SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor signed an abortion-rights bill Thursday that overrides local ordinances aimed at limiting access to abortion procedures and medications. Reproductive health clinics in New Mexico offer abortion procedures to patients from states, including Texas, with strict abortion bans. The new law also aims to ensure access to gender affirming healthcare related to distress …

By Robert Nott/Santa Fe New Mexican State Rep. Linda Serrato had one question for the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. “Is this the time for New Mexico to do paid family leave?” the Santa Fe Democrat asked. She was disappointed with the response. Two fellow House Democrats, Reps. Marian Matthews of Albuquerque and Patty Lundstrom of Gallup, joined the four Republicans on the …