More than 343,000 New Mexicans — about 24.3% of the state’s 1.4 million eligible voters — voted in Tuesday’s primary election.
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Highlands president fired after he files lawsuit alleging retaliation over construction deal
Woolf’s lawsuit alleges he refused to “carry out the illegal orders” of Regent Frank Sanchez, who directed him to redirect about $600,000 to local contractor Franken Construction.
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New Mexico: Lawsuit seeking to strike down universal childcare is ‘moot’
A hearing — the next step in a case that could determine the future of universal childcare in the state — is scheduled June 11.
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Santa Fe’s new free medical clinic finds new home in Hopewell Mann
Comunidad de Colores and a Catholic clinic initially planned to share space, but the deal was severed over care that clashes with Catholic doctrine.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana County violated public records law, falsified documents
The suit, which centers on Memorial Medical Center, is related to allegations the hospital denied cancer care to uninsured residents.
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Albuquerque company uses AI to make homes more accessible for seniors, those with disabilities
The platform uses augmented reality and occupational therapists to help residents identify and address potential hazards.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Police have used kids’ gun access law three dozen times in three years, data shows
Advocates say the law is working as intended by essentially scaring irresponsible gun owners into securing their weapons.
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New Mexico programs offer prescriptions for healthy food
During New Mexico’s growing season, the programs benefit not just participants in need of healthy food but local farmers.
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VA hasn’t budged on reduced veteran home health rates in New Mexico, rural Texas
The next steps in reversing the rate cuts will be legislation and, if necessary, litigation, advocates said.
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‘A leap of faith’: Santa Fe’s The Life Link set to move, expand services
“It’ll just allow us to do more of what we do,” The Life Link CEO Michael DeBernardi said of the move to St. Michael’s Drive.
