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Los Alamos National Laboratory receives cease and desist notice following allegations of COVID-19 vaccine-related workplace discrimination, labeling it 'not acceptable'
By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 1, 2021
Startling allegations of retaliation and discrimination against workers who have chosen not to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have come to light, prompting the public interest group New Mexico Stands Up! to come to the aide of “a large group of employees” that demand their employer to cease and desist.
Grisham & New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Block condemn Williams Stapleton following allegations of illegal activities: 'This is very disturbing behavior'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 1, 2021
New Mexican politicians recently responded to news that majority leader Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D-Bernalillo) was being investigated for racketeering, money laundering, and illegal payments, according to a report by the Pinon Post.
'Comparable to that of the seasonal flu': Suit filed against New Mexico governor's health order
By Steven Hughes | Aug 1, 2021
Businesses filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico governor’s emergency health order intended to curb the spread of COVID-19, comparing the virus to the seasonal flu.
Albuquerque Police Department continues to hire more officers
By Press Release | Jul 30, 2021
The Albuquerque Police Department continues to successfully recruit and hire officers to join the ranks as 6 new lateral transfers graduate today and 48 cadets become sworn officers in October.
'America is still America': Majority of Americans feel pride or patriotism when looking at flag, according to new poll
By John Kelly | Jul 29, 2021
The results of a poll show that most Americans feel pride or patriotism when thinking of the United States flag.
'Voters think Kamala Harris’ tenure as Vice President has been a disaster,' New COSA & Trafalgar poll shows little confidence in VP Harris
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 28, 2021
COSA president: Survey proves most voters view Harris' tenure as vice president as 'a disaster,' lack confidence in her leadership
Public invited to share Gold King Mine disaster restoration projects in 'significant first step'
By John Suayan | Jul 28, 2021
The New Mexico Office of the Natural Resources Trustee requests the public share their ideas to restore resources harmed by the 2015 Gold King Mine disaster.
'It’s dozens of state agencies' – Activist claims encrypted messages go beyond governor's staff
By Art Benavidez | Jul 27, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration is receiving criticism for using private-messaging apps on their government-issued cell phones, which allows them to delete messages or keep them private through encryption.
Lujan Grisham appoints 'fair, trustworthy' Zamora to New Mexico Supreme Court
By John Suayan | Jul 26, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has filled a vacancy on the state Supreme Court left by retired justice Barbara J. Vigil.
Yellen continues push for permanent child tax credit to 'do a huge amount to relieve child poverty;' critics fear inflation
By Karla Florez | Jul 26, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making efforts to permanently distribute child tax credit, NPR reports.
'Will it happen?' President of the Rio Grande Foundation pushes reform of New Mexico's gross receipts tax
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 25, 2021
The president of the Rio Grande Foundation is discussing what he calls a "long-overdue" reform for New Mexico's gross receipts tax.
Keller vetoes 2 cent gas tax because it's 'not the right time' for Albuquerque
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 25, 2021
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller says it's "not the right time" to impose a gas tax while residents recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Up and down the ballot': 5 seek GOP nomination to run for New Mexico governor's seat
By Trina Thomas | Jul 25, 2021
Five GOP dreamers are hoping to fill the Republican nominations for the 2022 race against incumbent Michelle Lujan Grisham as the governor of New Mexico.
NM Right to Life Committee: 'Life is precious and we don't have the right to take it'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 24, 2021
Earlier this year, the New Mexico Legislature pushed through a package of 70 new bills, one of which was the "aid-in-dying" bill that allows physicians to prescribe "life-ending medication" to people suffering from a terminal illness.
Grisham encourages other states to adopt New Green Deal clean car standards amid criticism of it as 'gas tax on the poor'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 23, 2021
New Mexico’s governor, Lujan Grisham, spoke at the 2021 Virtual State Environmental Protection meeting for the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) about the Green New Deal that her state has adopted, stating her wishes that other states embrace it too.
Gubernatorial candidate blames Grisham as New Mexico unemployment goes 'from bad to worse' with highest in US
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 22, 2021
The state of New Mexico has the highest unemployment rates in the country, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, coming in at 7.9%, much of which is related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Longtime CPA: Government spending 'has added to the problem,' fueling inflation concerns
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 21, 2021
Roger Nagel advises caution, saying sudden spending could be a costly mistake
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.
NMSSA president frustrated with recent gun legislation 'driven by partisan ideology'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 20, 2021
Although it can be argued that New Mexico meant well with its firearms-related legislation of recent years, advocates of responsible gun ownership say the efforts are doing more harm than good.
'The state will continue doing what it can': New Mexico to give aid to workers re-entering workforce
By John Kelly | Jul 16, 2021
The state of New Mexico plans return-to-work support payments for those who secure jobs over the next four weeks