By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Former President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Several New Mexico leaders issued statements in the wake of Carter’s death, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “[First Gentleman] Manny [Cordova] and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
NM leaders react to Jimmy Carter’s death
By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Former President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Several New Mexico leaders issued statements in the wake of Carter’s death, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “[First Gentleman] Manny [Cordova] and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
‘My staff is spent’: New Mexico emergency management leader reflects on year of disasters
By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico President Joe Biden issued two major disaster declarations in New Mexico in 2024, the first time since 2014 that pronouncement has been made twice in the same year, according to federal data. First, two wildfires erupted in the Ruidoso area in June. The South Fork and Salt fires and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
‘My staff is spent’: New Mexico emergency management leader reflects on year of disasters
By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico President Joe Biden issued two major disaster declarations in New Mexico in 2024, the first time since 2014 that pronouncement has been made twice in the same year, according to federal data. First, two wildfires erupted in the Ruidoso area in June. The South Fork and Salt fires and […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
New leadership new rules among BernCo activity in 2024
The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding her replacement, former Santa Clara County (California) Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson objected to the process that was originally chosen. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
New leadership new rules among BernCo activity in 2024
The leadership of Bernalillo County, both elected and appointed, changed considerably in 2024. County Manager Julie Morgas Baca announced her retirement in February, setting up a contentious path for finding her replacement, former Santa Clara County (California) Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson objected to the process that was originally chosen. […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Education, Local Gov.
Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district. She took over from Superintendent Scott Elder, whose contract expired June 30. Blakey became acting superintendent in the spring and officially […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Education, Local Gov.
Leadership changes and lawsuit mark 2024 in education
Education saw significant seismic activity on both the state and local levels in 2024. Albuquerque Public Schools in February chose Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey as the next superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district. She took over from Superintendent Scott Elder, whose contract expired June 30. Blakey became acting superintendent in the spring and officially […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
State Health Care Authority will open 7 behavioral health clinics throughout New Mexico in January
By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexico’s Health Care Authority is preparing to roll out seven certified community behavioral health clinics across the state in January with the goal of expanding access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. The behavioral health clinics will also offer 24/7 crisis services for people experiencing mental health emergencies, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
State Health Care Authority will open 7 behavioral health clinics throughout New Mexico in January
By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexico’s Health Care Authority is preparing to roll out seven certified community behavioral health clinics across the state in January with the goal of expanding access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. The behavioral health clinics will also offer 24/7 crisis services for people experiencing mental health emergencies, […]