ICYMI: NCCPR #childwelfare Blog: Without ever intending it, New Mexico’s governor @GovMLG has made it more likely that vulnerable children will die – and used an Orwellian justification https://www.nccprblog.org/2026/06/without-ever-intending-it-new-mexicos.html #childabuse #fostercare #childwelfare #nmpol, #nmleg
Without ever intending it, New Mexico’s governor has made it more likely that vulnerable children will die – and used an Orwellian justification

A wealth of research suggests Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s child-confiscation-at-birth directive will lead to more child deaths. But she ju...

NCCPR Blog: New Mexico Governor panders to the worst instincts of the worst actors in #childwelfare with a confiscation-at-birth directive that will destroy children in the name of saving them. https://www.nccprblog.org/2026/06/without-ever-intending-it-new-mexicos.html #childabuse #fostercare #nmpol, #nmleg
Without ever intending it, New Mexico’s governor has made it more likely that vulnerable children will die – and used an Orwellian justification

A wealth of research suggests Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s child-confiscation-at-birth directive will lead to more child deaths. But she ju...

NCCPR #childwelfare Blog: The intrinsic toxicity of #fostercare placement is so great we can measure how many more children are likely to die as a result of misguided policies like NM Gov’s child-confiscation-at-birth directive: https://www.nccprblog.org/2026/06/without-ever-intending-it-new-mexicos.html #childabuse #fostercare #nmpol, #nmleg
Without ever intending it, New Mexico’s governor has made it more likely that vulnerable children will die – and used an Orwellian justification

A wealth of research suggests Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s child-confiscation-at-birth directive will lead to more child deaths. But she ju...

NCCPR #childwelfare Blog: Without ever intending it, New Mexico’s governor has made it more likely that vulnerable children will die – and used an Orwellian justification https://www.nccprblog.org/2026/06/without-ever-intending-it-new-mexicos.html #childabuse #fostercare #childwelfare #nmpol, #nmleg
Without ever intending it, New Mexico’s governor has made it more likely that vulnerable children will die – and used an Orwellian justification

A wealth of research suggests Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s child-confiscation-at-birth directive will lead to more child deaths. But she ju...

From Dan Boyd and me, a surprise development for upcoming primary elections and a high-ranking Republican at the state House.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/state-rep-rebecca-dow-knocked-off-ballot-after-court-challenge-but-vows-to-appeal/3018557

#NewMexico #NMpol #NMleg

State Rep. Rebecca Dow knocked off ballot after court challenge, but vows to appeal

Veteran GOP lawmaker disqualified for failing to submit proper nominating petitions

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Lea County legislator reintroduces secession amendment

Proposal is indicative of the 'massive cultural disconnect' between southeast NM and the capital, proponent says

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Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has already scored legislative wins, with three of her top priority bills having already passed the New Mexico Senate. #nmleg https://www.artesianews.com/lujan-grisham-touts-early-wins-in-legislative-session/
Lujan Grisham touts early wins in legislative session - Artesia Daily Press

Less than a week into the 30-day legislative session and with broad bipartisan support, three bills on those subjects passed the New Mexico Senate on Friday, Jan. 23, marking a victory for the governor’s last session in office.

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On Thursday, a bill to ban counties from entering into immigration detention contracts cleared its first legislative committee. #nmleg https://www.currentargus.com/2026/01/immigrant-detention-bill-advances-in-new-mexico/
Immigrant detention bill advances in New Mexico - Carlsbad Current-Argus

A bill to prevent state and local government entities in New Mexico from aiding federal immigrant detention moved closer to becoming law on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Carlsbad Current-Argus
New Mexico House Republican leaders responded to Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's State of the State address on Tuesday while laying out thier wish list for the 30-day legislative session. #nmleg https://www.currentargus.com/2026/01/gop-slams-democrat-policies-at-start-of-legislative-session-in-new-mexico/
GOP slams Democrat policies at start of legislative session in New Mexico - Carlsbad Current-Argus

New Mexico House Republicans insisted they, not the Democratic-controlled state government, have solutions for affordability, health care and public safety in the 30-day legislative session.

Carlsbad Current-Argus
Sen. Jim Townsend, R-Artesia, was moved to the Senate Judicary Committee on Tuesday, while the chamber's newest member Sen. Rex Wilson, R-Ancho, received his first committee assignments. #nmleg https://www.currentargus.com/2026/01/southeast-new-mexico-lawmakers-tapped-for-committees-as-legislative-session-gets-underway/#close-modal
Southeast New Mexico lawmakers tapped for committees as legislative session gets underway - Carlsbad Current-Argus

New Mexico Sen. Jim Townsend of Artesia was appointed to the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Carlsbad Current-Argus