Holtec Industries has pulled out of an eight-year-old land use agreement with local stakeholders in Southeast New Mexico for the construction and operation of an underground temporary nuclear waste storage facility. […]
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Posted inNM Legislature
NM’s vaccine shake-up: Governor acts to set independent immunization standards amid CDC turmoil
A bill that temporarily allows New Mexico to formulate its own immunization policy was signed Wednesday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Senate Bill 3, which passed on a party-line vote […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off
This letter was submitted to City Desk ABQ by Sandra Ortsman, Albuquerque. She is a community planner and community member who cares deeply about immigrants rights, mom and small business […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico
Leading NM House Republican calls on U.S. Senators to support government funding bill
A leading Republican state legislator is calling on New Mexico’s two Democratic U.S. Senators to reverse their opposition to a short-term government funding bill, after the Legislature passed its own […]
Posted inHealthcare
As more New Mexico hospitals become owned out-of-state, legislators debate how to improve local care
New Mexico Lawmakers on Tuesday heard a presentation about the potential harms of private equity’s role in healthcare, something many New Mexico Democrats have argued has siphoned dollars away from […]
Posted inCorporate Responsibility
Family receives $275,000 in UNM Hospital negligence case
A New Mexico family has reached a settlement with the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, the UNM Medical Group and the State of New Mexico following a lawsuit […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
What happens if the mayor’s election goes to a runoff? How much will it cost?
If Burque’s crowded mayoral race goes to a runoff election in December, the city has set aside $750,000 to cover the cost, though county officials warn costs will “significantly exceed” […]
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New Mexico allocates $5.9 million to public broadcasting after federal funding cuts
New Mexico lawmakers have allocated $5.9 million to support in-state public television and radio stations statewide after Congress eliminated federal funding for public broadcasting. The state funding includes $1.7 million […]
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Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols’ estate sues hospital for negligence
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of actress Nichelle Nichols is nearing its discovery phase. The suit alleges that Gila Regional Medical Center’s negligence led to the Star […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
Early voting begins Tuesday at Sandoval County Admin Building
Sandoval County is opening its early voting location Tuesday for the 2025 Regular Local Election. County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero announced the early voting locations and hours of operation for the […]