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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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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 | 4 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 | 4 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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CITY OF GALLUP: City Council Adopts Face Covering Ordinance

By Press release submission | May 18, 2020

The City of Gallup City Council passed an ordinance requiring the use of face masks in public on May 12, 2020.

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Rural New Mexico sees expansion of telehealth access

By Elle Johnson | May 10, 2020

In New Mexico, rural health care providers are seeing a big change with telehealth, which will allow residents of rural areas to access more health care options without having to drive far distances to see a physician.

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Red flag gun legislation moves to Senate floor

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 28, 2020

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation on to the Senate that allows law enforcement officials to take away a person's firearms if they are deemed a threat.

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NMED looking into possible emission violations

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 28, 2020

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) said it found possible emission violations throughout the state that were produced by oil and gas operations.

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GOP claims Roybal Caballero is trying to kill small business with bill to raise minimum wage

By Kimberly James | Feb 25, 2020

New Mexico state Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero (D-Albuquerque) recently proposed a bill to raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025.

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Rio Grande Foundation joins federal lawsuit over freedom of speech

By Kimberly James | Jan 24, 2020

New Mexico's donor-disclosure law has prompted two nonprofit organizations to file a federal lawsuit claiming a violation of freedom of speech.

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Defense bill to fund cleanup of groundwater pollution near air bases

By Zeta Cross | Jan 24, 2020

A massive defense spending bill that includes provisions meant to help the Air Force clean up chemical contamination in New Mexico and elsewhere has been sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.

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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.