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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 ALBUQUERQUE: Spring Green Waste Collection to be held on May 04, 2020

By Press release submission | May 4, 2020

The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department will pick up residential Green Waste at no additional charge.

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Albuquerque joins communities across the nation trading in reusable bags for plastic amid COVID-19 concerns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 10, 2020

The concern over COVID-19 has created a strong reversal around the country regarding the use of reusable bags, even in municipalities -- such as Albuquerque -- that had gone as far as to ban the use of plastic shopping bags.

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It's time to consider bond for oil and gas companies, Garcia Richard says

By Wayne Baker | Mar 5, 2020

New Mexico increased the level of bond money for oil and gas companies that is required before they can start drilling four decades ago in the 1970s, but now, as development is growing, State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard believes it is time to consider raising the bond amount for the oil and gas companies.

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New program aims to reduce crime in Bernalillo County

By Kimberly James | Mar 5, 2020

A new pilot program aimed at reducing crime in Bernalillo County will allow for a prosecutor from the district attorney's office to work alongside police in the southeast area command.

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Albuquerque sets new record for murders in 2019

By William Sassani | Mar 5, 2020

Eighty-one people were murdered last year in Albuquerque.

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Polarizing red-flag law passes Senate Public Affairs Committee

By Kimberly James | Feb 16, 2020

The Senate Public Affairs Committee voted in favor of Senate Bill 5, the Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Act, a proposal that would give law enforcement power to confiscate firearms from people deemed dangerous. The bill now moves on to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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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.