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What to expect from the Rio Grande SCOTUS oral arguments
Water law winds its way slowly through the U.S. legal system, and then often all at once. On Wednesday, justices will evaluate the arguments from officials in New Mexico, Texas and Colorado on a plan they have put together to resolve a decade-old court case about the Rio Grande, and weigh the federal government’s objections […] The post What to expect from the Rio Grande SCOTUS oral arguments appeared first on Source New Mexico.
A deep guide to people and terms in the Rio Grande SCOTUS case
Water policy is very often its own language. Add years of increasingly complex legal proceedings, and the result often feels like word salad. Here’s key terms, players and concepts that come up in the U.S. Supreme Court lawsuit between Texas and New Mexico over groundwater pumping and Rio Grande water. Words and terms highlighted are […] The post A deep guide to people and terms in the Rio Grande SCOTUS case appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds decisions barring Couy Griffin from ever holding elected office in NM
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday extinguished Couy Griffin’s last hope of ever holding elected office again in New Mexico. New Mexico’s courts in 2023 disqualified Griffin, a convicted Jan. 6 insurrectionist and former Otero County commissioner, from being an elected official under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment because Griffin had violated his oath […] The post U.S. Supreme Court upholds decisions barring Couy Griffin from ever holding elected office in NM appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New laws could stem high turnover among NM election officials
New Mexico has seen some of the highest turnover among local election administrators in the country in recent years, according to a new study. But new funding approved in this year’s legislative session could help stem the tide. Over 60% of New Mexico counties have lost at least one county clerk since 2020, with some […] The post New laws could stem high turnover among NM election officials appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Colorado College researchers document abuses at NM immigration detention centers
A new report documenting ongoing abuses at two federal immigration detention facilities in New Mexico concludes the facilities should close, and everyone inside should be released. Three undergraduate researchers from Colorado College published the report on March 13, detailing how two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers in Milan and Estancia — and immigration […] The post Colorado College researchers document abuses at NM immigration detention centers appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Will AZ lawmakers tighten regulations on sober living homes in the wake of massive fraud?
Nearly a year after Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a crackdown on a sprawling Medicaid fraud scheme that preyed on vulnerable Indigenous people across Arizona, state lawmakers are taking steps toward ensuring something similar can’t happen in the future. The ongoing struggle to manage the crisis caused by fraudulent sober living […] The post Will AZ lawmakers tighten regulations on sober living homes in the wake of massive fraud? appeared first on Source New Mexico.
SCOTUS to hear case alleging federal government bullied social media into censoring content
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday morning in a potentially landmark case involving the federal government’s efforts to encourage social media companies to remove misinformation from their platforms. The lawsuit was filed in 2022 by attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana. It alleges the federal government colluded with social media companies such as […] The post SCOTUS to hear case alleging federal government bullied social media into censoring content appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New dashboard from the governor tracks Biden administration dollars in New Mexico
The office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has released an online tool the public can use to track how Biden administration dollars are being spent across the state. Its launch coincides with President Joe Biden securing his party’s nomination as the governor campaigns for his reelection. The New Mexico Federal Funding Dashboard tracks over $6.8 billion of investments from […] The post New dashboard from the governor tracks Biden administration dollars in New Mexico appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM AG agrees with law firms’ argument seeking more funds for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims
The New Mexico attorney general has issued a formal, but nonbinding, opinion that lawyers say will buttress their ongoing federal lawsuits stemming from the biggest wildfire in state history. The March 7 opinion agrees with a main legal argument in several lawsuits on behalf of fire victims seeking so-called “noneconomic damages” from a nearly $4 […] The post NM AG agrees with law firms’ argument seeking more funds for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Arizona leaders misled public about scope of Medicaid fraud crisis
In the 10 months since Arizona officials announced an investigation into massive Medicaid billing fraud, they’ve maintained the abuse was mostly limited to a small share of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System: behavioral health providers that exploited the agency’s fee-for-service plans. But the agency acknowledged this week that fraud also spread into its […] The post Arizona leaders misled public about scope of Medicaid fraud crisis appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Dakota Access Pipeline protest trial ends, ruling still months out
There was no answer to the $38 million question as a four-week trial over the cost of Dakota Access Pipeline protests ended Thursday. No closing arguments were presented. A ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Dan Traynor is still months away, and will follow additional summary documents from attorneys. Attorneys for North Dakota argue the […] The post Dakota Access Pipeline protest trial ends, ruling still months out appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Schumer levels heavy criticism at Israel on U.S. Senate floor, calls for elections there
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged an overhaul of both Israeli and Palestinian Authority leadership and said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “has lost his way,” in strong and lengthy comments delivered on the U.S. Senate floor Thursday morning. The New York Democrat — the highest-ranking Jewish member in Congress — called for […] The post Schumer levels heavy criticism at Israel on U.S. Senate floor, calls for elections there appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Biden says it’s ‘vital’ for U.S. Steel to remain owned and operated by Americans
U.S. Steel should remain a domestically owned and operated company, President Joe Biden said Thursday, implicitly rejecting an attempt by the Japanese company Nippon Steel to buy the iconic U.S. manufacturer. Biden issued a brief written statement Thursday morning that did not name Nippon, which announced a deal in December to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel. […] The post Biden says it’s ‘vital’ for U.S. Steel to remain owned and operated by Americans appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Ransomware attack hamstrings three District Attorneys’ offices in NM
A ransomware attack impacted three local prosecutors’ offices around New Mexico earlier this week. Wednesday morning, someone ran ransomware on servers in four offices connected to the Administrative Office of the District Attorneys (AODA), including the server for the network prosecutors and public defenders use to share court records called the consolidated statewide case management […] The post Ransomware attack hamstrings three District Attorneys’ offices in NM appeared first on Source New Mexico.
PRC denies application for Rio Rancho liquified natural gas facility
In a unanimous vote Thursday, New Mexico utility regulators denied a permit for a proposed liquified natural gas storage facility in Rio Rancho. Public regulation commissioners said the projected $180 million price tag outweighed the potential benefits. “It just doesn’t seem to me that the costs justify the benefits that you get from the project,” […] The post PRC denies application for Rio Rancho liquified natural gas facility appeared first on Source New Mexico.
AI disinformation, threats to poll workers top U.S. Senate panel list of election worries
WASHINGTON — Senators on the U.S. Senate Rules Committee expressed concerns Tuesday that poll workers may need protection and that artificial intelligence could interfere in the fall elections. Leading members of the committee said AI has already been used to promote disinformation that has interfered with elections, while elections workers have for years experienced intimidation. […] The post AI disinformation, threats to poll workers top U.S. Senate panel list of election worries appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. House votes to ban TikTok unless it is sold by China-controlled parent
WASHINGTON — Citing major national security concerns, the U.S. House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill that effectively bans TikTok unless the company splits from its Chinese owner ByteDance. The 352-65 vote occurred just a week after lawmakers introduced the bipartisan proposal and days after the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously advanced […] The post U.S. House votes to ban TikTok unless it is sold by China-controlled parent appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Elephant Butte Irrigation District to start irrigation season June 1
The southern New Mexico irrigation season will start in June in Sierra and Doña Ana counties, the Elephant Butte Irrigation District board of directors voted unanimously on Wednesday. The district will start diverting water for irrigation on June 1 and the season is expected to last about 80 days. The allotment of 12 inches was […] The post Elephant Butte Irrigation District to start irrigation season June 1 appeared first on Source New Mexico.
After two months of primaries and caucuses, Biden, Trump clinch their nominations
The rematch is set. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ nominations for president by winning state primaries Tuesday, setting up the same choice voters saw in the 2020 election. Both candidates are unpopular with the general electorate, but neither faced serious hurdles to their nominations in the states that have […] The post After two months of primaries and caucuses, Biden, Trump clinch their nominations appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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