DAILY DIGITAL EDITION | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 17, 2021SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS It’s Deb Haaland’s swearing-in day, day 57 of the 60 day legislative session and St. Patrick’s Day all-in-one. Here are our picks for the biggest stories driving New Mexico news today: Senator Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces) successfully […]
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Native Women’s Organization Continues to Grow
There is a movement in the Native women’s community in the state. Native Women Lead began as a collaborative idea, a call to action looking for like-minded individuals to share experiences of Native women entrepreneurs and leaders. Now the organization is a finalist in a national competition and on the cusp of something big. Philanthropist […]
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Monday Legislative Roundup
State senator eyes congressional seat: Add state Sen. Mark Moores to the crowded field of candidates who hope to fill the soon-to-be-vacant 1st Congressional District seat now held by Rep. Deb Haaland, who was confirmed Monday as U.S. Interior Department secretary. This story also appeared in Santa Fe New Mexican In a letter posted by political […]
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New Mexico is one step away from requiring paid sick leave statewide
DAILY DIGITAL EDITION | MONDAY | MARCH 15SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS New Mexico is one step away from mandating that every private employer provide paid sick leave for workers. A senate committee advanced House Bill 20 on a party-line vote yesterday sending the bill, which has the governor’s support, […]
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👀 ⏰ One man can stop NM from ending Daylight Saving: Pete Buttigieg. Really.
DAILY DIGITAL EDITION | SUNDAY | MARCH 14SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS Even though our smart devices know when to change the clocks, there’s always one “dumb” clock you miss. It’s probably your stove or coffee pot. Maybe the clock in your car. Whichever one it is that frustrates you, […]
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We are #1! New Mexico leads the nation in one important vaccine metric
DAILY DIGITAL EDITION | THURSDAY MARCH 11, 2021SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS “We’re doing a great job with it. And it will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.” — Pres. Donald Trump, March 10, 2021 A year ago yesterday, President Trump said COVID would just go away […]
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It’s official: Sheriff Gonzales files to run for mayor
SUNDAY MARCH 7th | DAILY DIGITAL EDITIONSUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS EXCLUSIVE: After almost two years of teasing that he might, Sheriff Manny Gonzales officially filed paperwork this past week to become a candidate for mayor of Albuquerque. Keller is expected to file in a few days. Previewing the upcoming […]
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Could New Mexico Finally Ban Private Prisons? These Legislators Think So
DAILY DIGITAL EDITION | FRIDAY MARCH 5SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS After weeks of nominations and hearings, the only thing left between Deb Haaland and the secretary’s office in the US Department of Interior is time. After securing public support from coal-powered Democrat Joe Manchin of W. Va. and Republican […]
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Legalization Looms
HB 12 met more resistance than some of us were hoping to see. But the bill ultimately passed in the House and now makes its way to the Senate. The bill would make it legal for individuals over 21 to possess up to two ounces of cannabis. Under the bill, individuals would also be allowed to grow up to six marijuana plants.
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Running out of time on legalization, Senators call for compromise, or else
DAILY DIGITAL EDITION | SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2021SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS Every Sunday at The Paper., we try to slow down and take a deeper look at bigger issues impacting New Mexico. Today, we’re looking at two: legalization and the Gila River. It may be the most impactful bill […]