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Four progressives vie to replace the longest-serving NM state rep
After 27 years in the state House, New Mexico Rep. Gail Chasey (D-Albuquerque) is retiring, and four Democratic candidates are vying for her Nob Hill-area District 18 seat in the primary election. All four say they’re big fans of Chasey and much of the legislation the Majority Floor Leader has championed. With the four progressives […] The post Four progressives vie to replace the longest-serving NM state rep appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
WASHINGTON — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same page about limiting presidential emergency powers, striking a bipartisan agreement that Congress should take steps this year to rework a decades-old law. The National Emergencies Act, approved during the 94th Congress, provides the president with powers they wouldn’t […] The post Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill
In their 942-page Farm Bill proposal released late last week, Republican House leaders did not include a provision that would preserve insurance for acequia associations facing lower crop yields amid multi-year drought. Keeping acequias eligible for the insurance, a provision touted by members of the New Mexico congressional delegation, is among many differences between the […] The post Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Former Democratic fundraiser takes on long-time incumbent for district 15 senate seat
Early voting in primary elections is already underway. One race set to be closely-contested is Albuquerque’s District 15’s Democratic state senate seat where Heather Berghmans is running against incumbent Daniel Ivey-Soto. Whoever wins the seat will be up against Republican Craig Degenhardt in the general election. Candidate Heather Berghmans is an Albuquerque native who spent […] The post Former Democratic fundraiser takes on long-time incumbent for district 15 senate seat appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Gun safety group, U.S. Senate architects of 2022 law call for stricter measures
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin and a coalition of medical officers advocated Tuesday for Congress to pass stronger gun safety laws. Congress should build on the 2022 gun control law following high-profile mass shootings, Durbin, Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy and about 80 members of OnCall4Kids, a group of doctors and healthcare professionals […] The post Gun safety group, U.S. Senate architects of 2022 law call for stricter measures appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Communities struggle to get connected, despite billions in broadband investment
By Arnolt Center staff Mitchell Lierman, Yanai Levy, Ryan Murphy, Stephen Prager and Tyler Spence. Luke Dwenger checks his assignments over the public Wi-Fi connection at the Greensburg Decatur County Public Library while his dad Todd waits with him in the parking lot. The library closed four hours ago, but the Dwengers’ internet is down […] The post Communities struggle to get connected, despite billions in broadband investment appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Bipartisan border bill likely doomed in approaching U.S. Senate vote
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats are pushing for a second attempt to pass a bipartisan border security bill that failed in February after Republicans walked away from the very deal they helped craft, and it’s likely to fail again when the Senate votes on the legislation Thursday. “So why are we bringing this bill up […] The post Bipartisan border bill likely doomed in approaching U.S. Senate vote appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Climate change might prompt more mosquitoes to move into New Mexico
Climate change is having an impact on where many creatures live, including mosquitoes. That’s according to a new study from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The pesky insects are likely to become more common in New Mexico, just like a lot of the rest of the continent. LANL Scientist Andrew Bartlow worked with a team to make […] The post Climate change might prompt more mosquitoes to move into New Mexico appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled
NEW YORK — New York state prosecutors rested their case against Donald Trump Monday after four days of testimony from their key witness, Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen, who says the former president was well aware of a hush money cover-up. The defense paints Cohen as a liar. The Manhattan criminal trial, the first ever […] The post Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Colorado brewers group to join craft beer scene in SE Asia with federal grant to boost exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday $300 million in funding for more than 60 groups seeking to diversify American agricultural exports. The post Colorado brewers group to join craft beer scene in SE Asia with federal grant to boost exports appeared first on Source New Mexico.
More than half of states sue to block Biden Title IX rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
WASHINGTON — Twenty-six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration over changes to Title IX aiming to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in schools. Less than a month after the U.S. Department of Education released its final rule seeking to protect against discrimination “based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics,” a […] The post More than half of states sue to block Biden Title IX rule protecting LGBTQ+ students appeared first on Source New Mexico.
How you can protect your community from wildfire smoke
Visits to hospital emergency rooms for asthma-related emergencies increased by 52% during the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire compared to the same time frame in 2021, state health officials said Monday. The New Mexico Department of Health reported the significant increase in the health risk from wildfire smoke in a Monday news release, which also […] The post How you can protect your community from wildfire smoke appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Nearly 800 New Mexico veterans see healthcare benefits expand under toxic exposure law
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to announce in New Hampshire on Tuesday that 1 million claims have been granted for benefits under the toxic exposure law that Congress approved less than two years ago, following the military’s use of open air burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq. The law, approved with broad bipartisan […] The post Nearly 800 New Mexico veterans see healthcare benefits expand under toxic exposure law appeared first on Source New Mexico.
As early voting expands, more than 27,000 New Mexicans cast their votes in primaries
May is basically early voting month in the lead-up to the 2024 primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 4. More sites statewide are open for voters to cast ballots early in the New Mexico primary elections, and will continue to be open until Saturday, June 1. Polls will reopen for Election Day from 7 a.m. […] The post As early voting expands, more than 27,000 New Mexicans cast their votes in primaries appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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