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Two people dead, several rescued at senior living center and hospital from southeastern wildfires
Update: This story has been updated to reflect the latest reported death of an individual. As of 4:55 p.m. on June 19, two people have died as a result of the fires, according to New Mexico State Police. Update: The maps in this story have been updated to reflect the latest acreage totals and perimeters […] The post Two people dead, several rescued at senior living center and hospital from southeastern wildfires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Two people dead, several rescued at senior living center and hospital from southeastern wildfires
Update: This story has been updated to reflect the latest reported death of an individual. As of 4:55 p.m. on June 19, two people have died as a result of the fires, according to New Mexico State Police. Update: The maps in this story have been updated to reflect the latest acreage totals and perimeters […] The post Two people dead, several rescued at senior living center and hospital from southeastern wildfires appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Searching for friends and family in the South Fork or Salt fires? Find and leave messages here.
As people evacuate from the South Fork and Salt fires, Source New Mexico is working with KUNM and other news outlets to help people connect with loved ones and friends. We set up a Google Voice number and Speak Pipe for you to record messages for people you are searching for or to let friends […] The post Searching for friends and family in the South Fork or Salt fires? Find and leave messages here. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts blocked a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would ban bump stocks following a Supreme Court decision that repealed a Trump-era rule against using the gun accessory. Ricketts, a Nebraska Republican, objected to New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich’s request that the chamber approve his bill — cosponsored by Nevada Democratic […] The post After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. House ethics panel adds allegations to Matt Gaetz investigation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Ethics Committee released a statement Tuesday saying it has “identified additional allegations that merit review” based on its investigation of prior allegations that Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz had inappropriate sexual relationships and violated rules by accepting gifts. The committee is investigating allegations that Gaetz may have “engaged in […] The post U.S. House ethics panel adds allegations to Matt Gaetz investigation appeared first on Source New Mexico.
South Fork Fire reaches about 15,200 acres, advances on Village of Ruidoso
Update June 18 at 3:45 p.m. This story and headline has been updated with a new map and new acreage numbers provided by the National Interagency Fire Center. The South Fork Fire in southeastern New Mexico has covered an area nearing 24 square miles, according to the latest estimates, causing frenzied evacuations of the picturesque […] The post South Fork Fire reaches about 15,200 acres, advances on Village of Ruidoso appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Study: 95% of deaths in ICE detention between 2017-2021 could have been prevented
If not for systemic failures in medical and mental health care, almost all of the people who died in immigration detention in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021 could still be alive today, according to a report. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported 53 people died in its custody between January 1, 2017 […] The post Study: 95% of deaths in ICE detention between 2017-2021 could have been prevented appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Feds try to skirt responsibility in lawsuit for people who died after state’s biggest wildfire
Despite the federal government’s repeated apologies and promises to “fully compensate” victims for the biggest wildfire in state history, its attorneys are seeking to kill a lawsuit filed on behalf of three people who died in post-fire flooding. The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burned more than 530 square miles and destroyed several hundred homes. It […] The post Feds try to skirt responsibility in lawsuit for people who died after state’s biggest wildfire appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Venezuelan asylum seekers placed in solitary in retaliation for hunger strike, attorneys say
Five Venezuelan men being held in immigration detention in southern New Mexico say they were part of a group of asylum seekers put in solitary confinement after staging a hunger strike against the U.S. policy to send them to Mexico, where the men say they will face violence if they return. Immigration attorneys are asking […] The post Venezuelan asylum seekers placed in solitary in retaliation for hunger strike, attorneys say appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Tuesday will announce deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of […] The post Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Lack of both healthcare workers and infrastructure hurting New Mexicans’ access to medical care
Despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent by the state legislature, many New Mexico counties still face shortages in healthcare workers and placements for them to practice. According to a recent Legislative Finance Committee report presented to state lawmakers this week, healthcare workers were the top occupational need of 28 New Mexico counties in 2023. […] The post Lack of both healthcare workers and infrastructure hurting New Mexicans’ access to medical care appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Heinrich introduces a bill to help tribes better manage buffalo herds
Buffalos have long played a significant role for many Native American tribes. They have provided clothing, food, shelter and much more. Sen. Martin Heinrich has introduced bipartisan legislation to create a permanent buffalo program that would help tribes manage current and future herds. The Indian Buffalo Management Act would provide consistent funding for tribal organizations that have established […] The post Heinrich introduces a bill to help tribes better manage buffalo herds appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Native Voting Hour program seeks to inform, encourage Indigenous peoples to vote
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office is working to reach Native voters across the state with Native Voting Hour, a way to hear from voters within Indigenous communities directly as well as provide them with information about their voting rights. Native Voting Hour is a monthly virtual meeting series held on Zoom on the last […] The post Native Voting Hour program seeks to inform, encourage Indigenous peoples to vote appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Industry, clean power groups breathe a sigh of relief as Senate approves energy regulators
Three nominees by President Joe Biden to serve on the nation’s top energy regulatory panel, which had risked losing a quorum, were approved this week by the U.S. Senate. The vote to approve the new members — two Democrats and a Republican — for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was cheered by industry, renewable power […] The post Industry, clean power groups breathe a sigh of relief as Senate approves energy regulators appeared first on Source New Mexico.
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
WASHINGTON — The federal government has sought to bolster election security for years through a popular grant program, but the wildly fluctuating funding levels have made it difficult for state officials to plan their budgets and their projects. Rising misinformation and disinformation about elections, often fueled by conspiracy theories, as well as threats against election […] The post States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Defense package heads to Senate sans RECA
The $883.7 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) heads to the U.S. Senate without expanding a program to compensate people for radiation exposure by the federal government. The package for fiscal year 2025 narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives along mostly partisan lines at 217-199 after introductions of right-wing amendments barring spending on issues […] The post Defense package heads to Senate sans RECA appeared first on Source New Mexico.
DOJ report: Phoenix police engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination
In a scathing report released following a three-year investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice accused the Phoenix Police Department of violating the civil and constitutional rights of the people it polices, and of using excessive and illegal force. The 126-page report, released Thursday, analyzed police data from 2016 to 2022, with additional data from 2024. […] The post DOJ report: Phoenix police engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP
WASHINGTON — In his first visit to Capitol Hill since leaving office in January 2021, former President Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, mapped campaign strategy with GOP lawmakers and projected party unity ahead of the November elections. Trump said the meetings brought “great unity.” Surrounded by Republican senators who were smiling and applauding him […] The post Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP appeared first on Source New Mexico.
More than 14,000 Texans came to New Mexico for an abortion in 2023, report says
Patients coming here from Texas received about 70% of an estimated 21,000 abortions provided in New Mexico in 2023, according to a study released Thursday. The Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive health advocacy and research organization, estimates that 14,200 patients traveled to New Mexico from Texas for abortion care in 2023, the first full year since […] The post More than 14,000 Texans came to New Mexico for an abortion in 2023, report says appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexico a leader in chronic absenteeism in public schools according to state reports
Public school students in New Mexico experienced the highest increase in chronic absenteeism between 2019 and 2023 in the country, according to a recent Legislative Finance Committee report. State lawmakers were clued in on student attendance this week by LFC analysts and New Mexico Public Education Department representatives. The major takeaway: New Mexico saw a […] The post New Mexico a leader in chronic absenteeism in public schools according to state reports appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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