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Arizona wants to mine uranium near the Grand Canyon. Tribal nations are fighting back.
Earlier this year, Arizona lawmakers sued the Biden administration over the newly created Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument — arguing that the establishment of national monuments should be state matters and calling the move a “land grab.” Now, the Hopi, Havasupai, and Navajo Nation, whose ancestral lands […] The post Arizona wants to mine uranium near the Grand Canyon. Tribal nations are fighting back. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Democratic lawmaker defends campaign spending
Democrat State Rep. Ambrose Castellano in interviews justified expensing a trip to Hawaii, new vehicle tires and restaurant tabs of more than $1,000 to his campaign as not only allowable but necessary to perform his legislative and political duties. Castellano’s defense comes in response to the campaign of his primary opponent, Anita Gonzales, promoting a […] The post Democratic lawmaker defends campaign spending appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham and other Western governors call on Congress to expand compensation for downwinders
A letter signed by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is garnering more support from several other Western governors calling on Congress to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, which would widen eligibility for people poisoned by radiation from Cold War era nuclear weapons testing and manufacturing, known as downwinders. Utah Gov. Spencer […] The post Lujan Grisham and other Western governors call on Congress to expand compensation for downwinders appeared first on Source New Mexico.
TikTok sues to block new U.S. law banning app if it is not sold
TikTok and its Chinese parent company on Tuesday challenged a recently enacted federal law banning the short-form video platform from the United States if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner. TikTok Inc., the U.S. company that operates the popular social media service, and ByteDance, its parent company founded by Chinese entrepreneurs, filed suit […] The post TikTok sues to block new U.S. law banning app if it is not sold appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels told a Manhattan jury Tuesday about meeting Donald Trump in a penthouse suite in 2006, where he told the actress not to worry about his wife and that she reminded him of his daughter shortly before they had sex. The testimony, reported by journalists in the courtroom, described […] The post Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Biden decries campus antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance speech
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Tuesday of rising antisemitism in the U.S. and said too many are forgetting the attack on Israel in October. During a Holocaust memorial speech at the U.S. Capitol, Biden stressed the importance of honoring the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, and the victims of Hamas’ […] The post Biden decries campus antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance speech appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Families seek answers during Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day event
Sunday marked the second anniversary for the National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person’s Awareness Day. The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department partnered with the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women to host an event for families to share their stories with officials – and bring attention to the ongoing crisis. Over 75 people attended the event […] The post Families seek answers during Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day event appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Pulitzer Board recognizes Alabama Reflector editor in commentary category
Brian Lyman, in his welcome column, launched States Newsroom’s Alabama outlet with these words: “The pain and promise of Alabama collide on Dexter Avenue, the heart of Montgomery.” The Alabama Reflector’s founding editor, he’d spent a lot of his 24-year journalism career as a reporter covering the state’s politics. And, he joked, he hadn’t penned […] The post Pulitzer Board recognizes Alabama Reflector editor in commentary category appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate
Lawmakers who oppose abortion often invoke their faith — many identify as Christian — while debating policy. The anti-abortion movement’s use of Christianity in arguments might create the impression that broad swaths of religious Americans don’t support abortion rights. But a recent report shows that Americans of various faiths and denominations believe abortion should be […] The post Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexico efforts to catalog lead water lines off to ‘slow start’ as federal money flows in
Millions in federal dollars are headed to 10 New Mexico communities to address lead and copper pipes in local water systems. State finance officials said other municipalities need to act soon and apply to receive what’s left of the $28.6 million New Mexico received in its portion of the $3 billion from the 2021 Bipartisan […] The post New Mexico efforts to catalog lead water lines off to ‘slow start’ as federal money flows in appeared first on Source New Mexico.
State regulators to consider ‘produced water’ reuse rule next week
One week ahead of hearings that could lead to new state regulation on the reuse of treated toxic wastewater from oil and gas operations, environmental and frontline groups are gathering in opposition. The New Mexico Environment Department’s Water Protection Division wants to set regulations on new ways water is reused after it mixes with waste. […] The post State regulators to consider ‘produced water’ reuse rule next week appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Early voting begins today for statewide primaries
County clerks’ offices across the state are open today for early voting for the June 4 primary elections. The ballot includes state lawmakers from across New Mexico competing for spots on the general election ballot. Voters will also see primary races for congressional, county and local seats including water commissions. Registered voters can study up […] The post Early voting begins today for statewide primaries appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Source New Mexico wins 10 awards at the SPJ Top of the Rockies contest
DENVER — Stories from the Land of Enchantment told by local journalists were highlighted among the top news articles last year in the region. On Saturday, the annual Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism competition honored 67 articles published in 2023 by nine news outlets from journalists across the state. Judges picked award-winners from […] The post Source New Mexico wins 10 awards at the SPJ Top of the Rockies contest appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM fire survivors raise concerns about smoke damage payments
Survivors of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire told federal and state officials at a town hall meeting late last week that they are concerned about how much compensation is going to repair smoke and ash damage while many in the burn scar are still struggling to get back on their feet. The Federal Emergency Management […] The post NM fire survivors raise concerns about smoke damage payments appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Pennsylvania has investigated more than a dozen UFO incidents in the past decade, records show
Mysterious lights following a motorist on a dark country road, a saucer-shaped craft hovering over a suburban subdivision, and a flaming orb falling into the woods are among phenomena Pennsylvania residents have reported to authorities, state records show. After the head of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) casually mentioned during a legislative hearing earlier […] The post Pennsylvania has investigated more than a dozen UFO incidents in the past decade, records show appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Jim Thorpe honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
One of the greatest athletes of all time, Jim Thorpe, racked up a number of achievements over the course of his career. Now, posthumously, the Sac and Fox Nation and Potawatomi citizen is being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom; the nation’s highest civilian honor. Recipients of the medal are “individuals who have made exemplary […] The post Jim Thorpe honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Source New Mexico.
UNM faculty imagine ‘more liberated futures’ at Gaza solidarity encampment
A portrait of prominent Palestinian professor and poet Dr. Refaat Alareer is one part of an altar at the center of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of New Mexico. An airstrike by Israel killed Alareer, his brother, sister and her four children on Dec. 7, 2023. On April 26, another bombing killed his […] The post UNM faculty imagine ‘more liberated futures’ at Gaza solidarity encampment appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Feds respond to recent report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis
Among Native American communities, people go missing and experience violence at disproportionately high rates. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna) – the first Native cabinet secretary – has been working to implement the Not Invisible Act, which she helped pass as a Congresswoman in 2019. A commission traveled round the country hearing testimony from survivors, advocates, law enforcement and […] The post Feds respond to recent report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Biden backs peaceful protest, denounces campus ‘chaos’ over Gaza
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden responded Thursday to weeks of protest on college campuses calling for a ceasefire in Gaza with a brief statement that the right to protest should be protected, but “not the right to cause chaos.” “We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence people or squash dissent,” Biden said from […] The post Biden backs peaceful protest, denounces campus ‘chaos’ over Gaza appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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