New Mexico legislative leaders are recommending a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year.

SANTA FE, N.M. — Leading New Mexico legislators ... Combined state and federal spending on health care in New Mexico — principally Medicaid — would increase by $3.3 billion to $15.5 billion ...

New Mexico State Spending Plan Seeks More Federal Medicaid Dollars as Donald Trump Takes Office SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Leading New Mexico legislators on Wednesday recommended a 5.7% general fund ...

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth of Santa Fe said the spending plan ... and federal spending on health care in New Mexico — principally Medicaid — would increase by $3.3 billion ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Leading New Mexico legislators on Wednesday recommended a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year that emphasizes health care access, public school ...

Democratic New Mexico state Rep ... amid uncertainties about future federal support for Medicaid health care, in Santa Fe, N.M., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

Former assistant city attorney Andréa Salazar has rejoined Santa Fe government as city clerk after working for the state.

The Legislative Finance Committee released its budget recommendations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It calls for spending nearly $11 billion from the state’s general fund. That’s $577 million more than fiscal year 2025 planned spending.

With the legislative session just days away, a key committee of lawmakers shared how they hope to spend taxpayer dollars with a big focus on education, behavioral health, and infrastructure. The budget proposal from the legislative finance committee is nearly $11 billion,

Open enrollment with BeWell, New Mexico's health insurance marketplace, ends Wednesday. It's just too important, "said Alex Sanchez, BeWell's chief experience officer. *Be a New Mexico resident.