UPDATE: To The Candle story about claims of misuse of federal funds and intimidation of parents by Region 9 Executive Director.
On Saturday The Candle published a story (click here for link to that story) regarding allegations that Bryan…
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Did Region 9 Ed Coop abuse funds, personnel, and parent council at Ruidoso area Head Start?
The executive director of a regional agency established to provide education-related services to school districts…
Rick Miera is back. Will enter race for Lt. Governor.
As The Candle reported in late February, former Democratic House Majority Leader Rick Miera, a…
Roundhouse Melodrama: It’s about the Political Class, Not the People.
New Mexico’s political class – Soap opera stars, one and all! Come on folks, after…
PEW Charitable Trusts: NM has highest percentage of 25- to 54-year-olds without jobs.
As New Mexico’s governor and legislative leaders hurl accusations and insults at one another over a state budget…
NM to receive $4M federal grant to combat opioid crisis. Will that be enough?
Late Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced that New…
Beware of Red Herrings …Higher Minimum Wage Not Cause of Slow Job Growth in New Mexico.
Beware of Red Herrings … New Mexico’s economy is in dire straits. With the highest…
Same ole, same ole … State Budgets Ignore Health and Education Job Growth.
The good news: New Mexico grew Health and Education Jobs by 5,000 during the past year….
NCF of Laguna – 1st Native American org in nation certified to package USDA home loans.
Local lender becomes USDA RD loan application packager on NM Tribal Trust Lands. The New…
Battle of the Branches … Legislature Versus Governor Before State Supreme Court.
Battle of the Branches … Legislature asserts itself. Voting to begin the process of suing…
New Mexico: From #2 to #4, Nationally in Pedestrian Fatalities.
New Mexico: #4 in Pedestrian Fatalities. While New Mexico continues to rank in the top…
Dems Can Help NM Schools if They Stop Protecting Big Tobacco and Alcohol in Special Session.
As the old saying goes: Actions speak louder than words. Democratic members of the House…
“Gawwwleeeee. Surprise, surprise, surprise!” … Governor axes taxes.
“Gawwwleeeee. Surprise, surprise, surprise!” … Governor Martinez vetoed the Democrats’ proposals on the budget and…
Rural health care. A big (underfunded) problem in New Mexico.
It is no online it buying for many illnesses and diseases. Valtrex online provides a…
Governor firm on taxes, Special Session. The Candle Awaits House/Senate Leaders’ Response.
This morning The Candle contacted the Governor’s communication office regarding the status of her review…