By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ranked New Mexico as “very high” for COVID-19 for the past two weeks. During the last week of November, the CDC reported New Mexico as the only state it rated as “very high” for the respiratory infection. The most current […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Haaland announces new National Historic Landmark in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Department of Interior announced the designation of the Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth House and Studios in San Patricio as a National Historic Landmark. Wyeth and Hurd were painters who built artist studios in the 1930s on a ranch outside San Patricio, where they continued to work […]
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Haaland announces new National Historic Landmark in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Department of Interior announced the designation of the Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth House and Studios in San Patricio as a National Historic Landmark. Wyeth and Hurd were painters who built artist studios in the 1930s on a ranch outside San Patricio, where they continued to work […]
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GSD secretary stepping down at end of year
By Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report Another member of the governor’s cabinet is leaving. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on Friday afternoon said Robert Doucette will leave his post as cabinet secretary of the General Services Department at the end of the year. The governor’s office said Deputy Cabinet Secretary Anna Silva will serve as […]
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GSD secretary stepping down at end of year
By Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report Another member of the governor’s cabinet is leaving. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on Friday afternoon said Robert Doucette will leave his post as cabinet secretary of the General Services Department at the end of the year. The governor’s office said Deputy Cabinet Secretary Anna Silva will serve as […]
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New reports show how state laws, regulations have reduced greenhouse gas emissions
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report New reports released this week show that greenhouse gas emissions in the state are reducing in response to laws and policies aimed at addressing climate change. According to the New Mexico Environment Department, greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be 29% lower in 2025 than they were in 2005. […]
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New reports show how state laws, regulations have reduced greenhouse gas emissions
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report New reports released this week show that greenhouse gas emissions in the state are reducing in response to laws and policies aimed at addressing climate change. According to the New Mexico Environment Department, greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be 29% lower in 2025 than they were in 2005. […]
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A migrant caravan just set out from Mexico. Why that’s no longer a crisis.
By Mariana Morales, Mary Beth Sheridan · The Washington Post (c) 2024 TAPACHULA, Mexico – At the stroke of midnight Wednesday, around 1,000 migrants set off on foot from this southern Mexican city, heaving backpacks, clutching water bottles, balancing toddlers on their shoulders. Everyone wanted to reach the U.S. border – preferably before Donald Trump is sworn […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
A migrant caravan just set out from Mexico. Why that’s no longer a crisis.
By Mariana Morales, Mary Beth Sheridan · The Washington Post (c) 2024 TAPACHULA, Mexico – At the stroke of midnight Wednesday, around 1,000 migrants set off on foot from this southern Mexican city, heaving backpacks, clutching water bottles, balancing toddlers on their shoulders. Everyone wanted to reach the U.S. border – preferably before Donald Trump is sworn […]
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MLG releases executive budget
By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released her proposed budget for the upcoming legislative session on Thursday. “This fiscally sound budget proposal prioritizes early childhood education, clean energy, infrastructure, affordable housing, and expanded healthcare access to build a stronger foundation for New Mexicans,” Lujan Grisham said in a news release. “My […]