Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office announced Wednesday Health Secretary Patrick Allen’s abrupt resignation. According to the announcement, Allen’s resignation would be effective at the end of the day. The governor’s office did not cite any reason for Allen’s departure, but did offer her praises. “Pat has been a dedicated public servant, and I’m grateful for […]
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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces Dept. of Health head’s immediate resignation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office announced Wednesday Health Secretary Patrick Allen’s abrupt resignation. According to the announcement, Allen’s resignation would be effective at the end of the day. The governor’s office did not cite any reason for Allen’s departure, but did offer her praises. “Pat has been a dedicated public servant, and I’m grateful for […]
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State’s ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ beautification push includes iconic Breaking Bad character
Walter White is back from the dead and he’s got no tolerance for litterbugs. The Breaking Bad character is at the center of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s new beautification campaign, rolled out Thursday in Santa Fe. Lujan Grisham’s news conference at the Jean Cocteau Cinema included the premier of two new television ads featuring the […]
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State’s ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ beautification push includes iconic Breaking Bad character
Walter White is back from the dead and he’s got no tolerance for litterbugs. The Breaking Bad character is at the center of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s new beautification campaign, rolled out Thursday in Santa Fe. Lujan Grisham’s news conference at the Jean Cocteau Cinema included the premier of two new television ads featuring the […]
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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center reaches ‘tentative’ deal with health professionals union
By Kevin Hendricks, Sandoval Signpost After more than two years of public feuding, the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center and the United Health Professionals of New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents UNM SRMC workers, reached a tentative contract agreement, the union announced Friday. The medical center […]
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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center reaches ‘tentative’ deal with health professionals union
By Kevin Hendricks, Sandoval Signpost After more than two years of public feuding, the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center and the United Health Professionals of New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents UNM SRMC workers, reached a tentative contract agreement, the union announced Friday. The medical center […]
Posted inStatewide News, Westside Albuquerque
One injured in hot air balloon crash in Rio Rancho
This story was originally published in the Sandoval Signpost. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more and subscribing today at SandovalSignpost.com By Kevin Hendricks, Sandoval Signpost The Rio Rancho Police Department said that officers responded to a hot air balloon crash early Wednesday morning. According to RRPD, […]
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One injured in hot air balloon crash in Rio Rancho
This story was originally published in the Sandoval Signpost. If you like this story, please support local, independent journalists like these by reading more and subscribing today at SandovalSignpost.com By Kevin Hendricks, Sandoval Signpost The Rio Rancho Police Department said that officers responded to a hot air balloon crash early Wednesday morning. According to RRPD, […]
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Former Drug Policy Alliance director tapped as state dept. head
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Emily Kaltenbach as cabinet secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. In a news release announcing the appointment, Lujan Grisham touted Kaltenbach’s leadership in public policy, health care reform and advocacy. Lujan Grisham said Kaltenbach has a “strong track record of advancing services for older adults, […]
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Election briefs: Elon Musk’s PAC jumps into New Mexico congressional race; Herrell campaign denounces 9/11 truther in her own ad
Elon Musk’s PAC spends to help Herrell defeat Vasquez A federal super PAC founded by Elon Musk to promote Donald Trump is apparently extending its reach down ballot into one of New Mexico’s most-contested congressional elections. Spending reports filed Monday by America PAC disclosed it has spent $86,997 so far this cycle in support of […]