Texas Governor Abbott has signed an impressive total of 1,155 new laws recently, while New Mexico Governor Grisham has also been active, with 160 new laws passed in the latest legislative session and 41 taking effect on July 1st. Notable changes in New Mexico include allowing bicyclists to run red lights, increasing minimum teacher salaries by $5,000, and enhancing regulation of the legal marijuana industry by funding additional enforcement personnel. Additionally, Native American students can now wear traditional tribal regalia at graduation and other school ceremonies.

These legislative updates reflect a busy period for New Mexico’s government, addressing education, transportation, cultural respect, and cannabis regulation. While some laws took effect immediately, others will be implemented later, highlighting ongoing changes in state policy. The article also touches on quirky state laws and the challenge of pronouncing certain New Mexico city names, underscoring the state’s unique cultural and legal landscape.