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Stansbury supports Dream and Promise Act for a 'pathway to citizenship'

Newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) is pushing for the U.S. Senate to approve House Resolution 6 (HR 6), also known as The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021.


Martinez touts guaranteed basic income as a way to lift families in 'a positive and transformational way'

Starting next month, some parents will start collecting child tax credits instead of waiting until the end of the year.


State is 'investing in New Mexico children, students with need' through $15 million Family Income Index

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced that the Family Income Index will increase funding for schools and children in high-poverty areas of the state in an effort to counteract the negative impacts of poverty on academic performance.


From Albuquerque to the wild, open spaces, 'highest risk for dangerous fires' has residents on edge

State officials are cautioning residents across New Mexico about dangerously hot and dry conditions that have already resulted in numerous fires, reminding everyone to be extra cautious as we approach the Fourth of July holiday.


New legislation seeks to support 'our military installations and families who serve'

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

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.


U.S. issues travel warnings to Mexico

In their June 8, 2021, Mexico Travel Advisory, the U.S. Department of State, at travel.state.gov, warns citizens about travel to Mexico.


Enterprise fined $200,000 for 'not following protocol' after Oxy Sand Dunes fire

N​​​​​ew Mexico fined energy producer Enterprise Field Services LLC $204,300 for failing to report a leak


'A momentous time in history': RPNM praises Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

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.


GOP calls for action at the border: 'The Biden Border Crisis is only getting worse'

The growing border crisis is creating increased tensions along New Mexico's Southern borders with a rise in crimes such as human trafficking.


'Proud and humbled,' Stansbury sworn in to represent 1st Congressional District

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.


Grisham supports prohibition of fireworks sales due to drought conditions

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently issued an executive order recommending that counties and cities consider prohibiting retail fireworks sales in the state until drought conditions improve, according to a press release from the governor's office.


Thomas O. Dewitt

Thomas O. Dewitt - October 10th, 1947 - June 10th, 2021


Margaret Rose Vail

Margaret Rose Vail - May 17th, 1925 - June 10th, 2021


Theresa "Terry" Sandoval

Theresa "Terry" Sandoval - September 14th, 1952 - June 11th, 2021


Consuelo Lujan

Consuelo Lujan - February 26th, 1951 - June 12th, 2021


Patricia Erazo Penn

Patricia Erazo Penn - December 4th, 1946 - June 12th, 2021


Beatrice Joanne Curran

Beatrice Joanne Curran - May 26th, 1936 - June 15th, 2021


Estella Rodriguez

Estella Rodriguez - February 22nd, 1956 - June 16th, 2021


Travis M. Coburn, Jr.

Travis M. Coburn, Jr. - February 22nd, 1944 - June 17th, 2021