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Report: New Mexico’s foster care information system still needs money, time
CYFD said the system launched Monday, and said staff are already being trained and getting accustomed to using the system.
Project Jupiter’s promised economic investments in New Mexico are starting to flow
Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.
Amid scorching summer, heat-related health problems spike in New Mexico
About 14% of New Mexico households don’t have air conditioning, according to census estimates published earlier this year.
How NM health clinics are affected by federal policy changes
Amid a boom in patients nationwide, about half of federally funded clinics in New Mexico saw an increase in patients.
Tucumcari’s only childcare center opens second location
The new facility represents an effort by the state to expand access in smaller communities struggling to provide childcare.
CYFD settles lawsuit alleging foster parents starved, abused children for $1.4 million
The settlement is the largest paid out by the agency this year so far, according to the New Mexico Sunshine Portal.
New Project Jupiter report doesn’t say if company hiring ‘Doña Ana County first’
The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.
Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer’s discovery denial
In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.
‘All about money’: Las Cruces senators push back on Project Jupiter at crowded forum
“If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff,” said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.
Doña Ana Democrats defend data center moratorium; Republicans question impact
Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.
New Mexico House Democrats hope to majorly overhaul troubled CYFD next year
The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.
Health
Project Jupiter hearing officer reverses course on air quality permit application
Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center’s plans, but developers praised the move.
New Mexico health officials maintain vaccine schedule, despite Trump order
“In New Mexico, nothing is changing,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.
Group that urged New Mexicans to support Project Jupiter discloses finances after ethics case
Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.
child & Family Welfare
‘Hardest job you’ll ever love’: A family tradition of serving Hobbs domestic violence survivors
“I can’t imagine my life — 13 years later — not being here, not helping the people we’ve helped,” said Executive Director Robert Guthrie.
New Mexico domestic violence shelters describe true cost of chronic state underfunding
Wages aren’t sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.
Expert calls for improvements in domestic violence data tracking to curb lethal violence
Some agencies aren’t tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.
Government
8 arrested following monthslong gang investigation in Las Cruces area
Guns and drugs were also seized during the investigation, which officials said helped solve 11 local drive-by shootings.
New Mexico sunshine law in the spotlight as task force considers changes
A task force established through legislation has a big job: Balancing public transparency with an overload of requests for public records.
Albuquerque man indicted in 1-year-old niece’s Suboxone exposure
The girl’s exposure to the medication left her in critical condition, and Narcan was required to reverse her symptoms.
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