SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is looking for a new state Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools. Again. Arsenio Romero resigned Wednesday, effective immediately, after about a year and a half on the job. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement that she and her staff will begin interviewing candidates […]
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President Biden Removed from New Mexico Ballot
President Joe Biden was officially removed from the New Mexico ballot for the Nov. 5 general election before the Aug. 27 deadline, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris as the sole Democratic candidate. President Biden who had secured victory in the state’s primary election in June, submitted the proper paperwork to have his name removed from […]
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Advocates Call for Permanent, Expanded SNAP Outreach
By Austin Fisher, Source NM – Advocates are asking New Mexico lawmakers to ensure the state always takes the opportunity for federal help to cover the cost of outreach and support for people applying for public food benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – called SNAP – isn’t the only solution to food insecurity, but […]