By Susan Morée University of New Mexico researchers have identified rising concentrations of microscopic plastic in the brain, liver and kidney over the past 20 years. Matthew Campen, UNM College of Pharmacy distinguished and regents’ professor, and Marcus Garcia, UNM College of Pharmacy fellow, published their findings on Monday in an academic journal called Nature Medicine. Campen […]
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Controversial Bill Limiting Public Records Access Shelved
By Jesse Jones Democratic Rep. Kathleen Cates of Rio Rancho announced she will not pursue House Bill 139, which would have added restrictions to the state’s public records law, with the justification of easing administrative burdens. The bill aimed to limit, in some cases, who could request records and give government agencies the power to […]
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New police force could be coming to NM to enforce cannabis laws
By Daniel Montaño, KUNM A new police force may be on the way to New Mexico, after a bill advanced through its first committee with unanimous support this week. The armed law enforcement officers capable of making arrests would be responsible for enforcing cannabis control laws. House Bill 10, sponsored by Rep. Doreen Gallegos,D-Las Cruces, would […]
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New police force could be coming to NM to enforce cannabis laws
By Daniel Montaño, KUNM A new police force may be on the way to New Mexico, after a bill advanced through its first committee with unanimous support this week. The armed law enforcement officers capable of making arrests would be responsible for enforcing cannabis control laws. House Bill 10, sponsored by Rep. Doreen Gallegos,D-Las Cruces, would […]
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Legislation seeks to raise royalty rates in the high-production areas of the Permian Basin
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 Hannah Grover Oil and gas royalty rates could increase in premium parcels on state trust lands in the Permian Basin, if state legislation […]
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Legislation seeks to raise royalty rates in the high-production areas of the Permian Basin
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 Hannah Grover Oil and gas royalty rates could increase in premium parcels on state trust lands in the Permian Basin, if state legislation […]
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Apache Nugget Casino Near Cuba Set to Reopen
By Sandoval Signpost Staff According to an announcement by Apache Nugget Corporation, the Apache Nugget casino near Cuba, will reopen on Feb. 14. The casino, located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 550 and State Highway 537, was a popular community hub before closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release. “We’re […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]