Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced Oct. 29 a proposed legislative amendment to strengthen penalties for individuals who threaten mass shootings. According to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Justice, the amendment targets Section 30-20-16, “Bomb Scares and Shooting Threats Unlawful,” elevating the offense from a misdemeanor to a fourth-degree felony. This initiative […]
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New Mexico asks feds for emergency declaration for Roswell flooding
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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New Mexico asks feds for emergency declaration for Roswell flooding
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 […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
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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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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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 […]
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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 […]