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Mescalero Apache members speak out on the impact of NM wildfires
The danger from the South Fork and Salt fires has declined across the region thanks to scattered storms and fire suppression. But the impacts will continue for some time. At the Mescalero Apache reservation there are two evacuation shelters, one at the Inn of the Mountain of the Gods resort and the other at their […] The post Mescalero Apache members speak out on the impact of NM wildfires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Delayed Supreme Court ruling makes Trump trial on 2020 charges unlikely before election
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to rule on whether presidents enjoy total criminal immunity, delaying one of the most consequential legal decisions in U.S. history and likely closing the door on former President Donald Trump facing his federal election interference trial before November. Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee who is entangled […] The post Delayed Supreme Court ruling makes Trump trial on 2020 charges unlikely before election appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. House Democrats push for federal gun reform following surgeon general advisory
WASHINGTON – Democratic U.S. House members pushed for legislative action to address gun violence Wednesday, the day after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared the issue a public health crisis. Murthy released a 40-page advisory Tuesday. It called gun violence the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, causing just over 4,600 deaths in […] The post U.S. House Democrats push for federal gun reform following surgeon general advisory appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM governor shares draft proposal for forced mental health treatment
More details are emerging about the changes to state law being proposed by New Mexico’s governor for a special legislative session planned in July. Two high-ranking members of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s staff discussed five legislative proposals with a panel of lawmakers from the House of Representative and the Senate on Wednesday afternoon. “What the […] The post NM governor shares draft proposal for forced mental health treatment appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Rainstorms over NM pose flood threats again in wildfire burn scars
New Mexicans in the northern and southern parts of the state scorched by recent wildfires remain at risk for potentially intense flash flooding from storms Wednesday and Thursday. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of the state beginning at noon Wednesday that could cause harm for people living in the burn scars of […] The post Rainstorms over NM pose flood threats again in wildfire burn scars appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Businesses open and Ruidoso takes another step to recovery from NM wildfires
There’s still a significant first responder presence in Ruidoso, with officials providing assistance, clean up and shelter as the South Fork and Salt Fires continue to smolder in the Lincoln National Forest. According to village officials, the extent of damages to utilities could take weeks to repair, but even so, businesses are opening up, with […] The post Businesses open and Ruidoso takes another step to recovery from NM wildfires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Undecided voters are the prize for both Biden and Trump in Thursday presidential debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will get a crucial opportunity to reach undecided voters and set the terms for the 2024 presidential campaign at Thursday night’s debate in Atlanta. Partisans on either side have already made up their minds about which candidate they’ll support. And with this year’s race serving as a […] The post Undecided voters are the prize for both Biden and Trump in Thursday presidential debate appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will pardon U.S. military veterans who were discharged or convicted under military law for consensual same-sex relations, the administration announced Wednesday. The White House could not provide an exact number of veterans who will be pardoned, but the administration estimates thousands were convicted over several decades and may be eligible. […] The post Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Rejoice! Biden administration immigration protections for families and Dreamers will change lives.
The Biden administration recently announced exciting news that will provide new protections to certain spouses of U.S. citizens and streamline access to work visas for recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The announcement comes on the heels of the 12th anniversary of the signing of DACA by President Obama (and Biden as vice-president). Here’s […] The post Rejoice! Biden administration immigration protections for families and Dreamers will change lives. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
At least 89 people reported ‘unaccounted for’ from NM wildfires
Update: Wednesday 26, 2024, 3:05 p.m. One person is unaccounted for following the South Fork and Salt fires and flooding. This is down from the 89 people reported Tuesday, according to a Village of Ruidoso spokesperson. A Village of Ruidoso spokesperson just told me they are down to one person still unaccounted for following the […] The post At least 89 people reported ‘unaccounted for’ from NM wildfires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
State offers to replace food and SNAP cards lost in South Fork, Salt fires
The New Mexico Human Services Department will replace lost food and Electronic Benefit Transfer cards for people impacted by the South Fork and Salt fires. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program – colloquially referred to as food stamps – which offers money for food to low-income families across the state. The […] The post State offers to replace food and SNAP cards lost in South Fork, Salt fires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM authorities dispel rumors of looting during the South Fork and Salt fires
As thousands of people go back to their homes in the Village of Ruidoso, authorities say they are clearing out neighborhoods where there has been significant damage from fires and floods where the public must wait to return. And contrary to some 911 callers and rumors, there have been no reports of looting, according to […] The post NM authorities dispel rumors of looting during the South Fork and Salt fires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM offers unemployment benefits for South Fork and Salt fires, flood losses
Otero County was added to the federal disaster declaration in the wake of the South Fork and Salt fires, according to an amendment filed Monday. This means that spending by Lincoln and Otero counties, along with the Mescalero Apache Tribe to address the fires and floods from last week will be eligible for assistance from […] The post NM offers unemployment benefits for South Fork and Salt fires, flood losses appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM joins three states to begin voluntary testing for bird flu in dairy farm milk tanks
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary pilot programs in the days ahead to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu — a move that’s aimed at making it easier for farmers to ship herds across state lines and for public health officials to […] The post NM joins three states to begin voluntary testing for bird flu in dairy farm milk tanks appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Pets, livestock among the thousands evacuated from Ruidoso wildfires
ROSWELL – As smoke from the South Fork and Salt fires rose in the sky above Lincoln County, Deanna and Blake Martin decided it was time to load up their llamas and head out of town. The couple live in the Alto area and had to evacuate with their two llamas, Caramel Latte and Macchiato. […] The post Pets, livestock among the thousands evacuated from Ruidoso wildfires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM officials distributing water to Las Vegas residents; non essential businesses closed
Rains over the weekend helped officials fighting two wildfires in Southern New Mexico. But they also brought flooding, especially in Northern New Mexico where the state’s biggest fire in history burned two years ago. Storms hitting the burn scar of the 2022 Calf Canyon/Hermit’s Peak Fire caused major flooding in Northern New Mexico and prompted […] The post NM officials distributing water to Las Vegas residents; non essential businesses closed appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick
WASHINGTON — Republican members of the U.S. Senate striving for a takeover of their chamber in the November elections have a wish list for what they’d like to see in Donald Trump’s running mate. A “little calmer” than Trump. Confident. Conservative. Military experience. Good relationships with senators. Ready to take over as chief executive if […] The post Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Researchers develop new predictive rule to decrease children’s risk when undergoing CT scans
A new diagnostic method can dramatically reduce the use of CT scans on pediatric patients, which reduces their risk of cancer later in life. The study came out of a three-year multi-site study that included researchers at the University of New Mexico. The study was published this month in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. It […] The post Researchers develop new predictive rule to decrease children’s risk when undergoing CT scans appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Smoke still visible, but Ruidoso fires not spreading anymore, analyst says
Drivers on highways near the South Fork and Salt fires can still observe smoke, but experts say the fire is unlikely to significantly spread over the next couple of days. Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 Fire Behavior Analyst Dan Pearson, told the community this news on Sunday, the day before people were allowed back […] The post Smoke still visible, but Ruidoso fires not spreading anymore, analyst says appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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