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Governor issues statement on another year of inaction by the Legislature to keep violent offenders behind bars

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee’s vote to table SB 122 on Jan. 29:

“I am dismayed that our Legislature has once again refused to undertake an honest, robust debate on the state of our pretrial release system. Crime is out of control and...

Military, Veterans Day at 2024 legislature set for Feb. 3

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SANTA FE — Military veterans, National Guard/Reserve, and active service members will be honored on Military & Veterans Day at the 2024 Legislature on Feb. 3 at the State Capitol in Santa Fe.

This annual day during the legislative session is presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and the New Mexico...

Governor announces legislation that increases access to mental health services for repeat defendants

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the introduction of legislation aimed at enhancing criminal procedure standards on Jan. 16.

Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Piño, Senate Bill 16 addresses concerns about a defendant's competency, establishing competency restoration programs, and ensuring the provision...

Navajo Nation Council approves nearly $6 million in emergency relief funding to mitigate impacts of winter weather

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council approved Legislation No. 0018-24, which seeks the appropriation of nearly $6 million from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to help Navajo communities address and recover from the impacts of recent heavy snow and mud, on Jan. 24.

If the resolution is signed into...

Navajo Nation Council overrides presidential veto to allow public to participate in chapter meetings virtually

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During the second day of the Winter Council Session on Jan. 23, the 25th Navajo Nation Council voted 17-0 to override Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren’s veto of a resolution to allow for virtual attendance at chapter meetings.

When the Naabik’iyati’ Committee considered the legislation on Dec...

Navajo Council Speaker highlights key issues during Winter Session

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – During the opening day of the 2024 Winter Council Session, 25th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley provided a report that focused on several key issues, including finalizing an Arizona water rights settlement proposal, state legislative priorities, and expending American Rescue Plan Act...

Council Delegate Seth Damon announces resignation

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Seth Damon (Bááháálí, Chichiltah, Manuelito, Tsé Lichíí’, Rock Springs, Tsayatoh), former Speaker of the 24th Navajo Nation Council, announced on Jan. 17 that he will resign as a member of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, effective Jan. 22, to accept the...

Governor delivers second State of the State address, announces legislative agenda

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued her sixth State of the State address, the second of her second term as governor, laying out her legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session on Jan. 16.

The legislative priorities are supported through the governor's FY25 Executive Budget Recommendation, and...

WNMU requests legislative funding

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SILVER CITY, N.M. — With the New Mexico Legislature beginning its 2024 session Jan. 16, Western New Mexico University leadership is gearing up to advocate on behalf of the university by requesting the state budget include funding for a number of projects.

The focus of the university’s advocacy efforts will occur on Jan...

Navajo Nation Council pushes priorities to Arizona Governor, legislators

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PHOENIX — Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council and Speaker Crystalyne Curley met with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, and Arizona legislators at the Arizona State Capitol during the 29th Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day on to advocate on behalf of Navajo Nation...

Governor unveils public safety legislative agenda for 2024 session

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled her public safety legislative agenda at the State Capitol on Jan. 12.

"This is, without a doubt, the largest and most comprehensive public safety package in our state’s history,” she said. “Gun violence is a significant contributor to the cycles of crime in our communities and will continue to use every tool at our disposal to end this epidemic. Likewise, we will strengthen our support for law enforcement, increase penalties for violent crimes, and once again pursue legislation to keep violent offenders behind bars pending trial. All of this will build upon the progress and investments we’ve made in previous years.”

The...

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