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At the Roundhouse today, Senate Education unanimously gave a Do Pass to Sen. Michael Sanchez’ bill to divert all unclaimed lottery prize money to the lottery scholarship fund that badly needs the infusion.  Sen. Sanchez figures this could add up to a...

Consensus revenue estimates were unveiled this afternoon, confirming what everyone feared – there is no new money. Tthe legislators are counting on $30 million new dollars for the coming fiscal year, which is down $202 million from their last estimate...

Dozens of departments, programs and schools from The University of New Mexico showcased their work at the capitol building in Santa Fe, Monday, for the annual UNM Day at the legislature.

Today is UNM Day at the legislature, which features campus exhibits filling the halls of history, performances in the house and senate chambers, memorials, proclamations, speeches, tours, and meet & greets. The House and Senate are both scheduled to go...

Ray Mabus, United States Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), visited the University of New Mexico recently where he took of a tour of the Center for Emerging Energy Technologies (CEET) at the Centennial Engineering Center, followed by a talk with UNM...

State lawmakers will get revised revenue projections next week, barely giving them time to build their FY 17 budget. Seeking a second opinion or perhaps a preview of the pain, Senate Finance asked economists to comment on the state of the state’s...

The New Mexico Legislature is now in session, having convened around noon with all due pomp and ceremony. Two hours and several hundred introductions later, Gov. Susana Martinez delivered her State of the State to lawmakers. Her goals for the session...

UNM is seeking funding for a variety of concerns during the 2016 session of the New Mexico Legislature. The priorities cover a wide range of issues for the state’s flagship research institution including UNM’s main campus, UNM West in Rio Rancho, UNM...

United States Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, will bring his vision of leadership to students and tour a cutting edge laboratory during a brief visit to the University of New Mexico campus on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 19.  During his visit, he ...

It’s one week and one day before the New Mexico Legislature convenes for its 2016 session. This is a 30-day session with the main focus on all things financial. Both the Executive and the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) have released their budget...