Several Doña Ana County nonprofits have already received fund, but some are raising concerns about what the money represents.
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Posted inHealth
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.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
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.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
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.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
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.
Posted inEnvironment
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.
Posted inEnvironment
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.
Posted inEnvironment
‘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.
Posted inEnvironment
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.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
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.
