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One month before road rage law takes effect, Utah roads see two deaths in 24 hours
Utah saw two separate, fatal road rage incidents this week, the latest in what officials say is an increasing number of aggressive driving cases in the Beehive State. On Sunday, 38-year-old Michael Brown, of Eagle Mountain, was knocked unconscious in a fight in Lehi at about 1:40 p.m. Lehi police say he cut off and […] The post One month before road rage law takes effect, Utah roads see two deaths in 24 hours appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Macías wins Democratic primary for District Attorney in Doña Ana County
Fernando Macías, the former Doña Ana County manager who styled himself as a visionary and strong manager for a beleaguered office, won the Democratic nomination for district attorney Tuesday night. Macías’ victory spells the end of incumbent Gerald Byers’ term as 3rd Judicial District Attorney. Byers ran unsuccessfully to hold his seat, but was challenged by […] The post Macías wins Democratic primary for District Attorney in Doña Ana County appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Some NM legislative races still too close to call
Not all primary races last night are decided at this moment. The five closely watched races below include incumbents from both sides of the aisle that represent New Mexicans from across the state. There are some clear leaders in these races but the Associated Press has held off on making a call, so far. We […] The post Some NM legislative races still too close to call appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Democrats pick Cindy Nava for Senate District 9, as Audrey Trujillo takes GOP nod
As Tuesday night wound down, it remained unclear which Democratic primary candidate would face off against Republican Audrey Trujillo in November for the District 9 seat in the New Mexico Senate. By 12:47 a.m. Wednesday morning, Cindy Nava was the clear winner when the Associated Press announced she won the primary with 54.6% of voters’ […] The post Democrats pick Cindy Nava for Senate District 9, as Audrey Trujillo takes GOP nod appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Two district attorneys keep their seats after high-dollar races
Incumbent district attorneys in Santa Fe and Albuquerque kept their seats in the primary election Tuesday, amid a huge rash of spending and increased attention statewide on the races for chief prosecutor. Second Judicial District Attorney Sam Bregman, whose campaign was the biggest fundraiser among all primary elections statewide this year, won 56.3% of the […] The post Two district attorneys keep their seats after high-dollar races appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Riding the rails with New Mexico voters
Over the last eight years, I’ve spent many hours outside polling places from Albuquerque to Española begging voters for interviews. This time I tried something different. The day before New Mexico’s primary election I rode the Rail Runner from end to end, from Santa Fe to Belen to talk with voters along the way. It […] The post Riding the rails with New Mexico voters appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Anaya wins competitive four-way primary
For the first time in 27 years, District 18 has a new representative – for next year. Rep. Gail Chasey, who held the seat for nearly three decades, will still represent the district at the upcoming special session scheduled for July 18. But at 11:44 p.m. on Tuesday, the four-way race for the deeply blue […] The post Anaya wins competitive four-way primary appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Ivey-Soto loses, Rubio re-elected in first batch of called races from 2024 legislative primary
Hours after polls closed, at least seven closely watched state legislative primaries have clear winners, including four Senate seats. Four of the seven primary winners listed below have opponents in the General Election. Democratic state Sen. Daniel Ivey Soto (D-Albuquerque), a senator since 2013, was soundly defeated in his primary. Opponent Heather Berghmans had received […] The post Ivey-Soto loses, Rubio re-elected in first batch of called races from 2024 legislative primary appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Native advocate Angel Charley wins Senate District 30 Democratic primary
Native American advocate Angel Charley has beat out former state Senator Clemente Sanchez for Senate District 30 with about 64% of the vote, according to unofficial results. Redistricting played a key role in this race. The Republican incumbent, Joshua Sanchez, decided to run for District 29 instead, and some Native communities like Isleta Pueblo are […] The post Native advocate Angel Charley wins Senate District 30 Democratic primary appeared first on Source New Mexico.
With polls closed, more than 230,000 New Mexicans cast votes in primary election
By the time polls closed on Tuesday, more than 230,000 people had voted in New Mexico’s primary election. According to a 5 p.m. update by the New Mexico secretary of state, 85,583 New Mexicans voted on election day. That is in addition to the 119,966 ballots cast during the early voting period. At 5 p.m., […] The post With polls closed, more than 230,000 New Mexicans cast votes in primary election appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Executive order limiting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to be signed by Biden
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Tuesday that will allow him to partly suspend asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border when daily unauthorized crossings reach a threshold of 2,500 migrants. “We do expect the authority would be in effect immediately,” a senior administration official said on a Tuesday call with […] The post Executive order limiting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to be signed by Biden appeared first on Source New Mexico.
USDA aims to aid small farmers by barring pay deductions from poultry companies
WASHINGTON — A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would eliminate pay deductions for chicken producers, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday. Under the current poultry payment system, an incentive-based arrangement known within the industry as a tournament system, farmers who raise poultry earn a base payment from the companies that buy the product […] The post USDA aims to aid small farmers by barring pay deductions from poultry companies appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work on the virus as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during two presidencies. House Republicans who called the hearing grilled Fauci during the contentious three-hour session about the origins of […] The post Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins appeared first on Source New Mexico.
The primary election is today. More than one-third of legislative candidates have already won.
Not one of the 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives is a district in which both Democrats and Republicans fielded more than one candidate. It’s a similar story in the Senate, where three of 42 seats have more than one Democrat and more than one Republican competing in the primaries today. Those […] The post The primary election is today. More than one-third of legislative candidates have already won. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Over 117,000 New Mexicans vote early in the 2024 primaries
The last day of early voting was Saturday, and significantly more New Mexico voters got their ballots in before election day compared to the last statewide primary election. Kanji Tanka (Lakota Oyate) and his partner voted by absentee ballot last week. Tanka, who lives in Santa Fe, said his partner did a lot of research […] The post Over 117,000 New Mexicans vote early in the 2024 primaries appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Campaign money flows in two NM district attorney races
Primary elections for district attorneys for Albuquerque and Santa Fe are the state’s most expensive races, according to the May 30 campaign filings showing last-minute spending as early voting wraps up. The winners in both Democratic primaries will decide who holds the 4-year term in office, as Republicans did not field candidates in either race […] The post Campaign money flows in two NM district attorney races appeared first on Source New Mexico.
States are already collecting more abortion data. And HIPAA won’t always keep it private.
Years before the Dobbs decision, providers like Dr. Kylie Cooper were already uncomfortable with some of the reporting requirements for abortion procedures in states where they practiced. Cooper was a maternal-fetal medicine specialist for several years in Idaho before she reluctantly left the state in 2023 because of the near-total abortion ban that is now […] The post States are already collecting more abortion data. And HIPAA won’t always keep it private. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
WASHINGTON — With Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, the Biden administration is spotlighting commitments from over a dozen internet service providers to offer plans at $30 or less to low-income households through 2024. This comes as Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the short-term program had to […] The post Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Diné College, ASU collaborate on Navajo Law Program
Navajo students interested in studying the fundamentals of Navajo Nation law can now do so closer to home, as Diné College and Arizona State University are joining forces to offer a new Bachelor of Arts in Navajo Law. “We wanted to have a program that would meet students where they are,” said Stacy Leeds, dean […] The post Diné College, ASU collaborate on Navajo Law Program appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Free breakfast and lunch for kids available at Las Cruces Public Schools
School’s out, but the cafeterias will be open for the Las Cruces Public School summer meals program. After Friday, May 31, children are out for summer break, but meals – both hot and sack lunches – will be available at select schools. The summer meal program is free and open to children ages 1 to […] The post Free breakfast and lunch for kids available at Las Cruces Public Schools appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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