Guest commentary by Paul Gessing — Even during what has been a very busy summer news cycle New Mexico’s recently created universal “free” childcare system has remained in the news. National media cheered the program’s creation and the first-in-America expansion of government, but the true story of New Mexico’s universal “free” childcare program is more troubling […]
New Mexico State Government
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Bridging the gap: Legislators and educators unite for childcare reform
By Rodd Cayton What happens when several state legislators and childcare advocates gather in one room in Bernalillo? “Great success and great fun,” says Kate Noble, president and CEO of Growing Up New Mexico. Her organization focuses on strategies for improving the lives of children from the prenatal stage to age 5. Growing Up New […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Democrats swap candidates in key metro State House race
New Mexico Democrats are swapping candidates in a key State House race in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights where they have their target set on unseating one of the few Republicans representing a House or Senate district in Albuquerque. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics and policy […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Government, Opinion
Commentary: What repealing the income tax would cost New Mexicans
Commentary by Stephanie Shardin Clarke — Recently, some New Mexico lawmakers urged Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call a special session and eliminate New Mexico’s personal income tax outright. On its face, it sounds fair — especially to New Mexico’s working families. Don’t be fooled: it’s the lowest-earning New Mexicans who would pay the price, […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Government
Epstein’s New Mexico secrets: Truth Commission details failures, evidence and what comes next
By Kevin Hendicks and Jesse Jones, The Paper. — The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — presented its interim report Wednesday at the State Capitol, outlining its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley and hearing survivor testimony. The report details how Epstein operated the 7,600-acre estate with a […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Government
Epstein Truth Commission to present interim report Wednesday
By Kevin Hendricks The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — meets Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in State Capitol Room 307 to present an interim report and walk through its mission investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Stanley. The revised Aug. 3 agenda calls for member introductions, an overview […]
Posted inRio Rancho
State eyes selling 300 acres near Cleveland Heights for new development
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. More than 300 acres of state trust land near Cleveland Heights could go up for sale with the City of Rio Rancho’s blessing already locked in, months before residents get their say at an Aug. 5 public meeting. The New Mexico State Land Office will gather comments on the proposed […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Building tomorrow: Bernalillo to host community conversation on early childhood
By Rodd Cayton Area state legislators will be in Bernalillo tomorrow to discuss ways to improve New Mexico’s supply of childcare. State Sen. Cindy Nava will headline the program at 4 p.m. Aug. 5 at the El Zócalo Event Center, 264 S. Camino Del Pueblo. Growing Up New Mexico, an early childhood partnership, the New Mexico […]
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GOP senators want Haaland, Stansbury subpoenaed in Epstein probe
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — State Senate Republicans want New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission to put two of the state’s most prominent Democrats under oath — gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury — and they’re warning the commission’s credibility is on the line if it says […]
Posted inEdgewood
Something to bark about: Local animal shelters receive $180K for health and comfort improvements
By Rodd Cayton Torrance County and the Town of Edgewood are among 17 animal shelters across New Mexico benefitting from a grant program that disbursed almost $2 million. Danette Langdon, the county’s animal services director, said a $125,000 grant will permit construction of a standalone cat room. She said the project will allow the shelter […]
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