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Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM
A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local sheriff’s office. The threat Thursday prompted a brief lockdown at the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office in Mora, according to a claims […] The post Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM appeared first on Source New Mexico.
7 Days: July 24, 2024
1. Gov. Lujan Grisham tells state legislators they should be “embarrassed” for ending session without considering her proposals. Lawmakers tell the governor whatever she says bounces off of them and sticks to her. 2. Sundance Festival considers Santa Fe for its 2027 relocation. Maybe the Guadalupe Street construction...
New Mexico Film Office Sets Film And Television Summit For September
EXCLUSIVE: The New Mexico Film Office announced on Tuesday that its upcoming Film and Television Summit, a day-long event packed with panels, networking opportunities, and career-boosting resources, will take place at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, NM on September 7.Jon Hamm To Star In & Exec-Produce QCode & Temple Hill Scripted Thriller Podcast 'Dungeon Masters' NMFO’s summit offers a deep dive into various aspects of the film and television industry, catering to both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Attendees can expect panel discussions led by industry experts that will cover the following topics, among others: • Navigating Film Incentives: Learn about the ins...
Federal court won't block New Mexico's 7-day waiting period on gun purchases amid litigation
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico can continue to enforce a new, seven-day waiting period on gun sales while a court challenge backed by the National Rifle Association moves forward. In a ruling Monday, Albuquerque-based U.S. District Court Judge James Browning denied the NRA’s request for a restraining order or injunction that would block the extended waiting period. Democratic state lawmakers enacted the restrictions earlier this year in hopes of ensuring more time for the completion of federal background checks on gun buyers. Only three states have longer waiting periods — California, Hawaii and Washington, along with the District of Columbia — that range up to 14 days, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Rhode Island also has a seven-day wait.
That Time A Dam Burst, Irradiating New Mexico & Arizona
Way more radioactive waste was released in this accident than at 3 Mile Island a few months prior. Not many know this though, despite an annual remembrance march. March 28, 1979, a meltdown at 3 Mile Island released tons of radioactive gasses and iodine into the atmosphere in what is considered the worst nuclear power accident in history.
Community Conversations: SISD interim superintendent discusses initiatives for school year
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In today's Community Conversations, Socorro Independent School District interim Superintendent Jim Vasquez joined the KFOX14 Morning News to talk about the upcoming school year. August 5 is the first day of school for Socorro ISD. Vasquez explained the initiatives the school district is bringing...
Preventable heat injuries and deaths rising in New Mexico
Heat and degraded air quality harming New Mexicans is projected to worsen in the coming years, as climate change fueled by burning and extracting fossil fuels cranks up the planet’s temperature. State lawmakers heard that message from panels of experts from government and outside groups in an interim Water and Natural Resources Committee meeting Monday […] The post Preventable heat injuries and deaths rising in New Mexico appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax credits
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico taxpayers who missed out on solar tax credits have another chance to get in on the program. This new supplemental funding aims to help people who were denied by the New Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program between 2020 and 2023 because the program had hit its financial cap. Taxpayers […]
Legislative Finance Committee reviews solutions to address crime in the state
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new FBI report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee takes a deep dive into the crime problems in New Mexico and gives recommendations on what police, courts, and prisons need to change. “New Mexico’s crime rates remain above the national average driven by high crime rates in Bernalillo County,” […]
New Mexico’s Safest Cities Are Close to El Paso
A new study on the safest cities in New Mexico ranked 24 cities (that met criteria) and found that, surprising, two of the towns in the top five were actually near the Sun City. The website Safewise just released their tenth annual safest cities report by using FBI crime statistics...
NM preschoolers discover purple carrots, plant organic veggies
Like kids everywhere, New Mexico preschoolers balk at eating fresh vegetables. But an educational project has found that with a creative nudge, they'll try just about anything - even purple carrots. Kids who start off eating processed foods are more likely to suffer health consequences, including obesity and juvenile diabetes....
U.S. House passes water bill with funding for Southern NM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging water bill on Monday, July 22 that includes funding for water projects in Southern New Mexico, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Office said. Vasquez, D-New Mexico, said the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act includes funding for infrastructure projects throughout the state, including Dona […]
School choice is taking root all across America, despite the teacher unions
The Rio Grande Foundation recently hosted Corey DeAngelis for a series of events in New Mexico. DeAngelis is one of the most prominent voices for private school choice in the nation, and at events located in Albuquerque and Alamogordo, he discussed the shortcomings of government-operated educational systems and the strategic methods of the left used to gain control of America’s schools.
New Mexico preserves Medicaid coverage for thousands of children
(The Center Square) - New Mexico will reinstate Medicaid coverage for about 21,000 children this month. The New Mexico Health Care Authority announced that it will give these children's families a second chance to renew their healthcare coverage, according to a press release from the department. “Keeping children covered was one of our biggest priorities as the Public Health Emergency ended,” Kari Armijo, Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Health...
Cookies dispensary to pay $350K as part of settlement with New Mexico Cannabis Control Division
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque dispensary Cookies reached a settlement with New Mexico’s Cannabis Control Division after being accused of violating the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act. As part of the settlement, the company will have to pay hefty fines. Blue Whale Enterprises Inc., which operates Cookies, signed off on the settlement agreement on July 16. The violations took place during […]
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