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A man has been charged with assault involving a dangerous weapon following an alleged stabbing incident outside a grocery store in Shiprock, New Mexico.

New Mexico allocates $5.4M for rural healthcare improvements

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that four rural health care organizations in New Mexico will receive a total of $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund.

NARF highlights efforts to protect Native American sacred places

Traditional knowledge, culture, health, and spirituality are deeply interconnected with Native American sacred places.

Touro College plans first dental school in New Mexico

Dr. David Katz, vice dean for Clinical Affairs at Touro College of Dental Medicine, addressed the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board on November 14.

RPAC-NM reports high success rate supporting candidates in New Mexico's general election

The 2024 General Election in New Mexico saw significant involvement from the REALTORS® Political Action Committee of New Mexico (RPAC-NM), which supported 100 candidates across the state.

New Mexico's child poverty ranking depends on measurement criteria

Does New Mexico have the highest child poverty rate in the United States?

Gina DeBlassie appointed interim health secretary following Patrick Allen's resignation

Patrick M. Allen, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, is stepping down from his role effective at the end of the day, as announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.

New Mexico's child poverty rank varies due to different census measures

An alternative measure from the U.S. Census Bureau ranks New Mexico as 17th in the nation for child poverty, which is above the national average.

New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board schedules virtual public meeting

The New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be conducted via audio and video conference.

Deadline extended for federal replacement of stolen SNAP benefits

Food assistance recipients who have experienced electronic theft of their benefits will be eligible for federal reimbursement until December 20, 2024.

Report highlights LANL's omission of infant exposure data in tritium venting proposal

By New Mexico Sun | Nov 19, 2024

The Native-led nonprofit organization Tewa Women United (TWU), based in Española, New Mexico, has released two independent scientific reports.

New Mexico proposes budget boost for senior care

By New Mexico Sun | Nov 19, 2024

The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has proposed a budget aimed at improving services for seniors and disabled adults in the state.

Native American voter impact questioned due to polling inaccuracies

By New Mexico Sun | Nov 19, 2024

Recent exit polls conducted by the National Election Pool and Edison Research have included data on Native voter preferences in the 2024 presidential election.

New Mexico welcomes fresh faces as legislature gains new members

With a significant number of state representatives and senators retiring this year, New Mexico anticipated many new faces in the Legislature for 2025.

New Mexico selects new legislative leaders after caucus meetings

Santa Fe New Mexican reported on November 17, 2024, that new legislative leaders have been selected following caucus meetings in Santa Fe.

Tribal leaders advocate at annual consultation on violence against women

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) recently participated in the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.

National Apprenticeship Week highlights benefits of registered job training programs

Registered apprenticeships are recognized as a leading model for job training programs, offering workers essential skills and pathways to well-paying jobs that can support families and uplift communities.

Tribal leaders address violence against women at annual consultation