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ABQ Reads seeks more tutors as it boosts literacy efforts
Roundhouse

ABQ Reads, a literacy program in Albuquerque, distributed backpacks filled with supplies to kindergarten and first-grade students at Atrisco, Bel-Air, and Whittier elementary schools in December.


New Mexico Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of reproductive rights
Roundhouse

The New Mexico Supreme Court has delivered a unanimous decision in the case of State of New Mexico v. Board of County Commissioners for Lea County, affirming reproductive rights and constitutional principles.


New Mexico Business Coalition hosts pre-legislative bash in January
Roundhouse

The New Mexico Business Coalition is set to host the 2025 Pre-Legislative BASH (Business and Social Hour) on January 16, 2025, at Tomasita's Restaurant in Albuquerque.


New Mexico launches ad campaign to recruit abortion providers from Texas
Roundhouse

On August 5, 2024, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a $400,000 advertising campaign aimed at recruiting more abortion providers to the state.


Albuquerque mandates registration for vacant downtown properties
Roundhouse

City Council has passed an ordinance requiring property owners of vacant buildings in Downtown Albuquerque to register with the city and pay a fee starting July 1.


Abortions rise sharply in New Mexico after Roe v. Wade reversal
Roundhouse

Albuquerque, New Mexico - The Guttmacher Institute has released data showing a significant rise in out-of-state abortions in New Mexico following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.


Multistate regulators reach $20 million settlement with Bayview over data breach
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This week, the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division, along with financial regulatory agencies from 52 other U.S. jurisdictions, announced a coordinated action against Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates.


Meta announces changes following advocacy from Free Speech Coalition
Roundhouse

The Rio Grande Foundation (RGF), known for its focus on New Mexico tax and economic policies, has also been actively involved in advocating for online free speech.


Rail Runner sees slight increase in ridership post-pandemic
Roundhouse

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express has experienced a modest increase in ridership.


Abortion Free New Mexico leader: ' New Mexico has sadly become a hot spot for abortion tourism'
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Tara Shaver said, "Be it late term abortions, or now chemical abortions, the New Mexico abortion cartel is hell bent on promoting the most dangerous abortion practices upon unsuspecting women."


State Bar awards scholarships at annual attorney memorial presentation
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The State Bar of New Mexico's Senior Lawyers Division held its Eleventh Annual Attorney Memorial Scholarship Presentation and Reception on November 12, 2024.


UNM School of Law offers unique Washington D.C. semester program
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The University of New Mexico School of Law offers a program that allows selected students to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., where they can live, study, and work.


School of Law holds Halloween movie night with community participation
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The School of Law organized a Halloween movie night on October 24, 2024.


Kaufman discusses resilient energy economies at UNM lecture
Roundhouse

The University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge recently hosted Dr. Noah Kaufman for a lecture as part of its speaker series. Dr. Kaufman is the co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, which funds research projects to...


Natural resources law program plans future after leadership change
Roundhouse

The Natural Resources and Environmental Law (NREL) program is focused on preparing students to become leaders in environmental law.


Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and students at School of Law
Roundhouse

The 2024 Scholarship Donor and Recipient Luncheon took place at the School of Law on November 8, 2024.


Desirée Bernard becomes new director of Interfaith Power & Light NM-El Paso
Roundhouse

In a recent message, Desirée Bernard expressed her gratitude and excitement as she steps into the role of Executive Director for the New Mexico and El Paso chapter of Interfaith Power and Light (IPL).


ACLU launches campaign highlighting immigrant stories amid new Trump administration policies
Roundhouse

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has launched the "Letters to America" campaign as part of its Border Humanity Project.


Albuquerque City Council passes housing reform bill amid mixed community reactions
Roundhouse

The Albuquerque City Council convened for its first meeting of 2025, focusing on addressing the city's housing crisis.


American Indian Law Center committee receives award from New Mexico State Bar
Roundhouse

The State Bar of New Mexico held its Annual Awards Presentation during the Annual Meeting on October 25, 2024.