By Hannah Grover New Mexico could follow the lead of approximately a dozen other states and restrict the sale or manufacturing of various household products including carpets, feminine hygiene products, cookware and cosmetics made with PFAS chemicals. “Intentionally added PFAS in consumer goods are showing up at our breakfast tables, our kitchen tables, in our […]
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Governor Announces 26 Additional Rural Health Care Delivery Fund Recipients
By The Independent Staff Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Jan. 28 that 26 additional rural healthcare providers will receive a combined $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, part of the $46 million allocated during the 2024 legislative session. According to a press release, $5.4 million was awarded to four rural health care […]
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Governor Announces 26 Additional Rural Health Care Delivery Fund Recipients
By The Independent Staff Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Jan. 28 that 26 additional rural healthcare providers will receive a combined $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, part of the $46 million allocated during the 2024 legislative session. According to a press release, $5.4 million was awarded to four rural health care […]
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Legislation Introduced to Create a Medical Psilocybin Program in New Mexico
By The Independent Staff A bi-partisan bi-cameral group of legislators introduced legislation Jan. 30 that would establish a program to allow New Mexicans to receive medical treatments from psilocybin mushrooms for qualified medical conditions. According to a press release, Senate Bill 219, the “Medical Psilocybin Act” lays the path for mental and behavioral health treatment […]
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Legislation Introduced to Create a Medical Psilocybin Program in New Mexico
By The Independent Staff A bi-partisan bi-cameral group of legislators introduced legislation Jan. 30 that would establish a program to allow New Mexicans to receive medical treatments from psilocybin mushrooms for qualified medical conditions. According to a press release, Senate Bill 219, the “Medical Psilocybin Act” lays the path for mental and behavioral health treatment […]
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Does New Mexico Need a Renewable Energy Excise Tax?
By Hannah Grover While oil, gas and mining industries pay severance taxes, renewable energy projects are not subject to those taxes. Some fear this will result in a lack of funds to support crucial services ass New Mexico transitions away from fossil fuels. That is why Rep. John Block, R-Alamogordo, pushed for a renewable energy […]
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Does New Mexico Need a Renewable Energy Excise Tax?
By Hannah Grover While oil, gas and mining industries pay severance taxes, renewable energy projects are not subject to those taxes. Some fear this will result in a lack of funds to support crucial services ass New Mexico transitions away from fossil fuels. That is why Rep. John Block, R-Alamogordo, pushed for a renewable energy […]
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Stansbury Pledges to Fight for Neighbors
By Rodd Cayton U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, while addressing the New Mexico Legislature on Jan. 30, pledged to defend the most vulnerable New Mexicans as the second Trump administration pursues policies that target immigrants and put at risk gains made by marginalized communities. Stansbury represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, which includes all of Torrance […]
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Stansbury Pledges to Fight for Neighbors
By Rodd Cayton U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, while addressing the New Mexico Legislature on Jan. 30, pledged to defend the most vulnerable New Mexicans as the second Trump administration pursues policies that target immigrants and put at risk gains made by marginalized communities. Stansbury represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, which includes all of Torrance […]
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BernCo District 5’s Legislative Priorities Aim to Enhance Mountain Communities
By The Independent Staff The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has announced its legislative priorities for the 2025 state legislative session, with District 5 highlighting the unique needs of its constituents. District 5, which includes parts of the East Mountains, is seeking funding for several projects to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces. “District 5 […]