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NM CYFD urged to address child abuse underreporting

By Solange DeLisle | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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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Alternative healthcare site developed in Gallup

By Michael Pineda | May 10, 2020

An outbreak of COVID-19 patients has led officials in Gallup to develop an alternative health care site to handle overflow patients.

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New requirements for Gallup bus service

By Michael Pineda | Apr 7, 2020

In an effort to meet requirements set forth by the State of New Mexico in its public health order, the Gallup Express is making adjustments to its services.

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New Mexico communities grapple with change in energy policy

By Chris Lang | Mar 24, 2020

New Mexico is preparing for a time when coal is no longer the main provider for its power supply.

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Lawmakers want to change sex-offender registry after Epstein

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 27, 2020

New Mexico legislators are considering changes to the sex-offender registry after Jeffrey Epstein avoided being registered locally as a sex offender after he made a guilty plea in Florida more than a decade ago.

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Minimum wage hike takes effect in New Mexico

By Michael Carroll | 4 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.