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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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New Mexico House Republicans slam Grisham's handling of COVID-19-related emergency funds

By Tamara Browning | 4 years ago

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent withholding of unemployment funds despite a Presidential Memoranda giving more financial assistance to the unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic has added to House Republicans’ criticisms of what they describe as Grisham’s unethical spending.

Colfax County offices closed to the public in response to COVID-19

By Tamara Browning | Apr 8, 2020

Colfax County has implemented several measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis, including closing its offices.