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Water, energy, conservation and more on the interim agenda for legislators
The interim Water and Natural Resources Committee met in Santa Fe on Tuesday to discuss a proposed schedule and list of topics to address before the legislature meets again for 60 days in 2025. Even with a shorter interim session and shorter meetings, members said there’s plenty of ground to cover with water issues, energy […] The post Water, energy, conservation and more on the interim agenda for legislators appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Conservative Democrat Castellano seeks three-peat against governor-backed Gonzales
Las Vegas-area state Rep. Ambrose Castellano (D-Serrafina) has defeated his challenger in this year’s District 70 Democratic primary election twice before, but by less than 100 votes both times. This round, the more progressive Anita Gonzales has the support of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham behind her. As a conservative Democrat, Castellano has broken with his party […] The post Conservative Democrat Castellano seeks three-peat against governor-backed Gonzales appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Albuquerque Public Schools awarded $6.9M for federal clean bus initiative
WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states with almost $1 billion to help them purchase clean school buses. The initiative, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program rebate […] The post Albuquerque Public Schools awarded $6.9M for federal clean bus initiative appeared first on Source New Mexico.
An obscure drug discount program stifles use of federal lifeline by rural hospitals
Facing ongoing concerns about rural hospital closures, Capitol Hill lawmakers have introduced a spate of proposals to fix a federal program created to keep lifesaving services in small towns nationwide. In Anamosa, Iowa — a town of fewer than 6,000 residents located more than 900 miles from the nation’s capital — rural hospital leader Eric […] The post An obscure drug discount program stifles use of federal lifeline by rural hospitals appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines
Stefani Goerlich, a certified sex therapist and social worker with a private practice in Detroit, sees several dozen clients a month, most of them from underserved and minority backgrounds. She speaks to them about sensitive matters such as gender-affirming care, and building trust takes time. Those hard-won relationships often are upended when clients move away […] The post Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Native American advocate is challenging former state senator for District 30 seat
Two Democratic candidates are vying for the District 30 State Senate seat in western New Mexico. With no Republican candidate running that means whoever wins during the primary election, will be the winner. Advocate Angel Charley is facing off against former State Senator Clemente Sanchez. Redistricting plays a key role in this race. The Republican incumbent […] The post Native American advocate is challenging former state senator for District 30 seat appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says
With some parts of the country already facing heat waves, the organization in charge of setting reliability standards for the American electric grid is warning that a scorching summer could lead to a shortage of power generation in some regions. The warning comes as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there’s a 99% chance […] The post New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Missouri residents affected by radiation exposure push Congress to extend benefits
WASHINGTON — A fund to compensate Americans sickened by exposure to atomic bomb tests, uranium mining and radioactive waste expires in just under 20 days, and activists and lawmakers are scrambling to keep the fund active and open to additional victims. A bill to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, often shortened to […] The post Missouri residents affected by radiation exposure push Congress to extend benefits appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Growing number of state officials failing to file personal finance disclosures
A significant and growing number of government officials in New Mexico are failing to submit paperwork disclosing their personal finances, despite a state law that opens them up to removal or lawsuits and a recent partnering of two state agencies that aimed to improve the law’s enforcement. According to a Source New Mexico review, one […] The post Growing number of state officials failing to file personal finance disclosures appeared first on Source New Mexico.
A bipartisan push to make air travel easier for new parents packing breast milk and formula
As the summer travel season approaches, new parents may be navigating airports with their babies — and the complexities of keeping them fed. Despite federal guidelines for airport agents laying out how to treat nursing moms, stories about problem encounters with security sometimes go viral. In 2023, actress and singer Keke Palmer said she was […] The post A bipartisan push to make air travel easier for new parents packing breast milk and formula appeared first on Source New Mexico.
On this Memorial Day weekend, a civic prayer for the living and the dead
By the Sunday before Memorial Day my father would already have the flowers set out on the family graves. He would have called the flowers “decorations,” because being an original Ozarker he knew the holiday by its old name. The relatives whose remains were held safe by these grassy plots had been gone for years, […] The post On this Memorial Day weekend, a civic prayer for the living and the dead appeared first on Source New Mexico.
State Ethics Commission sues Jeff Apodaca’s dark money operation
The State Ethics Commission on Friday sued a dark money group and its president, Jeff Apodaca, to force disclosure of the sources behind the money paying for political advertising in support of legislative candidates running in the June 4 primary election. The New Mexico Project registered as a domestic nonprofit corporation in New Mexico last fall, and has since […] The post State Ethics Commission sues Jeff Apodaca’s dark money operation appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Two NM wildfires exceed 1,000 acres, as forecasters warn of increased risk Memorial Day Weekend
Two wildfires in remote areas of New Mexico grew significantly in the last 24 hours, and dry, windy conditions across the state aren’t expected to let up anytime soon, according to the latest forecasts. The Blue 2 Fire about 10 miles northwest of Ruidoso was less than 50 acres yesterday morning but Friday morning has […] The post Two NM wildfires exceed 1,000 acres, as forecasters warn of increased risk Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexico to receive $18.9M in federal money for ‘forever chemical’ detection
Big check energy at the Roundhouse. National and state environmental officials celebrated a $18.9 million federal grant for most of New Mexico’s water systems to use over the next two years to detect “forever chemicals,” in the state’s drinking water. State officials say they hope to pull down a total of $47.2 million in the […] The post New Mexico to receive $18.9M in federal money for ‘forever chemical’ detection appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to advance a border security bill as both parties seek to hone their messages on immigration policy in the runup to November’s elections. The Senate bill failed to advance on a 43-50 procedural vote. The chamber already rejected the measure as part of a broader foreign aid package […] The post Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate appeared first on Source New Mexico.
As Memorial Day arrives, bill unveiled in Congress to assist Purple Heart recipients
WASHINGTON — When a Purple Heart recipient named Pat reached out to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray in November to inform her that he couldn’t transfer his GI bill benefits to his children, he wasn’t expecting congressional action to solve the problem. He simply just wanted to let the Washington state Democrat know, he told States […] The post As Memorial Day arrives, bill unveiled in Congress to assist Purple Heart recipients appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins
WASHINGTON — As Democrats continue to ramp up their push against the oil industry, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and others on Thursday called out big oil companies and their executives for high gas prices heading into the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. Republicans in turn have blamed President Joe Biden’s energy policies for high […] The post Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Senators throw support to embattled Ivey-Soto
Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto is running for a fourth term despite the state Democratic Party’s decision to censure and sever ties with him over sexual harassment and assault allegations, many of which were made by advocates of liberal causes. A spokesperson for the party confirmed last week the party has continued to bar Ivey-Soto from participating […] The post Senators throw support to embattled Ivey-Soto appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Department of Energy expands lung cancer screening for former lab workers
People who worked at the two major national laboratories in New Mexico will have more chances to get medical screening examinations for work-related diseases, federal officials announced. Those who worked for the U.S. Department of Energy at Los Alamos National Laboratory or Sandia National Laboratories and are at high risk of lung cancer can also […] The post Department of Energy expands lung cancer screening for former lab workers appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators will go on record next month with whether they support legislation from Democrats that would guarantee access to contraception — a right currently upheld by two Supreme Court cases, but one that has been singled out by a conservative justice. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, announced Wednesday […] The post Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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