An Albuquerque woman has been indicted on multiple felony counts after allegedly impersonating a licensed nurse and providing care at two hospice facilities, where she worked directly with vulnerable patients. In one instance, she nearly killed a patient with a fatal dose of morphine. According to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NM DOJ) and […]
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Worker falls through skylight, company cited for safety violations
A local welding company has been cited by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) for serious workplace safety violations that resulted in a worker falling through a skylight. According to state records, during an inspection following the incident, regulatory agents found that employees were exposed to significant fall hazards while working on a roof near […]
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Homeowners caught in the crossfire of construction dispute
The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) recently took action against a local construction company that allegedly filed invalid liens against the unsuspecting owners of nearly 200 properties in Albuquerque. Boreworxx Construction is based in Aztec and specializes in underground utility work, excavation and grading. According to state records, the company’s owner, Jeffery Dailey, allegedly […]
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State inspectors find needles, blood, and chemical exposure at PresNow Clinic
PresNow, a 24/7 urgent and emergency care provider in Albuquerque, is facing penalties for workplace safety violations after state inspectors reportedly found multiple serious health violations that put employees at risk. The New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau recently issued three citations to PresNow’s Paseo del Norte location for serious violations. Regulators […]
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New Mexico nonprofit leaders accused of $1.6 million Medicaid fraud
The director of a Silver City after-school nonprofit program and her daughter are under fire from the state for allegedly committing 91 counts of fraud and identity theft. According to state investigators, the crimes targeted both adults and children. The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is bringing criminal charges against “Kids in Need of […]
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Untrained worker injured in valve explosion
A New Mexico construction company recently received a citation from the state after an untrained employee was allowed to operate highly pressurized equipment and was injured. According to state records, the citation results from an incident in February at A.R. Foreman Construction in Carlsbad. Inspectors found that an untrained worker was injured when they accidentally […]
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Albuquerque asbestos firm faces hefty fines for health hazards
An Albuquerque asbestos removal company is facing more than $25,000 in penalties from the state for serious workplace safety violations. According to state records, inspectors recently discovered that the company, Asbestos Experts, failed to properly monitor workers’ exposure to asbestos and enforce safe work practices. Regulators allege that the company didn’t keep accurate records of […]
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Wrongful-death lawsuits: NM prison covered up deaths, allowed drugs to cu
Two new wrongful-death lawsuits accuse a New Mexico prison of systemic problems, including covering up evidence surrounding prisoner deaths, allowing drugs to circulate in the prison and even denying urgent medical care. The prison is owned and operated by Tennessee corporation CoreCivic, one of the largest private prison corporations in the U.S. with dozens of […]
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Workplace hazards lead to penalties for Hurley municipal departments
Municipal facilities in Hurley, a town in Grant County, are facing steep penalties after workplace safety inspections uncovered hazards ranging from fire risks to unmarked electrical panels and missing chemical safety protocols. The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (NM OSHA) issued the citations following Jan. 22 inspections of the Hurley […]
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Teen patient abused at Mesilla Valley Hospital, lawsuit claims
A mental health clinic in Las Cruces is under fire now that a lawsuit alleges a teen patient was sexually abused while attending court-ordered counseling sessions. The plaintiff in the case, an unnamed New Mexico resident, was 14 or 15 when the alleged assaults occurred between 2005 and 2006. According to the case, the teen […]