789 Money to Burn, Single-Payer Healthcare Proposal, Child Welfare Agency Misspending and more

Ben Ray's big dumb idea. Did you know: NM has money to burn? Deb Haaland touts left wing policies but makes an admission on the minimum wage. In the wake of the 2026 legislative session House speaker Javier Martinez says he wants to push for a Universal single-payer healthcare system. Medical malpractice bill was a major victory, but more is needed. An audit found New Mexico's child welfare agency did not properly spend $4.2 million from an appropriation intended for behavioral health services.  ICE could sign a contract with Hobbs detention facility circumventing a recently passed New Mexico law.