for two floor sessions on March 15, 2023 to consider legislation relating to funding for tribal education, streamlining the process to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, and approve revisions to the General Richard T. Knowles Legislative Scholarship Program.

Additionally, the Senate passed legislation which: 

Fixes New Mexico’s Medical Malpractice Insurance System

Following weeks of compromise and negotiation, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 523 on a strong bipartisan vote of 40-2. The measure amends the Medical Read More

Dr. Arsenio Romero Confirmed New PED Cabinet Secretary

Dr. Arsenio Romero

PED News:

Ready to “Steer the Ship” of New Mexico’s Education

SANTA FE – Dr. Arsenio Romero is New Mexico’s top education leader. It was made official Wednesday when lawmakers confirmed him as the cabinet secretary for the Public Education Department.

“Sec. Romero has lived the education experience as a student, teacher and leader,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “His expansive resume speaks for itself during this crucial moment as we increase student outcomes and elevate New Mexico education on the national stage. I look forward to seeing his continued innovation and Read More

Luján Leads Colleagues To Urge TitleMax To Increase Transparency On Title Loans

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, led a letter today signed by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) that urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to better protect consumers from the deceptive practices of the title loan industry.

In 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined TMX Finance (the parent company of TitleMax) and placed the company under a consent decree due to the company’s Read More

Bill Creating School-Based Health Centers Passes House

Bill co-sponsor Rep. Christine Trujillo

DPNM News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 397 Wednesday night, which would support development of school-based health centers in New Mexico public schools by a vote of 40-25. 

School-based health centers provide physical and behavioral health services to students on or near school grounds. Among the services these health centers would provide are primary care, preventive care, diagnoses, treatment of chronic conditions, mental health care, crisis intervention, or referrals for additional treatment.

“Whether Read More

Mesalands Community College President Busch Resigns

Gregory T. Busch

Mesalands Community College News:

TUCUMCARI — Mesalands Community College Board Of Trustees has received the resignation of President Gregory T. Busch.

The formal resignation was received March 10 by members of the Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees.

The resignation was sent through legal counsel. Read More

Finance Chair: New Mexico Lawmaker Pay Unlikely To Pass

Sen. George Muñoz

By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican

The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said the chances lawmakers will approve a proposal to ask voters to pay them are “very tough”.

Sen. George Muñoz, (D-Gallup), made the comment after a lengthy morning debate about the pros and cons of House Joint Resolution 8, which would allow voters to approve a constitutional amendment to create a citizens’ commission to study the issue of paying lawmakers. The commission would also suggest salary ranges for lawmakers, though the salaries would not kick in until July 2024.

Among other issues, Read More

SFWAF Presents Two-Day Symposium ‘When Ukraine Meets Russia Head-On’ April 13-14

Courtesy/SFWAF

SFWAF News:

The Santa Fe World Affairs Forum (SFWAF) announces its April 13-14 Symposium “When Ukraine Meets Russia Head-On” at the Santa Fe Community College.

When Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022, no one believed that a supposedly weak Ukraine could maintain its independence. As for Vladimir Putin, he expected to topple the Zelenskyy government in a matter of days—or less. And so, flagrantly violating the norms and laws that had promoted world peace and stability for 70 some years, a heavily armored column of Russian troops headed for Kiev. They never got there.

How could Read More

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