The state Department of Justice cites a higher verdict award and tougher social media protections for New Mexico children.
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Posted inChild & Family Welfare
Lawmakers cautiously optimistic over rollout of CYFD’s new case management system
Analysts doubt the state’s timeline, noting it failed to release some functions when it rolled out the system last week.
Posted inHealth
Analysts warn of insolvency if New Mexico maintains health insurance subsidies
As health insurance premiums have soared, so has state spending on subsidies to shield some New Mexicans from rising costs.
Posted inEnvironment
Project Jupiter foes laud recent court wins at quiet Doña Ana County meeting
“Those opposing Project Jupiter had some wins yesterday … and we are taking a moment to rejoice about that,” said Sheri Reinhart.
Posted inEnvironment
New Mexico Supreme Court pauses Project Jupiter permitting processes
Many elected officials have raised concerns about emissions and water use, including millions of gallons of fresh water for construction.
Posted inPolitics
Unsent memo blasts panel’s denial of NMHU track, field work after injuries
The deteriorating track and turf surfaces have already caused several injuries, including three broken ankles, the document states.
Posted inFeatured
Students at New Mexico Highlands University take strife in stride
While instructors describe mixed feelings as turmoil on campus continues, students say their back-to-school experience is business as usual.
Posted inCriminal Justice
‘We can’t allow this to happen’: Advocates decry recent spike in Santa Fe ICE arrests
At least 11 people reportedly were arrested Wednesday, while other arrests occurred over the weekend and early Thursday.
Posted inCriminal Justice
ICE makes arrest in Santa Fe health clinic lot
The arrest at La Familia, captured in video circulating on social media, was one of several ICE arrests reported Wednesday in Santa Fe.
Posted inFeatured
New substance addiction treatment facility opens in Las Vegas, N.M.
The state-run treatment center will have 20 beds available for residential substance use treatment, plus eight more for detoxification.
