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New Mexico State Bar Foundation offers free legal webinars for elderly in May
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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is organizing two free virtual legal webinars in May.


State Sen. Block: 'We will need security at all voting centers to protect people and ensure they are not intimidated'
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Jay Block, the state senator for New Mexico District 12, has called for additional security measures at polling sites following an incident of vandalism at a voting center.


State Rep. Lord on federal gun case tied to judge’s family: 'Further investigation led to the seizure of four firearms'
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State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico's District 22 has brought attention to a federal gun case involving an undocumented Venezuelan national suspected of gang ties.


State Rep. Lord on voting center violence: 'What's with all of this out-of-control violent behavior'
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Stefani Lord, the state representative for New Mexico District 22, said violent actions targeting the Four Hills voting center in Albuquerque reflect an alarming escalation in political aggression.


Councillor Sanchez on police budget cuts and National Guard deployment: 'You're okay with losing $5.4 million in cut'
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Louie Sanchez, an Albuquerque city councillor, expressed concerns during a budget hearing regarding Police Chief Harold Medina's acceptance of a $5.4 million budget cut.


Police Chief on National Guard deployment without consultation: 'There is a separation of powers'
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Harold Medina, chief of the Albuquerque Police Department, said during a budget hearing that deploying the National Guard without full City Council consultation was justified by his operational authority and the separation of powers.


Rio Grande Foundation comments on governor's use of contingency fund
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New Mexico governors have access to a "contingency fund," which has been criticized for lacking oversight and clear usage limits.


Goodwill Industries celebrates new graduates from solar installer training program
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Goodwill Industries of New Mexico recently celebrated the graduation of a cohort from its solar installer training program.


AI not banned: New Mexico seeks solutions for rising housing costs
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New Mexico's housing market is facing significant challenges, with home prices and rent costs increasing sharply over recent years.


State Sen. Thornton on property rights: 'I will be reviving the Squatters Bill'
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Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico District 19, announced plans to reintroduce anti-squatting legislation following a neighbor's legal challenges in removing unlawful occupants.


State Sen. Thornton: 'NM’s southern border is closed for business to cartels & gangs'
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Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico District 19, said that federal action under President Donald Trump has curbed trafficking and improved border safety.


New Mexico Education Trust Board presents 529 Plan details to GACC Board
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On April 24, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors was briefed by Carolyn Fittipaldi, the marketing director of the New Mexico Education Trust Board.


NMANS launches new website to support non-public schools in New Mexico
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The New Mexico Association of Non-public Schools (NMANS) has announced the launch of its new website, www.nmans.org.


CVNM Action Fund endorses Haaland for New Mexico governor in 2026 election
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Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) Action Fund has endorsed Secretary Deb Haaland for the 2026 gubernatorial elections.


New Mexico oil and gas industry: Economic contributions and legislative challenges
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New Mexico Oil and Gas Association CEO Missi Currier recently addressed members of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the far-reaching impact of the oil and gas sector.


UNM Law School's 2025 commencement to feature Judge Shammara Henderson as keynote speaker
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law is set to hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17.


CVNM criticizes Trump Administration's environmental and civil rights policies
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The Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) has issued a statement reflecting on the actions taken by the Trump Administration, which they consider reckless and detrimental to various communities and institutions.


House challenges California's Clean Air Act waiver under CRA
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On April 30th and May 1st, 2025, the House of Representatives utilized the Congressional Review Act (CRA) of 1996 to disapprove California's Clean Air Act waiver, which allows the state to set its own vehicle emission standards.


State Rep. Block on impeachment effort: 'President Trump legally and properly deported a criminal illegal alien'
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John Block, a state representative for New Mexico's District 51, said that the removal of an MS-13 gang member by former President Donald Trump was lawful and he denounced representative Shri Thanedar for calling for Trump's impeachment.


State Rep. Block: 'Our tax dollars are going to leftist propaganda that trashes voter integrity measures'
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John Block, a state representative for New Mexico's District 51, expressed concerns over taxpayer-funded content from MTO, which he claims promotes partisan messaging against voter integrity measures and misleads the public about proposed election...