This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell The state government is a three-legged stool with executive and judiciary branches paid while the legislative branch is unpaid. This means […]
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Push for legislative salaries passes its first test
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell The state government is a three-legged stool with executive and judiciary branches paid while the legislative branch is unpaid. This means […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Proposal to bolster the health care industry moves forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Morée A bill that aims to improve recruitment of healthcare providers passed 7-3 Wednesday with bipartisan support in the House Health and […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Proposal to bolster the health care industry moves forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Morée A bill that aims to improve recruitment of healthcare providers passed 7-3 Wednesday with bipartisan support in the House Health and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Inside New Mexico’s first diversion program for people who aren’t competent to stand trial
By Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth James Ketcherside approached the bushes behind the Las Cruces fire station where the woman had been spending nights, bracing for resistance but determined to try. She’d been on the streets for months, since a fight with her husband that ended in her arrest and expulsion from the family […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Inside New Mexico’s first diversion program for people who aren’t competent to stand trial
By Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth James Ketcherside approached the bushes behind the Las Cruces fire station where the woman had been spending nights, bracing for resistance but determined to try. She’d been on the streets for months, since a fight with her husband that ended in her arrest and expulsion from the family […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Bipartisan wildfire preparedness bill takes stab at looming insurance crisis
By Bryce Dix, KUNM The fire insurance industry faces mounting financial risks as New Mexico experiences more frequent and intense heat waves – triggering massive wildfires. On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Senate Conservation Committee unanimously advanced a bill that takes aim at skyrocketing premiums or policy cancellations by proactivelyplanning for future fires. Overall, large swaths […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Bipartisan wildfire preparedness bill takes stab at looming insurance crisis
By Bryce Dix, KUNM The fire insurance industry faces mounting financial risks as New Mexico experiences more frequent and intense heat waves – triggering massive wildfires. On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Senate Conservation Committee unanimously advanced a bill that takes aim at skyrocketing premiums or policy cancellations by proactivelyplanning for future fires. Overall, large swaths […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Judge rules 180-day school year invalid
By Nicole Maxwell A New Mexico district court judge ruled the Public Education Department’s mandate that schools must adhere to a 180-day school year is invalid. Fifth Judicial District Judge Dustin Hunter ruled Monday that the PED’s 180-day minimum school year conflicted with preceding statutes that repealed the 180-day school year in favor of a […]
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Judge rules 180-day school year invalid
By Nicole Maxwell A New Mexico district court judge ruled the Public Education Department’s mandate that schools must adhere to a 180-day school year is invalid. Fifth Judicial District Judge Dustin Hunter ruled Monday that the PED’s 180-day minimum school year conflicted with preceding statutes that repealed the 180-day school year in favor of a […]