Draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan open for public comment
The Public Education Department has submitted a draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court and is seeking public feedback through Oct. 17.
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Torrez applauds First Circuit ruling upholding birthright citizenship
Attorney General Raúl Torrez welcomed a First Circuit ruling striking down Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional.
NM Gov signs four special session bills, but still ‘deliberating’ on vaccine legislation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four of five bills from the special session, directing new funds to health care, food aid and rural hospitals, while vaccine legislation remains undecided.
New Mexico Health Department declares measles outbreak over
New Mexico ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases; officials thanked residents who got MMR shots and urged travelers to check vaccination status.
At Las Cruces roundtable, Vasquez warns of $578 monthly hikes if ACA tax credits lapse
At a Las Cruces roundtable with patients and health leaders, Rep. Gabe Vasquez said the expiration of ACA premium tax credits could raise health costs by $578 a month for 51,000 New Mexicans.
Action thriller 'Coppers' wraps filming in Socorro
“Coppers,” a feature thriller filmed entirely in New Mexico, has wrapped production in Socorro. The project employed dozens of New Mexico actors and crew and stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Eric Roberts and Steven Michael Quezada.
Vasquez, border Democrats press DHS on $150B 'blank check'
Rep. Gabe Vasquez and other border-state Democrats are pressing DHS for accountability in how it will use $150 billion in new funding, calling for technology, training and safeguards against waste and abuse.
OPINION: Investing in southern New Mexico’s future
State Reps. Nathan Small, Sarah Silva and Joanne Ferrary argue Project Jupiter can deliver union jobs, clean water infrastructure and economic growth in Southern New Mexico, provided the project includes transparency and safeguards.
New Mexico teen charged with violent threats after Kirk assassination
A New Mexico teenager was charged after posting violent and racist threats on social media following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. FBI agents say the 19-year-old admitted making the posts and faces up to five years in prison.
