
It’s Monday, June 9.
Be sure to scroll through today’s New Mexico news to get the latest on national headlines, including California’s efforts to stop President Trump‘s troop deployments on the streets of Los Angeles and the LA Times has a first-hand account of how an ICE action in a Home Depot parking lot sparked a weekend of protests.
Oh, and Democrats are still fighting among themselves about how to fight against Trump.
Warm weather means lots of New Mexicans are headed back to the fields for another season and the state is ramping up workplace inspections to follow suit.
Why? Reporter Josh Lee reports from southern New Mexico on an injury at one of the state’s largest green chile producers that led to big fines for one of the state’s biggest green chile brands.
A worker injury at one of the stateโs largest green chile producers highlights the life-threatening consequences that can occur when companies ignore safety regulations.
Get involved
The Bernalillo County Commission is gearing up to make another big public investment in housing. Share your thoughts before Tuesday’s meeting or attend in person to offer public comments on the county’s big ideas.
During the legislative session, Bernalillo County actively lobbied for funding for transitional and affordable housing projects, resulting in a total of $150 million being allocated for such endeavors statewide. Now…
Politics
And then there was one… In the race to become Albuquerque’s next mayor, Tim Keller is scoring an early victory.
Every one of his major opponents – now including former Sheriff Darren White and City Councilor Louie Sanchez – have abandoned the public finance system in favor of traditional private donations. Keller says that means he’s just a better candidate. His opponents say the city system is rigged.
And then there was one. Former Sheriff Darren White and current City Councilor Louie Sanchez have both abandoned efforts to seek public financing for their mayoral campaigns. That just leaves…
Economy and Families
On the “New Mexico responds to DOGE” beat, food prices are up and Republicans in Congress are pushing to cut grocery benefits for those in need.
New Mexico’s legislators, however, have a different idea in mind.
If you are a senior citizen or adult with disabilities and rely on SNAP to help with your grocery bill, you may want to check your account. Nearly 30,000 older…
Democrats in the U.S. Congress are warning that proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will directly impact 450,000 New Mexicans and could have widespread impacts on the economy,…
Education
On the education beat, Rodd Cayton wants to know where APS’ new class of graduates is headed next.
For those looking for a career in demand, Columnist Merilee Dannemann has a preview of a long-overdue program opening next month.
Another class of Albuquerque Public Schools graduates has made the transition to the “real world.” The next step for many includes more education, though some are entering the workforce, joining…
Merilee Dannemann has been a reporter and columnist for the Taos News, Albuquerque Journalist and is now a columnist at her own www.triplespacedagain.com New Mexico is about to have a…
What else we’re reading…
How one chaotic demonstration at a Paramount Home Depot spurred Trump to send in the National Guard. What really happened?
By Patrick Svitek — California sued the Trump administration Monday over its order to deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles without the governor’s consent, a move with…
By Dylan Wells — Months of infighting at the Democratic National Committee escalated into a new round of open warfare Sunday, with several top party officials accusing an embattled member…
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