Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated

New data tool allows journalists and the public to track ‘wandering cops’ in New Mexico

By Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico A new database launching today gives the public, journalists and policymakers greater insight into police officers in New Mexico who lose their jobs with one agency, sometimes for serious misconduct, and then find work at another. The New Mexico Department of Public Safety in July 2024 launched its own […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated

New data tool allows journalists and the public to track ‘wandering cops’ in New Mexico

By Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico A new database launching today gives the public, journalists and policymakers greater insight into police officers in New Mexico who lose their jobs with one agency, sometimes for serious misconduct, and then find work at another. The New Mexico Department of Public Safety in July 2024 launched its own […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County

Lawmakers announce bills to address health care worker shortage

By Susan Morée A group of legislators Tuesday announced a slate of bills aimed at improving the quality of healthcare in the face of private equity ownership in New Mexico. With approximately 38% percent of New Mexico hospitals owned by private equity, legislators are looking to address private equity ownership they say leads to staffing […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County

Delegation has to choose, as inauguration, MLK Jr. holiday coincide

New Mexico congressional delegates are facing a bit of a scheduling conflict next week.  The 47th presidential inauguration is set for Monday, Jan. 20, which also is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Both events are traditionally filled with politicos and lawmakers, but they don’t often happen on the same day. U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County

New Mexico congressional delegation discuss election certification and the Capitol riots anniversary

In a flurry of competence seen infrequently on Capitol Hill in recent months, the electoral college votes of the 2024 presidential election were certified Monday during a joint session of congress with no concerns raised and no violence erupting. This makes President-elect Donald Trump’s election win official.  Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance won 312 […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County

Lawmakers hope the fifth time’s the charm for green amendment despite no increased support

By Susan Morée New Mexico lawmakers are making a fifth attempt to pass a New Mexico green amendment to protect the environment despite little change from previous failed efforts to pass the bill, no bipartisan support nor support from the oil and gas industry. The proposal is designed to protect New Mexico’s air, soil and […]