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Duhigg's new career as 'cannabis attorney' raises questions about conflict of interest
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
New Mexico State Sen. Katy Duhigg (D-Albuquerque)—a sponsor of the Cannabis Regulation Act—recently formed a law firm specializing in the cannabis industry.
'The issue of masks, athletics and activities': As New Mexico fully reopens schools for in-person learning, students still required to mask up
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 9, 2021
As the state of New Mexico is within its first week of fully reopening, many conservatives are criticizing the state's handling of COVID-19 guidelines for children.
Forbes report: Solar energy could be 300 times more toxic to environment than nuclear energy
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 2, 2021
A June 21 Forbes article by Michael Shellenberger argues that solar energy is not as environmentally friendly as green energy supporters say and that it is more toxic to the environment than nuclear energy.
Martinez touts guaranteed basic income as a way to lift families in 'a positive and transformational way'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 27, 2021
Starting next month, some parents will start collecting child tax credits instead of waiting until the end of the year.
New legislation seeks to support 'our military installations and families who serve'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2021
Three bills signed into law recently by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will provide greater assistance to military families upon their deployment to New Mexico, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor.
After 'pulling out all the stops,' state is 60% vaccinated and poised to fully reopen
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2021
New Mexico is now less than a week away from lifting its COVID-19 mitigation measures for the first time in 16 months, according to CBS News, but only after successfully reaching the required 60% vaccination rate by offering $100 incentives to reluctant participants.
'A momentous time in history': RPNM praises Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 23, 2021
On Thursday, June 17, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Day was declared a federal holiday 38 years ago, according to CNET.
'Proud and humbled,' Stansbury sworn in to represent 1st Congressional District
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 23, 2021
Former New Mexico state Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) recently won the seat to serve as the U.S. Rep. for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District.
'This is how we make sure victims get justice': APD unveils new detective academy
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 22, 2021
To improve the city's law enforcement, the Albuquerque Police Department recently introduced a new detective academy that has already seen its first rounds of trainees.
State GOP argues that moratorium on oil-extraction 'will have a devastating impact'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 22, 2021
New Mexico's GOP is alarmed at the potential impacts that President Joe Biden's moratorium on federal land leasing for oil extraction could have on the state's economy.
State's Lottery Scholarship program 'will cover 100% of tuition for eligible students'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 22, 2021
The New Mexico Higher Education Department recently announced that the state’s Lottery Scholarship will now offer 100% tuition assistance to all qualifying students.
'Lockdowns kill' – Schmedes pushes for end to state's COVID-19 executive order
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2021
New Mexico Sen. Greg Schmedes (R-Tijeras) is calling on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham not to renew the state's emergency public-health executive order, claiming the state has achieved herd immunity from COVID-19.