New Mexico Democrats, Governor Would Change Focus on Water from a Life-Giving Element of Nature to a Commodity
If Governor Lujan Grisham and a handful of self-identified progressive Democrats have their way, Water…
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Substitute Measure for Oil and Gas Bill (HB 133) Would Leave Out Protections for Children.
It all started out with promising protections for children’s health and improved financial controls over…
Democrats Raked In Over $1 Million As They Deliberate the Governor’s ‘Produced Water’ and Hydrogen Grifts.
“When the Governor says it, that Doesn’t mean it’s true.” Democrats, especially progressive Democrats, jumped…
Exxon Mobil, Marathon Oil, and Permian Resources Recently Directed Over $230,000 to New Mexico Legislators – More than 75% to Democrats.
(The first in a series from The Candle: “Follow the Money, Food, and Beverages Satiating…
Governor Plays Santa, Giving $7,800 to $18,500 Pay Raises to Personal Staff – While Proposing 3% Raise for Teachers and Most State Employees
One staffer, former Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez got his holiday bump early, receiving his pay…
Guardians of Disabled and Elderly Unable to Gain Essential Worker Status from Lujan Grisham Administration During COVID Pandemic
“During the pandemic public health emergency, professional guardians repeatedly expressed deep concerns about their lack…
More Neglect of DD Waiver Clients. At the New Mexico Human Service and Health Agencies, “It’s Just a Mess All the Way Around.”
In the last several days scores of clients of the Developmental Disability Waiver programs found…
Why Didn’t DOH’s Allen and Acosta Come Clean to Legislators About Lawsuit Seeking Pay for Direct Service Providers?
Breaking News. On Wednesday, at a hearing of the New Mexico Legislative Health and Human…
Did New Mexico DOH Know DD Waiver Provider Is Being Sued In Class Action Federal Suit For Failing to Pay Overtime to Direct Caregivers?
When a group of Las Cruces area direct care workers at Quality Life Services, LLC…
As New Mexico Faces a Doctor Shortage “Perfect Storm,” UNM Pays Resident Physicians on Par with the Hourly Rate of McDonald’s Crew Members.
This is the first of several stories dealing with the collective failure of UNMH, the…
As New Mexico Hemorrhages Healthcare Workers – Younger Doctors and Other Professionals Are Hesitant to Stay.
This is an introduction to the first of several stories dealing with the collective failure…
Through Two Administrations, State Officials Received Reports of Abuse of Mary Melero. Had they Acted, She Likely Would Be Alive Today.
Why Did the New Mexico Adult Protective Services and the Division of Health Improvements, Wait…
The Unspoken Truth About Mary Melero’s Death: State Officials Really Don’t Care About People Like Her.
Governance is about making choices. In the matter of Mary Melero, New Mexico state government…
UPDATED STORY: New Mexico Loses Bid for Hydro Hub, As Many in Environment Community Breath a Bit Easier and Water Resources Likely Better Preserved
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the help of a decision of the Biden administration, environmental opponents…
Charles Sallee Chosen as New Director of NM Legislative Finance Committee
Charles Sallee was chosen to be the new director of the New Mexico Legislative Finance…