Democrats Should Consider House GOP Leader’s Proposal to Reign in Governor’s Vetoes of Legislative Oversight Language
House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong Has Asked the New Mexico Legislative Council Members to Seek…
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NM Counties, Cities, Not Yet Among Those From Maine to California Suing Fire Truck Manufacturers For Costly, Unfair Schemes
Close to Twenty Counties and Cities Across U.S. Are Suing Fire Truck Manufacturers and a…
Inspections of Restaurants, Public Pools and Spas, and Liquid Waste Systems Suspended by NM Environment Dept.
“…Unfortunately, our current budget constraints mean that all agency travel, all routine field inspections of…
Colleague Claims NMED Secretary Jim Kenney is “Environmentalist Who Really Wants to be an Economic Developer”
Environment Secretary Jim Kenney Provides ‘White Glove Service’ to Energy and Data Industry “I mean,…
Governor Gave Her Staffers Early Raises of 5% to 20%, as She Limited Raises to Teachers and State Employees to 1%
Five Employees in Governor’s Office With Salaries North of $200,000 a year. Raises Ranging From…
DD Waiver Director Memo Points to Failure of Legislators to Fund Increases That Impact Direct Caregivers Pay
It appears there is going to be a lot of finger-pointing amongst state officials as…
More Handouts for Company Owned by Former Economic Secretary – Keyes Gets $143,388 From Her Old Agency’s New Boss
Second member of Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Cabinet provides more state money to the Governor’s former…
Former Secretary Keyes and Apaluma Added to a Second NMED Contract Valued at $977,354, and Promoted by Kenney
As reported by The Candle last week, internal state emails revealed that in early 2025,…
Suit Against Second New Mexico DD Waiver Provider For Misclassifying and Underpaying Employees
Attorneys Seek Class Action Status in Lawsuit Brought By Employees of Company Providing Care Under…
Former NM Economic Secretary Alicia Keyes Scores Big No-bid Deal Converting State Enviro Data for “Apaluma”
On April 10, 2025, Meta Hirschl and Todd Hochman met with New Mexico Environment Department…
As New Mexico Heats Up, Why Are NMED Leaders “Fiddling” Around on Heat Rules?
As the New Mexico Department of Health issues Heat Warnings this week, the state’s Environment…
Comment Period for DD and Med Fragile Waivers Ends March 30th – State Plans Only One Day to Review Comments
The New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) is seeking public comments…
After Seven Years of MLG’s Braggadocio, DD Waiver Clients and Families Need an Honest Governor Who Listens to Them
DD Waiver Community Has 42 Weeks to Educate New Mexico’s Next Governor, And Not Repeat…
State and Public School Employee Pay Raise Evaporates in Senate Committee to Cover Cost of Governor’s State Fair Deal
Almost one hundred thousand state employees, public school teachers, school support and transportation employees saw…
DD Waiver Community Should Ask Senate to Restore DDSD Funding to at Least the Executive Requested Amount
House Cut Developmental Disability Recommended Spending by $56 Million, While Seeking to Increase Corporate Welfare…