While the nation has been anxiously watching grocery prices, a massive antitrust lawsuit filed in New Mexico claims that two major dairy cooperatives colluded to keep payments to farmers lower […]
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New Mexico officials sound alarm on potential health coverage losses if tax credits lapse
Elected officials in New Mexico warn that unless a series of federal tax credits are extended before the end of the year, consumers purchasing health insurance on the individual marketplace […]
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New Mexico declares end to measles outbreak that infected 100 people
New Mexico health officials declared an end to the state’s measles outbreak Friday, more than seven months after the first case was reported in February. The New Mexico Department of […]
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New Mexico Democratic lawmakers compare ICE to KKK, drawing sharp Republican criticism
New Mexico Democratic lawmakers’ comparisons of federal immigration enforcement to the Ku Klux Klan have drawn sharp criticism from Republican legislators, who say such rhetoric puts law enforcement officers at […]
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New Mexico teachers to receive $20,000 in financial literacy grants from U.S. Eagle
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union will award $20,000 in grants to New Mexico public and charter school teachers through its enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, with applications now open through Sept. […]
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New Mexico Senate Republicans to hold healthcare access task force Monday
New Mexico Senate Republicans will convene a legislative task force Monday to address what they say are deteriorating healthcare access challenges across the state, focusing specifically on medical malpractice reform. […]
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Former APD detective, state legislative candidate seeks to challenge Rep. Vasquez in CD-2
A retired Albuquerque Police detective and two-time candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives will challenge Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NM-02, next year in a key congressional swing district. Punch […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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‘Systematic failure’ alleged in lawsuit against Albuquerque health facility after resident’s death
After a private equity cash-out and paying millions in CEO bonuses, Genesis Health tells a bankruptcy court it can’t afford to pay $259 million in malpractice costs