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Biden campaign, Jan. 6 officers decry Trump use of ‘political violence’ in post of video
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign on Monday called on voters to disavow violence as a viable part of this year’s campaign cycle, including comments made by his Republican opponent and former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges and Biden-Harris Communications Director […] The post Biden campaign, Jan. 6 officers decry Trump use of ‘political violence’ in post of video appeared first on Source New Mexico.
For families that need the most help, child care costs are about to drop
For more than a decade, Erin Farias has watched the low-income families who send children to the day cares she runs navigate America’s broken child care system. Many of those parents had government assistance for school tuition, but half the time, Farias couldn’t count on them to make their co-payments. They were still too high. […] The post For families that need the most help, child care costs are about to drop appeared first on Source New Mexico.
A Front Range rail ballot measure in 2024? District board will decide this month.
A panel of state and local officials will decide later this month whether it’s full steam ahead on a 2024 ballot measure that would ask voters to fund a new passenger rail service along the Front Range with a small sales tax hike — or to hit the brakes and wait until 2026. The 17 […] The post A Front Range rail ballot measure in 2024? District board will decide this month. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Environment officials ask state authorities to look into Southern NM utility
New Mexico state agencies are taking a closer look at the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority at the request of environmental regulators. The state’s top environmental official penned a letter recently requesting the state’s top prosecutor and auditor investigate the southern New Mexico utility for “potential violations of consumer protection laws, and possible waste, fraud […] The post Environment officials ask state authorities to look into Southern NM utility appeared first on Source New Mexico.
First human case of bird flu in Texas detected after contact with infected dairy cattle
A person in Texas became ill with bird flu after contact with infected dairy cattle, state officials reported Monday. It’s the first human case of the highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza in Texas, and it’s the second recorded in the U.S., according to the health alert state officials issued. “The risk to the general […] The post First human case of bird flu in Texas detected after contact with infected dairy cattle appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Where did all the water go? New study explores water use in the Colorado River basin
The final 100 miles of the Colorado River is a shell of its former self — nearly 10 miles wide at the turn of the century, steamboats would transport carriages and early-model cars from Mexicali to San Luis in Mexico’s Baja California state. Jaguars, beavers, deer and coyotes roamed the fertile riparian ecosystem and farmers […] The post Where did all the water go? New study explores water use in the Colorado River basin appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Contraception access bills meet mixed support in states around the country
Abortion-related bills continue to be introduced and debated in legislatures across the country, especially in states where the procedure is already banned. It can be hard to monitor them all, so States Newsroom’s Reproductive Rights Today team tracks certain bills that could become law in their respective states in a biweekly legislative roundup. Depending on […] The post Contraception access bills meet mixed support in states around the country appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Disabled workers can be paid less than the minimum wage. Some states want to end that.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — High-fives, fist-bumps and hugs come with the ice cream at the Golden Scoop. Tucked into a shopping center in suburban Kansas City, the shop employs 15 people with developmental disabilities. While customers first come for the sweet treats, many are drawn in by the Golden Scoop’s mission and friendly environment. “It […] The post Disabled workers can be paid less than the minimum wage. Some states want to end that. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Failed GOP candidate accused of plotting to have co-defendants killed
A failed Republican candidate who’s accused of orchestrating a scheme to shoot at the homes of several elected Democratic officials now faces additional charges. In an indictment filed last week, federal prosecutors alleged that 40-year-old Solomon Peña tried to hire two people to kill witnesses in a case against him. A federal grand jury on Tuesday […] The post Failed GOP candidate accused of plotting to have co-defendants killed appeared first on Source New Mexico.
CT lawmakers want $100M for child care ‘trust fund’
A bipartisan group of Connecticut lawmakers wants to use state money to seed and sustain a trust fund designated solely to cover early childhood education. The proposal, House Bill 5002, would direct an initial $50 million in bond funding and up to $50 million more from the state’s projected budget surplus this fiscal year into the […] The post CT lawmakers want $100M for child care ‘trust fund’ appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Extreme heat drives up food prices. Just how bad will it get?
Sometimes climate change appears where you least expect it — like the grocery store. Food prices have climbed 25 percent over the past four years, and Americans have been shocked by the growing cost of staples like beef, sugar, and citrus. While many factors, like supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, have contributed to this […] The post Extreme heat drives up food prices. Just how bad will it get? appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Experts say the economy is getting better, but consumers don’t feel that way. Here’s why.
Americans are still worried about their financial stability even as their recession fears lessen. High prices at the grocery store and consumers’ memories of their pre-pandemic budgets may be playing a role. Here’s what financial and economic experts have to say about what last week’s economic indicators tell us about people’s perception of the economy. […] The post Experts say the economy is getting better, but consumers don’t feel that way. Here’s why. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Three months later, St. John’s College refusing to recognize student workers’ union
St. John’s College senior Alex Finch is a member of the school’s gardening club and the Student Workers Coalition, the undergraduate student workers union formed late last year. Many St. John’s students in Santa Fe may graduate before they get to enjoy the tomatoes planted by the gardening club. They may also not reap the […] The post Three months later, St. John’s College refusing to recognize student workers’ union appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM delegation gathers $198.6M in earmarks for local projects across the state
New Mexico’s congressional delegation secured $198.6 million in federal funding for 152 different projects across the state. The U.S. Senate passed the $1.2 trillion spending package on March 23 and President Joe Biden signed it later that day. The earmarks in that spending bill for New Mexico include funding for projects related to policing, firefighting, […] The post NM delegation gathers $198.6M in earmarks for local projects across the state appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Just 400 acres have burned on state, private land in 2024, but NM urges caution this fire season
More than 70 wildfire starts so far this year on state and private land have burned just 400 acres, the lowest acreage consumed by fire compared with the same period over the last three years. But that doesn’t mean residents should rest easy. “We’re getting lucky,” state Forestry spokesperson George Ducker told Source New Mexico […] The post Just 400 acres have burned on state, private land in 2024, but NM urges caution this fire season appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Want to enroll in a Long Covid clinical trial? This new project helps track them.
A new Long Covid project makes information about clinical trials more accessible to people who may want to participate in research while showing gaps in the current search for meaningful treatments. Patient-researcher Ezra Spier developed the new project, called Long Covid Studies. As of its launch on March 26, the site includes details of about 550 […] The post Want to enroll in a Long Covid clinical trial? This new project helps track them. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Ohio man sentenced for threatening to kill an Arizona election official
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that an Ohio man who sent death threats to Arizona election officials was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Joshua Russell, 46, of Bucyrus, Ohio, pleaded guilty in August 2023 after he was charged for leaving a series of voicemails threatening the life of an election official who […] The post Ohio man sentenced for threatening to kill an Arizona election official appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Court rulings stacking up in U.S. nuclear storage fight
Eyes are on the federal appeals courts as a slew of recent rulings are impacting the fervid fight over proposed nuclear storage facilities in the oil-rich Permian Basin, with another expected in the coming months. A recent court ruling highlighted the disagreements between federal interests that approved licenses to run these storage sites and the […] The post Court rulings stacking up in U.S. nuclear storage fight appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexico Medicaid to cover over-the-counter contraception and pregnancy tests
New Mexicans covered by Medicaid will now have free access to a new contraceptive pill, pregnancy tests and emergency contraception, according to an announcement by the Human Services Department. Earlier this month, the first oral contraceptive available in the U.S. without a prescription went on sale nationwide, after being approved by the FDA for use without prescription last year. […] The post New Mexico Medicaid to cover over-the-counter contraception and pregnancy tests appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Tennessee ‘chemtrail’ bill set for House circuit described as ‘nonsense’
Legislation designed to stop the potential release of climate-controlling chemicals into the atmosphere is scheduled to be considered in the House this week, a bill the Senate’s sponsor also relates to “chemtrails,” a conspiracy theory related to the lines of vapor coming from jet planes. One environmental lobbyist called the measure “nonsense,” even though it […] The post Tennessee ‘chemtrail’ bill set for House circuit described as ‘nonsense’ appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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