Up to 89,000 New Mexicans could lose their Medicaid coverage and six to eight rural hospitals could close within 18 months under Republican health care cuts that Sen. Ben Ray […]
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Posted inEducation, New Mexico
New Mexico schools receive $44 million in released federal funds
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Rodd Cayton This report is original […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Trade policy uncertainty stifles New Mexico manufacturing growth
New Mexico manufacturers are sounding the alarm about how federal trade policies and tariffs are damaging their bottom lines and threatening the state’s economic growth, according to discussions held Monday […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
New Mexico senators join broad Democratic push for Gaza humanitarian aid expansion
New Mexico’s U.S. senators joined the vast majority of their Democratic colleagues Tuesday in pressing the Trump Administration to dramatically expand humanitarian aid to Gaza and resume diplomatic efforts to […]
Posted inSandoval County
From controversy to candidacy: Former Belen police chief seeks Sandoval County’s top law enforcement job
A former police chief with a complex law enforcement background announced his candidacy for Sandoval County Sheriff, promising to expand drug enforcement and mental health crisis response for the county’s […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
New Mexico senators demand transparency on rural health fund as hospital closures loom
New Mexico’s senators are demanding answers about how a $50 billion federal fund will be distributed to rural hospitals, as up to eight facilities in the state could close within […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico
Snapchat faces legal battle in New Mexico over child exploitation allegations
Social media company accused of easing exploitation The State of New Mexico’s lawsuit against the parent company of Snapchat over allegations of enabling child exploitation is gathering steam. The lawsuit, […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Sen. Heinrich secures $69 Million for New Mexico projects, housing aid in Senate committee vote
Over $69 million in federal funding for New Mexico infrastructure, housing assistance for 11,000+ families and tribal programs cleared a key Senate committee hurdle last week, bringing the state closer […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New lawsuits allege systemic abuse and concealment by Catholic Dioceses
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Josh Lee, Las Cruces, New Mexico […]
Posted inNew Mexico
Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House
Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke says she loves New Mexico and wants to be part of lifting the state that has given her multiple opportunities to meet its full potential. Okpareke is […]