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Two Famous Animals You Didn’t Know Were Buried in New Mexico
Having to put your loved ones to rest in New Mexico is always heartbreaking. We often lose loved ones when they're too young; before we're ready to let them go; to one of the state's leading causes of death; and even after they've had a long, fulfilling life. No matter...
NM House lawmakers introduce one bill at special session, bypassing most of NM Gov’s crime agenda
On the first day of the special legislative session, New Mexico House lawmakers introduced a single piece of legislation that would fund a few months of assisted outpatient pilot programs and provide grants and loans for wildfire response – but otherwise ignores much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session agenda. The bill, HB 1, […] The post NM House lawmakers introduce one bill at special session, bypassing most of NM Gov’s crime agenda appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Memorial Medical Center being investigated by NM Attorney General for denying “essential medical care”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Memorial Medical Center, one of two major hospitals in Las Cruces, is under investigation by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez for allegedly refusing to treat indigent cancer patients, as well as for violating state law. The AG's office announced the investigation during a Tuesday morning news conference, where The post Memorial Medical Center being investigated by NM Attorney General for denying “essential medical care” appeared first on KVIA.
State and federal agencies respond to Rio Chama sediment plug
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Office of the State Engineer and federal partners are working together to manage water operations after a sediment plug formed in the Rio Chama due to heavy rainfall. The plug is approximately 100 feet wide, over a mile long and four to five feet deep. Crews and special equipment are being […]
Public not allowed in meetings of state advisory council on missing and murdered Indigenous people
This story is published in partnership with New Mexico In Depth, a nonprofit local newsroom, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. An advisory council Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham established last year to help address a crisis of...
New Mexico attorney general launches probe of patient care at private equity-run hospital
New Mexico’s attorney general announced an investigation Tuesday into Memorial Medical Center, the Las Cruces hospital operated by Lifepoint Health, to determine whether the facility, highlighted in a recent NBC News report, violated state laws by turning away indigent and low-income patients seeking care. The attorney general, Raúl Torrez,...
Hazard tree assistance available for landowners on Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is offering hazard tree assistance for trees that could damage structures, powerlines or roads on private land within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Fire area. Trees damaged by the fire are at greater risk of falling and causing damage to roads, structures, powerlines and […]
BernCo DA, state public defender’s office talk about juvenile justice system
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The numbers are shocking. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said in his 18 months of office, he’s indicted 19 children for first-degree murder. He had bold words for a legislative committee Wednesday morning. “The juvenile criminal justice system in New Mexico is broken. I do not say that lightly, nor do […]
New Mexico legislature to consider bills combating homeless encampments
(The Center Square) – The New Mexico state Legislature will take up a slew of proposals related to homelessness in Albuquerque starting this week at a special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The governor visited downtown Albuquerque on Monday, three days ahead of the special session, to highlight the issues this is causing the area. "You can't walk on the sidewalk," Lujan Grisham told KRQE at a press...
New Mexicans deserve good policy. Let's get it right.
Far too many New Mexicans, including our own families, have had their lives impacted by crime. Over the past 3 years, the legislature has appropriated more than $800 million to improve community safety, including law enforcement recruitment and retention, and address the root causes of crime. We have also enhanced penalties for second-degree murder and felons in possession of firearms, cracked down on organized retail crime, passed commonsense measures to reduce gun violence and tightened up pre-trial monitoring. ...
End of an Era? Only Three Drive-in Theaters Remain in New Mexico
It saddens me to think that drive-in theaters are becoming a thing of the past in New Mexico and all across America. Generations got to experience these outdoor theaters at their peak, but eventually, their popularity declined and drive-ins began shutting down. Visiting a drive-in is something I think about...
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