Four State Senators File Bill to Create a School of Public Health for New Mexico
Bill calls for appropriate of $75 million to jump start a change in the state's commitment to Public Health Four...
Month: January 2022
New Mexico Human Services to Launch New Web Portal More Responsive To Applicants
Press Release from the New Mexico Human Services Department New online unified portal launching this fall for access to New...
Both the Martinez and Lujan Grisham Administrations spent millions fighting Yazzie/Martinez education lawsuit
State should focus on reforming school system, not fighting lawsuit, education advocates say ALBUQUERQUE—While the state continues its delay with...
“There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we have the resources to get rid of it.”- MLK, Jr.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, while respectful and important, is less important than honoring his commitment to eliminating...
MLG Budget Recommends Increases in Hunger Initiative Funds Financing
The following press release was issued by the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2022...
More than 120 Federal Military Medical Personnel to Assist Hospitals in Six States, Including New Mexico
Earlier today, President Joseph Biden held a press briefing announcing major military deployments supporting hospitals in several states. And, as...
UNM Grad Alex Greenberg to Head Science and Technology at NM Economic Development
New Director at the New Mexico Economic Development Department's Office of Science and Technology. From a New Mexico economic Development...
NM AG Hector Balderas files $10.2 Million Settlement on Student Loan Debt Cancellation and Restitution Lawsuit
NM Settlement Amount is part of settlement for lawsuits brought by 39 State Attorneys General, valued at $1.85 Billion ($1.75...
California AG Announces $1.7 Billion Multi-state Settlement of Student Loan Lawsuit (Including NM?)
Breaking: This Morning The California AG Released a Statement on Major Multi-state Student Loan Lawsuit Settlement - The Candle is...
Governor’s Early Childhood Education Budget Features Innovation, Investment
ECECD Executive Budget Recommendation Builds on Early Successes of Department State Agency Press Release. Patrick Rodriguez - New Mexico Early...
Breaking: President to Announce additional federal medical team support for New Mexico and five other states
For the past several weeks, New Mexico has seen hospital staffing under a severe strain as the omicron coronavirus spreads....
A School of Public Health Can Transform New Mexico
(The following Guest editorial is written by New Mexico State Senate authors of legislation to be filed in the January...
Governor Lujan Grisham’s 3-year Performance Regarding Yazzie/Martinez is Both Reactionary and Institutionally Racist
MLG Administration's claim that it's addressing systemic racial disparities in education belie the facts. “Institutional racism results in data showing...
NM Voices For Children Promotes Amber Wallin to be New Executive Director
Amber Wallin Appointed to Lead Organization at Retirement of James Jimenez PRESS RELEASEJan. 5, 2022 ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The Board for Directors...
New Mexico outlines budget proposal for Environment Department
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham outlines budget proposal for New Mexico Environment Department FY23 budget creates Climate Change Bureau, ensures cannabis...
