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NM CYFD urged to address child abuse underreporting

By Solange DeLisle | 4 years ago

In response to a noticeable drop in child abuse reporting, the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is being urged to address the issue as school shutdowns continue.

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Grisham waits as New Mexico meets ‘gating criteria for reopening’ from COVID-19 shutdowns

By Tamara Browning | 4 years ago

News outlets are reporting that the New Mexico Department of Health’s gating criteria for reopening New Mexico’s society and economy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic have been met as of Aug. 20 even as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hasn’t disclosed possible changes to restrictions.

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Oral arguments to begin on case against Grisham

By Tamara Browning | 4 years ago

Oral arguments before New Mexico Supreme Court justices in the case questioning New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s authority in issuing a COVID-19 public health order to prohibit restaurants from offering indoor dining will be live streamed at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26.

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American Airlines to suspend Roswell flights on Oct. 7

By Michael Carroll | Aug 25, 2020

American Airlines will suspend service to 15 markets around the nation in October, including Roswell, due to low demand and the expiration of flight service mandates in the federal coronavirus aid package.

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Grisham reduces funding to local governments not complying with guidelines

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

New Mexico House GOP leaders are calling out Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for unfairness in COVID-19 relief with CARES Act funding.

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New Mexico seeks stimulus funding as federal deficit continues to rise

By Michael Pineda | 4 years ago

All eyes are on Washington D.C. as legislators and the White House hammer out details for the next stimulus package that states like New Mexico hope will provide economic relief.

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Grisham exceeded authority on shutdown fines, according to business group

By David Beasley | 4 years ago

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham exceeded her emergency authority by imposing excessive fines on businesses, the New Mexico Business Coalition reported.

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Albuquerque police disagree with defunding department

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 5 years ago

The Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association has announced it is not in favor of the Defund Police movement sparked by George Floyd’s death last month.

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Schmedes asks U.S. Attorney General to investigate senior evictions

By Michael Pineda | 5 years ago

Failing to receive a suitable response from the state has led State Rep. Gregg Schmedes (R-Tijeras) to send a letter to U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr seeking relief on behalf of a number of senior citizens.

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Reports suggest that New Mexico governor's red flag laws violate constitutional rights

By James Ledbetter | Mar 30, 2020

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's recently enacted red flag laws which allow law enforcement to take a citizen's guns may violate an individual's constitutional rights, the Daily Signal reported.

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NRC gives initial nod to new nuclear generating station in Lea County

By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 28, 2020

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in a preliminary determination on March 18 said a new nuclear generating station will have no environmental impact on Lea County and is now seeking public comment on the project, the Sandpaper.net reported.

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State sheriffs' association opposes 'unconstitutional' red-flag legislation

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 16, 2020

Members of the New Mexico Sheriffs' Association oppose a proposal for red-flag legislation, which would give police and relatives the ability to temporarily take guns away from those they believe may be a danger to themselves or others.

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Public comments enter BLM review stage for oil, gas lease sale in New Mexico, Texas

By Chris Lang | Feb 12, 2020

A federal bureau is reviewing comments received about a public land lease sale proposal that would allow oil and gas development on approximately 51,000 acres in New Mexico and Texas this spring.

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Albuquerque's Lovelace animal research lab under fire following monkey deaths

By Colin Froment | Jan 31, 2020

Federal agencies have received numerous complaints from animal rights organizations after two monkeys died while undergoing lab testing at Albuquerque’s Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute.

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Minimum wage hike takes effect in New Mexico

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

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State grants historic Gallinas River water-rights permit

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 20, 2019

The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer granted a first-of-its-kind water-rights permit that will keep water in the Gallinas River.