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Albuquerque, NM - Climate change and what New Mexico can do.

March 10, 2021

New Mexico House Democrats, “Bill Protecting NM Students from Sexual Abuse Advances in Senate,” by Babaak Parcham

Santa Fe, NM - Today, legislation protecting students in New Mexico form sexual and ethical misconduct by teachers and school employees passed the Senate Education Committee Unanimously. (HB 128 was signed by the Governor.)

March 5, 2021

New Mexico House Democrats, “Legislation to Improve Computer Science Instruction Passes the House,” by Babaak Parcham

Santa Fe, NM - Legislation aimed at increasing our schools’ ability to provide quality computer science courses while simultaneously creating a professional development opportunity for New Mexico teachers passed the House today with unanimous support. (HB 188 was signed by the Governor.)

August 10, 2020

Santa Fe New Mexican, “New Mexico Deserves to be Counted,” by Liz Stefanics and Debra M. Sariñana

Like every other state, New Mexico relies on the census to determine our political representation in national and state offices and to receive federal funding to support social, educational, health and economic programs.

August, 2020

Protect Earth News Magazine, “Veterans who are elected officials fought for a fully funded LWCF — now it’ll be law in GAOA,” by Ramona du Houx

On July 22 the United States House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act with a vote of 310-107. The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 73-25 last June.

January 3, 2020

KRQE Albuquerque, “State lawmaker introduces bill hoping to solve statewide teacher shortage” by Jeannie Nguyen

It’s no secret, we need more teachers in this state. With the legislative session right around the corner, one State Representative is hoping to change that by introducing a new program.

April 26, 2019

Medium, “New Mexico announces first-ever funding for CS teacher professional development!,” by Paige Prescott, Executive Director, Computer Science Alliance.

Earlier this month, Gov. Lujan Grisham signed New Mexico’s $7 million budget. The budget included the state’s first ever funding for computer science professional development — $400,000 will be available through the end of the next fiscal year, including $200,000 ongoing.

February 20, 2019

NM Political Report, “House passes automatic voter registration bill,” by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican.

Following a contentious debate, the state House of Representatives late Tuesday voted to approve a bill that would automatically register eligible New Mexicans to vote when they conduct transactions with the Motor Vehicle Division.

February 8, 2019

Moms Demand Action, “New Mexico Moms Demand Action Applauds New Mexico House of Representatives for Passing Legislation to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales.”

The New Mexico chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded the House of Representatives for passing HB 8, legislation that would require background checks on all gun sales in the state. Similar legislation to require background checks on all gun sales, SB 8, now awaits a Senate floor vote.

September 23, 2018

Protecting America’s Lands, “Conservation fund should be reauthorized,” by Rep. Debbie Sarinana

I’ve lived in or around Albuquerque most of my life. I grew up here, raised my children here, and as the state representative for House District 21, I’ve seen my wonderful quirky city from every angle. Still, I’ll never forget the first time I saw it, from the top of the Sandia Mountains.

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