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New Mexico State Bar Foundation offers free legal webinar for elderly
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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is organizing a free virtual legal webinar on January 14, starting at 11 a.m. Mountain Time.


Forum on advocating for water funding during New Mexico's legislative session
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Water issues in New Mexico will be the focus of an upcoming forum hosted by the Green Justice team at First Congregational UCC, in collaboration with IPL-New Mexico El Paso.


Santa Fe County Clerk joins national committee on election security
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Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark has been appointed to the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) Executive Committee.


Environmental Planning Commission approves Mesa Film Studios project
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At its meeting on December 19, the city's Environmental Planning Commission considered extensive testimony regarding the proposed Mesa Film Studios on the West Side.


MHA Nation defends voting rights act amid supreme court review
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The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, along with Native voters Cesar Alvarez and Lisa Deville, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.


MHA Nation defends voting rights act amid supreme court review
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The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, along with Native voters Cesar Alvarez and Lisa Deville, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.


Albuquerque Public Schools approves controversial right-sizing plan amid declining enrollment
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On December 18, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education approved a right-sizing plan that will result in the closure of Taft Middle School next year due to declining enrollment.


Spring Immersion Retreat offers insight into oil and gas impact
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The Spring Immersion Retreat Experience in Southeast New Mexico is scheduled for March 27-29.


NARF celebrates legal victories in 2024; thanks supporters
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As 2024 comes to a close, supporters of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) are being acknowledged for their contributions in advancing Native American rights.


LGBTQ group highlights achievements in New Mexico throughout 2024
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For the first time in over two decades, hundreds of LGBTQ individuals from across New Mexico gathered to discuss policy and movement values.


Churches embrace solar power as symbol and resource steward
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Bruce Hunn, a member of IPL-New Mexico El Paso’s Cool Congregations Committee, recently shared his thoughts on the role of solar power in supporting church missions.


President of Rio Grande Foundation: 'New Mexico children are doing worse than ever'
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Paul Gessing, president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, expressed concerns about the well-being of children in New Mexico, stating that there have been no significant improvements despite claims to the contrary.


Sierra Club urges national monument status for Caja del Rio
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Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich urged Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to designate the Caja del Rio landscape as a national monument.


Dispute arises over accuracy of child poverty rankings in New Mexico
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A recent opinion piece in the Santa Fe New Mexican challenges a statement made by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham regarding child poverty rankings.


NARF seeks support to advance Native rights into 2025
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As 2024 concludes, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is preparing for a significant year ahead in 2025.


Oil and natural gas industry's impact on New Mexico's economy
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The oil and natural gas industry plays a significant role in New Mexico's economy, providing energy resources and supporting various sectors.


Fidelity Scholars Program seeks application readers for upcoming review process
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The Fidelity Scholars Program is actively seeking individuals to assist in reviewing scholarship applications.


UNM partners with institute for youth legislative session in June
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) is collaborating with the National Hispanic Institute to organize the Dionisio “Dennis” Chavez New Mexico Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session.


Rep. Jenifer Jones: 'The border crisis has become so politically charged that many policymakers in Santa Fe neglect to consider the horrific human cost'
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Rep. Jenifer Jones (R-NM-32) has called for urgent legislative action to address the surge in migrant deaths near New Mexico’s southern border, describing the loss of life as a tragic consequence of inadequate border security. In a statement, Jones criticized the state’s progressive majority for failing to support Republican-led proposals to strengthen law enforcement resources and combat cartel activity.


Albuquerque City Council approves downtown revitalization plan through TIF funding
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Doug Majewski, chair of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group and CEO of Hartman + Majewski, testified in support of a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Downtown Albuquerque during a City...