The Health Care Authority will start sending letters this week Medicaid customers who have to comply with new work requirements.
Politics
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Report details ‘systemic failures’ in New Mexico’s animal welfare systems, calls for new state agency
New Mexico lacks a consolidated state authority that is responsible for domestic animal welfare, the report says.
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As feds scale back sex assault oversight, school districts have final say
New Mexico provides no oversight of sexual assault between students in schools. A recent case in Hobbs shows what that can mean.
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Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes
Police in Hobbs said an alleged rape was consensual. The department has a long, troubled record with sex crimes.
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Project Jupiter site work continues, despite high court’s pause on permits
Oracle has said hiring local is a top priority, but the company has identified just 189 Doña Ana County residents out of over 2,100 workers.
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U.S. sues New Mexico over law extending higher education benefits to immigrants
Similar lawsuits were also filed against three other states for tuition policies regarding undocumented students Thursday.
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Judge strikes down New Mexico’s seven-day gun sale waiting period — but only for 2 people
Advocates say the decision, which follows a ruling that the law was likely unconstitutional, keeps store owners in limbo.
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New Mexico sues federal government, alleging illegal border wall water use
New Mexico is suing the federal government for illegal water use and well drilling, as their contractors push to construct barriers on the border.
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Meta settles with 52 AGs for $17B. Was New Mexico better off going it alone?
The state Department of Justice cites a higher verdict award and tougher social media protections for New Mexico children.
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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.
