New Mexico’s commuter rail service has received a free ride while taxpayers have shelled out nearly $8 million to settle damage claims against the Rail Runner Express, according to state records. The Rail Runner, until last month, didn’t pay premiums …
As more states prepare to offer driving privileges to immigrants who illegally entered the U.S., heavily Hispanic New Mexico appears headed in the other direction. An Associated Press review of state records shows New Mexico is issuing fewer driver’s licenses …
Five government, insurance and health care officials are in the running to manage New Mexico’s newly independent insurance regulatory agency. Among the candidates are state Insurance Superintendent John Franchini and Milton Sanchez, who directs the Office of Health Care Reform …
Health care and insurance industry officials and a state legislator were named by Gov. Susana Martinez to a panel that will select New Mexico’s newly independent insurance regulator. A nine-member committee will name the superintendent of insurance to run an …
The Legislature entered the final week of its 60-day session with many major issues still unresolved, but lawmakers have given final approval to a proposal to help New Mexico develop a commercial space travel industry. Legislation to limit the liability …
As New Mexico prepares to enroll tens of thousands of people into health plans, the state is revamping the government regulator that oversees insurance prices and policies. Under a constitutional change approved by voters this month, the regulation of insurance …
Former New Mexico state insurance regulator Joe Ruiz has been indicted on federal corruption charges for allegedly misusing his office by soliciting payments from insurance companies in exchange for reducing regulatory fines. A federal grand jury on Friday indicted Joe …
