By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico state officials asked the federal government to declare a major disaster over this month’s flooding in Roswell and surrounding Chaves County, which could unlock money to aid in recovery. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the request to President Joe Biden on Monday night. Lujan Grisham called the Oct. 18 […]
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Indigenous families with missing or murdered loved ones struggle for justice
By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth Indigenous families with loved ones who have gone missing or been murdered shared their experiences with state officials this week — sometimes through tears — and urged them to do more to confront a crisis that has long impacted communities but received scant attention until recent years. Their comments […]
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Indigenous families with missing or murdered loved ones struggle for justice
By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth Indigenous families with loved ones who have gone missing or been murdered shared their experiences with state officials this week — sometimes through tears — and urged them to do more to confront a crisis that has long impacted communities but received scant attention until recent years. Their comments […]
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In a race they cast as good vs. evil, Christian hard-liners are fired up for Trump
By Hannah Allam, The Washington Post (c) 2024 DESTREHAN, La. – An electric anticipation coursed through a church outside New Orleans where hundreds gathered on a recent night to pray for a victory they saw as just over the horizon, in a president who could bring them one step closer to their vision for a […]
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In a race they cast as good vs. evil, Christian hard-liners are fired up for Trump
By Hannah Allam, The Washington Post (c) 2024 DESTREHAN, La. – An electric anticipation coursed through a church outside New Orleans where hundreds gathered on a recent night to pray for a victory they saw as just over the horizon, in a president who could bring them one step closer to their vision for a […]
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St. Felix Pantry hires New President/CEO
Tim Sheahan has been named president and CEO of St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho. Sheahan joined the team Oct. 1, succeeding Mary Angela Parkins, who retired in November after seven years with the organization. “I have incredible shoes to fill and look forward to the challenge of continuing the legacy of serving the people […]
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New Mill Levy Could Raise Millions Annually to Protect Water, Land and Wildlife
Voters in the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District are deciding on a proposed mill levy in the general election. If passed, the levy could generate up to $6 million annually to fund conservation programs aimed at protecting natural resources. The district covers nearly half the state’s population and the question appears on Bernalillo, Sandoval […]
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Torrance County Clerk apologizes for return address mishap on estimated 140 ballots
By Danielle Prokop, Source NM The lead elections official in Torrance County is apologizing and assuring voters that their ballots will be counted after workers mistakenly mailed about 140 absentee ballots without return address labels. Republican Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo said the clerks’ office had received more than 100 of those now-completed ballots back […]
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Torrance County Clerk apologizes for return address mishap on estimated 140 ballots
By Danielle Prokop, Source NM The lead elections official in Torrance County is apologizing and assuring voters that their ballots will be counted after workers mistakenly mailed about 140 absentee ballots without return address labels. Republican Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo said the clerks’ office had received more than 100 of those now-completed ballots back […]
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Democratic newcomer runs on change in race to unseat NM Senate minority whip
By Nash Jones, KUNM State Sen. Craig Brandt has represented District 40 for over a decade and serves as the minority whip for the Republican Party. The longtime legislator in the Rio Rancho-area red district is facing a challenge this election from Democratic newcomer Amina Everett, who is running as a candidate for change. Brandt […]