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State lawmakers bring back paid family and medical leave proposal

“I can see the benefit, but I think that the ways that we’re trying to do it are just so, well, there is much better ways to do it,” said state Rep. Joshua Hernandez. Hernandez is just one of the Republican lawmakers who suggest the devil is in the details.

Legislators to hold pre-session community meeting

Several Rio Rancho legislators will be hosting a public meeting to discuss capital outlays Jan. 6. Legislators planning on attending are Sen. Craig Brandt, District 40; Sen.-elect Jay Block, District 12; House Republican Whip Alan Martinez, District 23; Rep. Joshua Hernandez, District 60; and Rep.-elect Catherine Cullen, District 57.

Brand-new Sandoval County Public Safety Building is open for business

A large crowd of Sandoval County, Rio Rancho and New Mexico leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the brand new Sandoval County Public Safety Building. The event drew nearly 100 people including Sandoval County commissioners Jay Block; Katherine Bruch and Dave Heil; Rio Rancho City Councilor Nicole List; state Rep. Joshua Hernandez; […]

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says hazing law is needed in New Mexico

Target 7 is now hearing from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and more from state lawmakers who tried to pass laws addressing hazing. “A good portion of high school, I was on the receiving end of hazing,” New Mexico Republican state Rep. Joshua Hernandez said. “Thank God it was nothing too bad.” However, Rep. Hernandez isn’t the only […]

Hernandez announces run for re-election to NM House

New Mexico Rep. Joshua Hernandez announced Friday that he will run for re-election for New Mexico’s House District 60, emphasizing his ongoing commitment to serve the community of Rio Rancho.  Having served two terms, Hernandez has prioritized his dedication to small businesses, education, safe streets and access to quality health care.  Hernandez has a personal […]

New Mexico is falling short in hazing prevention

The scandal rocked New Mexico State University after allegations of hazing were made public. Three former members of the NMSU basketball team were charged in connection to the incident. The former team members are accused of bringing guns into the locker room and sexually assaulting other players. New Mexico State University has already paid out […]

New Mexico’s angel investment tax credit gets 5-year extension

New Mexico’s angel investment tax credit, a way to incentivize more early stage investment in the state, received a five-year extension as part of a larger tax package signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday. House Bill 252, the omnibus tax package, extends the deadline for investments that qualify for the credit to Dec. […]

Fewer blighted areas expected, but not a special session

Horan said that’s a good idea because cities and counties can try to turn blighted areas into new commercial and residential development, “good for cities,” because it ultimately improves their influx of gross receipts taxes. He touted Rio Rancho Rep. Josh Hernandez for doing work behind the scenes on that boost for economic development. “Our […]