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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights health care plans and economic development in recent posts
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her Twitter account between August 21-23, 2025 to spotlight initiatives supporting healthcare for families affected by substance use disorders, recognize small business milestones in Albuquerque, and announce...


Pre-Law Summer Institute hosts 26 Native students preparing for law school
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The American Indian Law Center (AILC) conducted the 2025 Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) at the School of Law, continuing a tradition that has lasted for 58 years.


Senator Michael Padilla highlights border investment and universal school meal legislation
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Senator Michael Padilla shared recent accomplishments via posts dated August 21-22, 2025.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports on juvenile sentencing and firearm incidents
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Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman issued several updates on August 22, 2025 regarding juvenile crime cases in Albuquerque.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports youth gun charge and murder conviction
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District Attorney Sam Bregman announced via Twitter on August 21-22, 2025 that a teenager was charged with bringing a gun to Albuquerque High School and that Alexander Ortiz was convicted for the January 2024 murder of Alianna Farfan.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights health care and tribal college funding concerns
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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several updates between August 20-22, 2025 addressing health care access issues for rural New Mexicans and proposed cuts to tribal college funding under federal legislation.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports multiple juveniles charged for guns at Albuquerque schools
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Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced on August 21, 2025 that three juveniles were charged with bringing firearms onto different Albuquerque high school campuses.


Rep. Dow: 'I am absolutely fed up with the continued failed policies at CYFD'
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Rebecca Dow, a representative in the New Mexico House, has criticized state leadership for allegedly ignoring repeated child fatalities under the oversight of the Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD).


Rep. Block: 'New Mexico’s broken medical malpractice laws are killing rural health care'
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John Block, a House representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns over rising malpractice insurance costs, which he claims are forcing rural hospitals to lose doctors and threatening access to care.


Rep. Block: 7-day firearm purchase waiting bill is ‘blatantly unconstitutional’
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John Block, a New Mexico state representative, has criticized the state's recently enacted seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases.


Sen. Block on D.C. crime rate: 'Remember, Democrats didn't want more law enforcement'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that Democrats opposed stronger policing and argued for the permanent establishment of federal crime-fighting assistance by repealing the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act.


Sen. Block on Ukraine: 'Putin admits he would never have invaded Ukraine if Trump was president'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the Ukraine invasion would not have occurred under former President Donald Trump.


New Mexico Child First director on child welfare crisis: 'The secretary doesn’t know how many children have died'
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Marilyn Beck, executive director of the New Mexico Child First Network, testified at a legislative committee hearing about six child maltreatment fatalities under the oversight of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).


School of Law faculty lead key sessions at State Bar of New Mexico annual meeting
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The State Bar of New Mexico held its 2025 Annual Meeting at Sandia Resort & Casino from July 31 to August 2.


Deb Haaland addresses threats to public radio and small businesses in recent tweets
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Deb Haaland addressed concerns about public radio funding cuts impacting rural New Mexico communities and highlighted tariff challenges facing local coffee roasters in posts dated August 20-21, 2025.


UNM School of Law professors receive state bar awards for advocacy and well-being
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Two professors from the University of New Mexico School of Law have been recognized by the State Bar of New Mexico with annual awards for their work in the legal community.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses hunger relief and housing initiatives in recent posts
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her X account on August 19-20, 2025 to discuss efforts against hunger and homelessness in New Mexico while urging support for foster care programs.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports sentencing and public safety updates
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District Attorney Sam Bregman shared news about major criminal justice developments via social media between August 19-20, including sentencing updates and community recognition events.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber seeks volunteer tutors for school-year literacy program
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The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for its Albuquerque Reads program, which provides literacy tutoring to kindergarten and first-grade students at three Title I elementary schools: Whittier, Atrisco, and Bel-Air.


ACLU and partners to address plans for large-scale detention center at Fort Bliss
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Local leaders and advocacy groups are set to hold a press conference in El Paso, Texas, on August 21 to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s plan to convert Fort Bliss into what would become the nation’s largest immigration detention...