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.”

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the FY2025 executive budget recommendation on Jan. 4. The budget totals $10.5 billion in recurring spending, a 9.9% increase from the last fiscal year. The executive recommendation will maintain reserves at 34.2%. The budget directs meaningful investments in key areas including housing, education, child wellbeing, public safety, health care, economic development, and water and natural resources.

“Because of our historic – but prudent – investments made over the last few years in New Mexico in everything from small businesses to hospitals, childcare to college, free school meals to law enforcement, the future of our state is brighter...

The 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Naa’bik’íyáti’ Committee approved Legislation No. 0255-23 to override President Buu Nygren’s veto of a resolution allowing for virtual attendance at chapter meetings on Dec. 28.

Legislation sponsor and Chairman of the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee, Council Delegate Vince James, said that Legislation No. 0255-23 does not mandate that chapters allow virtual attendance.

“It gives each chapter the right to choose whether or not they will allow virtual attendance and adopt their own virtual meeting policies,” James said. “The intent is to provide chapters with an additional resource to address issues like meeting quorum...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — To address upcoming issues that could impact Navajos living on the New Mexico side of the Navajo Nation, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren held a meeting with New Mexico State Rep. Patty Lundstrom.

The discussion, on Dec. 19, primarily revolved around the opposition to planned gun bills that were expected to be introduced during an upcoming 30-day special session.

Nygren heard Lundstrom voice potential concerns over proposed gun legislation. Both leaders emphasized the importance of preserving the rights of Navajo citizens while maintaining public safety.

Lundstrom said for citizens living in rural New Mexico, making gun laws that control guns was “a bad...