The New Mexico Senate passed the Medical Malpractice Changes bill Tuesday night with only two votes against after arguing for almost three hours over ammendments eventually left off the bill. New Mexico has some of the highest malpractice payouts in the country, and House Bill 99 limits the damages awarded to about $900,000 for an independent provider and up to $6 million for a hospital.
A Senate bill that would have outlawed the sale of certain semi-automatic firearms capable of discharging dozens of rounds per minute and imposed new security measures on gun dealers has failed to move to the House floor, a lead sponsor of the legislation confirmed.
University Showcase
On September 27, 2025, a large-scale musical composition unfurled over the course of a day across Albuquerque. On this episode, composer Raven Chacon relives the day and discusses the compositions that made up "Tiguex: Dawn to Dusk."
Let's Talk New Mexico
Looking for love on-line? Be careful! Scammers have stolen $3.8 million from New Mexicans last year alone, and their cons are growing more sophisticated.
Finding Help With Food
A list of resources around New Mexico for those who need assistance in the wake of the ongoing government shutdown and disruption in SNAP benefits.
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Just one day after it was created by the state legislature, the "Epstein Truth Commission” met for the first time this morning. The Commission announced the beginning of an investigation into illegal activity at sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro ranch outside of Santa Fe. The commission will issue subpoenas and compel testimony if necessary to get the “full picture” of what happened on the nearly 10,000 acres of remote high desert.
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Lawmakers stripped final version of House Bill 99 of Senate Judiciary amendments.