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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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Dept. of Health takes civil action against two COVID-19 patients

By Kimberly James | May 10, 2020

Two patients who have been infected with COVID-19 have refused to self-isolate, and the New Mexico Department of Health is seeking court intervention.

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Union County gets access to Income Support Division through new mobile unit

By Pat Morris | Mar 18, 2020

Residents of remote Union County will have an easier time applying for social services and benefits with the introduction of a new Income Support Division mobile unit based in Clayton.

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Democrat state senator resurrects medical cannabis bill for those on tribal land

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 28, 2020

State Sen. Benny Shendo, D-Jemez Pueblo, resurrected a bill that would protect medical cannabis patients who currently live on tribal land.

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New Mexico House GOP introduces bill to increase transparency in voting.

By Hollie Ferguson | Feb 23, 2020

The New Mexico House GOP has released a statement on transparency rule changes

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Cuts to SNAP put pressure on New Mexico food banks

By Kimberly James | Jan 24, 2020

Proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are causing concern at New Mexico food banks and other food-assistance organizations.

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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.

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Despite changes to medical cannabis statute, patients could be kept from state jobs

By April Bamburg | Dec 17, 2019

This year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and legislators updated the state’s medical cannabis statute but the 79,000 people who use medical marijuana in New Mexico could be losing out on employment opportunities with the state despite protections related to positive cannabis tests.