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.
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.
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.
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.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham exceeded her emergency authority by imposing excessive fines on businesses, the New Mexico Business Coalition reported.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.