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'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.
Grisham supports prohibition of fireworks sales due to drought conditions
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 23, 2021
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.
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.
Duhigg lauds measure to raise student pay: Wages 'should not be defined by age of employee'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 21, 2021
The New Mexico Senate enacted legislation earlier this year that would eliminate a provision in the state's minimum wage law that required high school students to be paid less per hour than adult employees, according to a report by Bloomberg Tax.
Duhigg: New Mexico 'investing in its people' with increased spending in state budget
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 21, 2021
New Mexico will spend more money on public education, early childhood services, plus business subsidies and incentives starting next month thanks to a $7.4 billion budget signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this month.
Report: New Mexico spent $250 million on improper unemployment benefits during pandemic
By David Beasley | Jun 21, 2021
As unemployment claims soared during the COVID-19 pandemic and New Mexico struggled to meet the rising demand, the state paid out millions of dollars in fraudulent claims, according to a recent report by the Program Evaluation Unit of the state's Legislative Finance Committee.
Sen. Luján: New Mexico tech bill will ‘bolster innovation and create good-paying jobs’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jun 21, 2021
Sen. Ben Ray Luján is supporting a technology investment bill that would include $17 billion for the Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico.
Stansbury's special election win 'sent a clear message,' according to New Mexico Democratic party chair
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 16, 2021
Democratic state Rep. Melanie Stansbury recently won a special congressional election to fill a seat left vacant following Deb Haaland's appointment as President Joe Biden's interior secretary, according to an NBC news report.
Albuquerque takes 'big step forward' by investing $7 million on lighting, walkways in Wells Park
By John Kelly | Jun 16, 2021
Mayor Tim Keller stated in a recent tweet that Albuquerque is striving to create well-lit streets in the Wells Park neighborhood.
'How blue it's become': Professor notes that New Mexico's 1st District a microcosm of America
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 7, 2021
The special election to fill a vacant New Mexico congressional seat may offer a glimpse into America’s political future.
Political science professor notes Stansbury’s big win provides clear sign of Democratic control
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 4, 2021
A special election for a New Mexico congressional seat showed the district, and the state, are turning a brighter shade of blue, according to a political science professor.
Professor: Stansbury's win in special election shows blue district getting bluer
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 2, 2021
State Rep. Melanie Stansbury expands margin of victory from 2020 congressional contest to claim 1st District seat
Ex-Las Vegas mayor found guilty of abusing 'position and power'
By Christina Heath | May 27, 2021
Former Las Vegas, N.M., Mayor Tonita Gurule-Giron has been found of guilty on two charges in a corruption trial.
New Mexico legislative probe finds Department of Workforce Services overpaid $250 million
By T.H. Lawrence | May 21, 2021
As unemployment numbers reached unexpected heights in 2020, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions was unable to deal with the demand. Because of that, an estimated $250 million in overpayments were made, according to an investigation by a state legislative group, including $133 million in money paid to fraudulent claims.
McCamley tweets that threats led to resignation of director of workforce solutions position
By T.H. Lawrence | May 21, 2021
Bill McCamley said he felt he and his family were in danger, so he quit job and plans to leave state