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Flash Story

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response

DDSD Services in Jeopardy From Sloppy Transition of Turquoise Claims System

DDSD Services in Jeopardy From Sloppy Transition of Turquoise Claims System

At Recent WQCC Meetings, NMED Did Not Disclose Its AI Data Contracts Involving Project Jupiter Consultant and Lobbyists

At Recent WQCC Meetings, NMED Did Not Disclose Its AI Data Contracts Involving Project Jupiter Consultant and Lobbyists

New Mexico Clears Path for More Clean Energy Financing

New Mexico Clears Path for More Clean Energy Financing

Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Scope of Exceptions in Public Records Law

Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Scope of Exceptions in Public Records Law

Law Students Serving 10-week Judicial Clerkships Through New Mexico Program

Law Students Serving 10-week Judicial Clerkships Through New Mexico Program

MLG Announces Health Care Loan Repayment Expansion to Address Doctor Shortage in New Mexico

MLG Announces Health Care Loan Repayment Expansion to Address Doctor Shortage in New Mexico

Main Story

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response

June 17, 2026 Organization Press Release

DDSD Services in Jeopardy From Sloppy Transition of Turquoise Claims System

June 17, 2026 Editor

At Recent WQCC Meetings, NMED Did Not Disclose Its AI Data Contracts Involving Project Jupiter Consultant and Lobbyists

June 1, 2026 Editor

New Mexico Clears Path for More Clean Energy Financing

May 29, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Scope of Exceptions in Public Records Law

May 28, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Law Students Serving 10-week Judicial Clerkships Through New Mexico Program

May 27, 2026 State Agency Press Release

MLG Announces Health Care Loan Repayment Expansion to Address Doctor Shortage in New Mexico

May 27, 2026 State Agency Press Release

“Closing the Playbook” Report Released Ahead of Tomorrow’s NM State Land Office Financial Assurance Rulemaking

May 26, 2026 Organization Press Release

NHCC Employees Win Hard-Fought Union Rights – State Misclassified Employees as “Temporary” Workers

May 7, 2026 Organization Press Release

Democrats Should Consider House GOP Leader’s Proposal to Reign in Governor’s Vetoes of Legislative Oversight Language

April 26, 2026 Editor

NM Counties, Cities, Not Yet Among Those From Maine to California Suing Fire Truck Manufacturers For Costly, Unfair Schemes

April 25, 2026 Editor

Investigative Reporting

At Recent WQCC Meetings, NMED Did Not Disclose Its AI Data Contracts Involving Project Jupiter Consultant and Lobbyists

June 1, 2026 Editor

Governor Gave Her Staffers Early Raises of 5% to 20%, as She Limited Raises to Teachers and State Employees to 1%

April 4, 2026 Editor

More Handouts for Company Owned by Former Economic Secretary – Keyes Gets $143,388 From Her Old Agency’s New Boss

March 28, 2026 Editor

Former Secretary Keyes and Apaluma Added to a Second NMED Contract Valued at $977,354, and Promoted by Kenney

March 27, 2026 Editor

Featured Story

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response

June 17, 2026 Organization Press Release

DDSD Services in Jeopardy From Sloppy Transition of Turquoise Claims System

June 17, 2026 Editor

At Recent WQCC Meetings, NMED Did Not Disclose Its AI Data Contracts Involving Project Jupiter Consultant and Lobbyists

June 1, 2026 Editor

New Mexico Clears Path for More Clean Energy Financing

May 29, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Scope of Exceptions in Public Records Law

May 28, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Law Students Serving 10-week Judicial Clerkships Through New Mexico Program

May 27, 2026 State Agency Press Release

MLG Announces Health Care Loan Repayment Expansion to Address Doctor Shortage in New Mexico

May 27, 2026 State Agency Press Release

“Closing the Playbook” Report Released Ahead of Tomorrow’s NM State Land Office Financial Assurance Rulemaking

May 26, 2026 Organization Press Release

NHCC Employees Win Hard-Fought Union Rights – State Misclassified Employees as “Temporary” Workers

May 7, 2026 Organization Press Release

Democrats Should Consider House GOP Leader’s Proposal to Reign in Governor’s Vetoes of Legislative Oversight Language

April 26, 2026 Editor

NM Counties, Cities, Not Yet Among Those From Maine to California Suing Fire Truck Manufacturers For Costly, Unfair Schemes

April 25, 2026 Editor

Local Governments Race to Attract Data Centers, Often in Spite of Concerns From Their Constituents

April 24, 2026 States Newsroom - Virginia Mercury

An Oilfield Leak Springs Under a Permian Basin Baptist Church

April 23, 2026 Inside Climate News

Inspections of Restaurants, Public Pools and Spas, and Liquid Waste Systems Suspended by NM Environment Dept.

April 23, 2026 Editor

New Mexico CYFD’s Statement Regarding Department of Justice’s Report

April 10, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Colleague Claims NMED Secretary Jim Kenney is “Environmentalist Who Really Wants to be an Economic Developer”

April 9, 2026 Editor

New Mexico Department of Justice Releases Investigative Report into CYFD, Files Lawsuit to Enforce Transparency and Protect Children

April 9, 2026 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Judiciary Develops Interdisciplinary Educational Program for Judges

April 7, 2026 State Agency Press Release

“Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability

April 7, 2026 Pro Publica

Governor Gave Her Staffers Early Raises of 5% to 20%, as She Limited Raises to Teachers and State Employees to 1%

April 4, 2026 Editor

Legislative Action to Lasting Results

March 31, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Veteran Focused Hiring Events Across New Mexico in April

March 30, 2026 State Agency Press Release

How Trump’s Expansion of Federal Power Threatens States’ Authority

March 30, 2026 Stateline

DD Waiver Director Memo Points to Failure of Legislators to Fund Increases That Impact Direct Caregivers Pay

March 28, 2026 Editor

More Handouts for Company Owned by Former Economic Secretary – Keyes Gets $143,388 From Her Old Agency’s New Boss

March 28, 2026 Editor

Former Secretary Keyes and Apaluma Added to a Second NMED Contract Valued at $977,354, and Promoted by Kenney

March 27, 2026 Editor

Suit Against Second New Mexico DD Waiver Provider For Misclassifying and Underpaying Employees

March 26, 2026 Editor

New Mexico Department of Justice Wins Landmark Verdict Against Meta

March 25, 2026 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Invests Up to $8M to Train 398 Workers

March 23, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Former NM Economic Secretary Alicia Keyes Scores Big No-bid Deal Converting State Enviro Data for “Apaluma”

March 20, 2026 Editor

As New Mexico Heats Up, Why Are NMED Leaders “Fiddling” Around on Heat Rules?

March 18, 2026 Editor

Attacks on Middle East Desalination Plants Highlight Risks of Near-Total Dependence on ‘Fossil Fuel Water’

March 14, 2026 Inside Climate News

New Mexico Returns to SXSW as the Next Frontier for Innovation

March 13, 2026 State Agency Press Release

NM PRC Hearing Examiners Order Blackstone and PNM to Explain Potentially Illegal Stock Transaction

March 12, 2026 Organization Press Release

Comment Period for DD and Med Fragile Waivers Ends March 30th – State Plans Only One Day to Review Comments

March 12, 2026 Editor

After Seven Years of MLG’s Braggadocio, DD Waiver Clients and Families Need an Honest Governor Who Listens to Them

March 10, 2026 Editor

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Defends Access to Contraceptive Care

March 5, 2026 State Agency Press Release

Medigap Bill Passes House, Heads to Governor’s Desk

February 18, 2026 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Adds 35 Apprenticeship Programs Under Lujan Grisham, Now Training 2,607 Workers

February 17, 2026 State Agency Press Release

State and Public School Employee Pay Raise Evaporates in Senate Committee to Cover Cost of Governor’s State Fair Deal

February 13, 2026 Editor

New Mexico Environment Secretary Mourns EPA Repeal of “Endangerment Finding” Policy on Greenhouse Gas

February 13, 2026 State Agency Press Release

DD Waiver Community Should Ask Senate to Restore DDSD Funding to at Least the Executive Requested Amount

February 11, 2026 Editor

Blue Pony Energy selects Lovington for clean fuels manufacturing facility

February 10, 2026 State Agency Press Release

With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws

February 9, 2026 Stateline

With Friends Like House Democrats, NM’s Developmentally Disabled Don’t Need Any Enemies – Will Senate Be As Uncaring?

February 9, 2026 Editor

Three Years After Horrific Abuse of Mary Melero, New Mexico Ignores Improving Workforce Serving Most Vulnerable

February 2, 2026 Editor

Heralded as the Medicaid Guru New Mexico Crucially Needed, and After Being Paid $550,000, Dana Flannery Quits

January 18, 2026 Editor

Technicality Allowed Governor Lujan Grisham to Dodge a Formal Complaint Under Governmental Conduct Act

January 16, 2026 Editor

New Mexico Should Invest in Real Jobs, Not Handouts to CEO’s and Investor Sector

January 14, 2026 Editor

Abuse of New Mexico State Procurement Process is Historically Disturbing

January 14, 2026 Editor

Current News

AG Raúl Torrez Files Lawsuit Against Parties Responsible for Fraudulent Oil Well Scheme Endangering New Mexicans

December 25, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Aging Department Marks Year of Expanded Services for Seniors in New Mexico

December 23, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Releases Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation

December 22, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Nurses Demand Congress Act to Extend ACA Tax Credits

December 17, 2025 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Urged to Crack Down on Oil Giants Driving Ozone Crisis

December 16, 2025 Organization Press Release

Just Down the Road: New Investigative Reporting From The Candle

December 15, 2025 Editor

How Delays and Bankruptcy Let a Nursing Home Chain Avoid Paying Settlements for Injuries and Deaths

December 15, 2025 KFF Health News

Documentary, “Land of Sacrifice,” Exposes Fracking’s Heavy Toll on New Mexico

December 1, 2025 Organization Press Release

No Bid Spending by Lujan Grisham Eclipses Martinez Administration

November 13, 2025 Editor

Legislators Hear State Violates Workers’ ADA Rights – CWA 7076 Letter to Governor Lujan Grisham Demanding Action

November 12, 2025 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Supreme Court To Hear Landmark Oil, Gas Pollution Lawsuit

November 10, 2025 Organization Press Release

Governor Lujan Grisham Calls Nov. 10 Special Legislative Session to Deal With Food Crisis

November 6, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Governor and PED Withheld Records From Court Re Criticism of State’s Handling of Yazzie Martinez Case

November 5, 2025 Editor

Governor Joins U.S. Delegation at Climate Conference in Rio de Janeiro

November 3, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Environment Department Holds Confidential Meetings Re: Clean Transportation Fuel Program Rule Making

October 30, 2025 Editor

Governor announces $30 million to feed New Mexicans – 460,000 New Mexicans set to lose federal SNAP benefits Nov. 1

October 29, 2025 State Agency Press Release

NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez, 22 Other AG’s, Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Suspending SNAP Benefits

October 28, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Overwhelming Support for Reform as Oil and Gas Bonding Hearing Begins Monday

October 17, 2025 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Public Defender Commission Welcomes Two New Members

October 14, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Governor to Sign Bills That Protect Health Care, Food Assistance in New Mexico

October 3, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Be Pro Be Proud NM Brings Hands-on Career Exploration to Associated General Contractors Heavy Equipment Rodeo

October 3, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Doctors and Nurses Are Punched, Choked, Even Shot. States Want to Stop That.

October 1, 2025 Stateline

Governor Convenes Special Legislative Session to Address Federal Funding Cuts and Budget Crisis

September 30, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Federal Workers Urged to Prepare for Potential Shutdown

September 30, 2025 State Agency Press Release

More Water Watchdogs Seek to Disqualify WQCC Members After Governor’s Office and Enviro Secretary Caught Tampering

September 30, 2025 Organization Press Release

For Lujan Grisham’s Administration, the SOP For Use of Sole Source Procurement Code Seems Antithetical to Its Purpose

September 29, 2025 Editor

Will Lawmakers Demand Governor Try to Claw Back $168 Million in OIG Identified Medicaid Over-payments to MCOs?

September 29, 2025 Editor

New Energy Economy Files Motion to Disqualify Commissioners and Vacate Tainted Vote on “WATR Alliance” Petition

September 26, 2025 Organization Press Release

Center for Biological Diversity Files Motion to Disqualify Seven Water Commissioners in Fracking Proceedings

September 26, 2025 Organization Press Release

Governor, Lawmakers Favor Corporate Welfare Over Most Promising Job Growth Sector Impacting New Mexican Workforce

September 25, 2025 Editor

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Releases 2025 “State of the Workforce”

September 24, 2025 Editor

Falls Main Cause of Injury-related Deaths for Elderly – From New Mexico Health Agency

September 24, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Governor Lujan Grisham’s Election Promises of 2018 and 2022, Belie Neglect of Developmentally Disabled Community

September 23, 2025 Editor

Union Fights Democratic Governor for Improved Safety, Pay, and Benefits

September 20, 2025 Organization Press Release

Like EMS, Fire and Police, Programs for the Developmentally Disabled Should be Universally Applicable and Available

September 19, 2025 Editor

Damning Email Shows Governor’s Office Conspired with Agency Directors to Control WQCC Vote and Hearing Location on Fracking Waste Discharge Petition

September 16, 2025 Organization Press Release

SANTA FE – Chapter two of New Mexico’s “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-litter campaign launches on YouTube.

September 16, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Gov’s Office, NMED Secretary Improperly Pressuring Water Commissioners to Green-light Fracking Waste Discharge to Surface, Groundwater

September 16, 2025 Organization Press Release

New Report Proves Lujan Grisham Administration Paying Direct Care Workers Below Real Poverty Level

September 15, 2025 Editor

NM No False Solutions Calls Out “Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem” as Corporate Greenwashing

September 14, 2025 Organization Press Release

UNM Neurosurgery Silent on Alleged Harm to Young Patient by Misuse of IRRAflow Device, and Report to Risk Management/Safety Committees

September 12, 2025 Editor

Despite Presiding Over Low DOH Morale, Human Resources Leader “H.C.” Hawkins Got Two Pay Raises Totaling $22,035

September 11, 2025 Editor

New NM Court Program Offers Help to People Struggling With Mental Illness

September 8, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados Announces Retirement

September 5, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Energy Economy Asks Water Board to Require Group to Disclose New Science Behind Produced Water Rule Proposal

September 4, 2025 Organization Press Release

House Republican Leader Responds to Governor’s Special Legislative Session Announcement

September 4, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Governor Announces Special Session to Begin October 1

September 4, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Governor Proclaims September Workforce Development Month

September 4, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Achieves Breakthrough Testimony and $3.3 Million Dollar Judgement

September 3, 2025 State Agency Press Release

State Auditor Exploring Courses of Action Relative to Inspector General Report of $168.6 Million in MCO Over-payments

September 2, 2025 Editor

NM Governor Gave $11,500 to $32,900 Raises to 15 Members of Her Inner Circle

September 2, 2025 Editor

Austin-based Company Plans to Spend $165 Billion on New Mexico Data Center Campus Near El Paso

August 31, 2025 Other News Organization

Despite Failing Grade on Home Visits, Job Supports, Timely Service Plans/Budgets, DDSD Spins Narrative of Success

August 30, 2025 Editor

New Mexico Communities Sound Alarm on Blackstone-PNM Deal: “Wall Street Shouldn’t Control Our Power”

August 30, 2025 Organization Press Release

Quantum Week in the “Quantum State”

August 29, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Energy Economy Opposes Blackstone Takeover of PNM

August 26, 2025 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Urges Consumers to Understand Their Role in the Prior Authorization Process

August 26, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Economic Development Department Launches $25M Quantum Venture Studio

August 26, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Trump’s Bid to Support Coal Could Cost Ratepayers Billions, Report Finds

August 22, 2025 Other News Organization

Union nurses condemn Trump’s latest attack on transgender people

August 22, 2025 Organization Press Release

State revenue projected to grow by $485 million for FY27 – $390 million available for special session needs

August 19, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Governor Provides $168 Million Windfall to Managed Care Organizations, Failing to Demand Return of Over-payments

August 17, 2025 Editor

State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes

August 14, 2025 Other News Organization

WQCC Caves to Oil and Gas Pressure, Advances WATR Petition Despite Science, Law, and Overwhelming Public Opposition

August 13, 2025 Organization Press Release

Contingent of Democratic and Republican Legislators Join Oil and Gas Industry Effort to Overturn Produced Water Rule

August 12, 2025 Editor

NM Economic Development Department Opens $5 Million in Tech Grants

August 11, 2025 State Agency Press Release

25 New Mexico Legislators Urge Water Quality Control Commission to Protect State Waters and Uphold Prior Decisions

August 11, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Economic Development Department Names Technology and Innovation Office Leaders

August 8, 2025 State Agency Press Release

307 Trainees Assisted Through State Job Training Program

August 4, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Resilience and culture at Jemez Historic Site, remembering the Pueblo Revolt of 1680

August 4, 2025 State Agency Press Release

State of New Mexico now certified as Age-Friendly Employer

July 28, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Investing with Purpose: Building New Mexico’s Future

July 24, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Millions in Hidden, Extra Compensation for a Handful of Neurosurgeons, Exposes Severe Pay Disparity at UNM Hospital

July 21, 2025 Editor

$22 Million in Extra Pay to Handful of Neurosurgeons Not Disclosed on UNM Sunshine Portal in Last Four Fiscal Years

July 17, 2025 Editor

Five hundred+ rural locations gain high-speed internet access

July 8, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Is UNM Throwing Another Neurosurgery Resident Under the Bus to Protect Highly Paid Faculty/Attending Doctors?

June 20, 2025 Editor

Hydrogen Isn’t the Future – It’s a Fossil Fuel Rebrand

June 17, 2025 Organization Press Release

Gaslit by Their Employer: CWA Union Workers at NMDOH Fight for a Safe Workplace

June 6, 2025 Organization Press Release

Appeal Pledged After Dismissal of Landmark New Mexico Oil, Gas Pollution Lawsuit

June 4, 2025 Organization Press Release

GOP Cuts to Food Assistance Would Hit Rural America Especially Hard

June 2, 2025 Stateline

Three members named to the state’s Behavioral Health Executive Committee

June 2, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Job Support Program Supports 38 Employees in May

June 1, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New National Hispanic Cultural Center curator brings diverse art experience to Center’s Visual Arts team

May 31, 2025 State Agency Press Release

June shines a light on men’s health and preventative care

May 31, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Separate and Unequal – New Mexico Runs Two Tier System for DD Waiver Caregivers

May 28, 2025 Editor

Opportunity Judicial Clerkship Program’s Summer Externships Underway

May 28, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Consumer Groups Join Justice Department and PRC In Motion to Dismiss Bernhard Capital Partners Effort to Acquire NMGC

May 27, 2025 Organization Press Release

Why Does It Seem That The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same at UNM’s Neurosurgery Department?

May 26, 2025 Editor

New Mexico Legislative Health Committee Wants Answers to HCA Failure to Seek Rate Increase for Developmentally Disability Workers Pay Raises

May 26, 2025 Editor

NM Health Agencies Offer New Help to Medicaid Enrollees to Stop or Reduce Tobacco and Nicotine Use.

May 26, 2025 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Seeks Public Members for New Technology and Innovation Board

May 26, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Making a Comeback – How a UNM Brain Specialist Helps a NM Football Coach and Others with Long COVID Get Back in Game

May 26, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Flaws That Led to 2019 UNM Neurosurgery Losing Accreditation, Resurface as Docs in Charge Rake in Millions of Extra Income

May 20, 2025 Editor

HCA Finally Picks Contractor to Conduct New Rate Study for Developmental Disabilities Waiver Programs

May 19, 2025 Editor

New Mexico EDD Launches Division to Fuel Next-Gen Business and Innovation

May 19, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Administrative Office of the Courts names new Behavioral Health Integration and Reform Administrator

May 19, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Another UNM Doctor Confirms Intimidation for Raising Concerns About Use of IRRAflow Device

May 14, 2025 Editor

WQCC Reverses Decision To Allow Use of Fracking Wastewater Without Permitting

May 14, 2025 Organization Press Release

In Unusual Move, NM Water Quality Control Commission Will Hear Opponent Motions on Produced Water Rule Today

May 13, 2025 Editor

27 New Mexico Lawmakers Urge Water Quality Control Commission to Halt Produced Water Discharge Without Safety Standards

May 10, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Kristie Brooks named director of behavioral health transformation and innovation

May 7, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Underpaid Disability Workers Won’t Get Critical Raise, As HCA Officials Ignore Rate Increase Approved by Legislature

May 2, 2025 Editor

Summer travel brings risk of measles – New Mexico Department of Health

May 2, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Applications now open for SUN Bucks grocery benefit – NM Health Care Authority

May 2, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Current News

NM Certifies Aerospace Incubator

April 29, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit is New Mexico’s Brown -v- Board of Education

April 28, 2025 Editor

Building Momentum for a Prosperous New Mexico

April 23, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Universities, Colleges Speak Out Against Unprecedented Overreach and Political Interference Endangering American Higher Education.

April 22, 2025 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Office of Housing to join Workforce Solutions Department

April 22, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Advocates Concerned WQCC Decision to Allow Oil & Gas Waste Discharge Puts New Mexicans at Risk

April 10, 2025 Organization Press Release

ENVIRO ALERT: EPA Will Revise Wastewater Regulations for Oil and Gas Extraction to Help Unleash American Energy (ELGs: Oil and Gas)

March 13, 2025 Press Release - Government Agency

ENVIRO ALERT: Administrator Zeldin Announces EPA Will Revise Waters of the United States Rule

March 13, 2025 Press Release - Government Agency

The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest – From Stateline Newsroom

March 12, 2025 Other News Organization

MLG Team and House Leaders Behind Texas Takeover of New Mexico Water Uses

March 6, 2025 Editor

Court implements new behavioral health treatment program in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties

March 5, 2025 State Agency Press Release

UNM CDD Has Three to Four Year Wait For Autism Spectrum Evaluations – Director Moriarta Goes Silent When Questioned

February 19, 2025 Editor

UNM Won’t Release Key Documents That Led Regents to Use $2.1 Million in “Hush Money” to Settle Suit Alleging Lab Fraud, Bullying, and Mismanagement

February 18, 2025 Editor

Two Years After Horrific Abuse of Mary Melero, NM Division of Health Improvement Can’t Get Annual Abuse and Neglect Report Done on Time

February 16, 2025 Editor

National Healthcare Consultant Group: 21-25% of New Mexico’s Rural Hospitals Vulnerable to Closure

February 16, 2025 Editor

Measles outbreak declared in Lea County

February 16, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Governor and Legislators Value Movie Stars and Film Workers Way More Than Health Care Workers.

February 13, 2025 Editor

Energy Watchdog: Despite Amendment, Water Bill Leaves Door Open for “Treated” Fracking Water to Recharge Aquifers

February 6, 2025 Organization Press Release

Last Year House Democrats Voted Against Increase in DD Waiver Funds – Hurting 1,266 of the Most Vulnerable Clients

February 5, 2025 Editor

UNM Health Sciences Center – Billions of Public Dollars Spent – Sketchy Accountability at SOM, and ‘Filthy’ CMD Research Labs

February 3, 2025 Editor

UNM takes over the Roundhouse

January 31, 2025 State Agency Press Release

UNMH Knew of Complaints Linking Misuse of Device to Harm, Including Death, of Numerous Patients – Part Three.

January 24, 2025 Editor

Supreme Court rules that anti-discrimination law applies to public schools and public universities

January 23, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Community Groups Seeking True Representative Government – Advance Path to a Paid Legislature

January 22, 2025 Organization Press Release

House Republican Caucus Welcomes Representative Mark Murphy to the Roundhouse

January 18, 2025 Organization Press Release

Common Cause New Mexico Outlines Priorities For 2025 Session

January 17, 2025 Organization Press Release

A Few Thoughts After Twenty-Five Years Half In and Half Out of Journalism

January 17, 2025 Other News Organization

New Mexico Receives $17.1 Million from Biden-Harris Administration Awards in Homelessness Help Funding

January 17, 2025 Press Release - Government Agency

New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee Recommends $10.8 Billion Budget for FY 26

January 16, 2025 State Agency Press Release

Serious Allegations of Harm to Patients by UNM Hospital Misuse of Medical Device in Neurosurgery Department – Part Two

January 14, 2025 Editor

Jared Hembree Announces Resignation from New Mexico House of Representatives

January 11, 2025 Organization Press Release

Avangrid/Iberdrola’s Attempts to Rewrite History Are Again Denied.

January 11, 2025 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Workforce Connection rebrand to America’s Job Center New Mexico

January 8, 2025 State Agency Press Release

UNM Dodges Queries on FDA Adverse Event Report Alleging Harm to Neurosurgery Patients – Part One.

December 28, 2024 Editor

Capital Outlay That Counts

December 23, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Current News

Governor Lujan Grisham’s $10.9 Billion Budget Plan for FY 26 is a 7% Increase Over Current Spending Levels

December 13, 2024 Editor

UNM Leaders Silent on Roles Played in Recruitment, and Subsequent Reported Mistreatment, of Hispanic Woman Resident Doctor

December 11, 2024 Editor

New Energy Economy Filed Closing Arguments and Alternative Wastewater Reuse Rule for Consideration by the WQCC

December 10, 2024 Organization Press Release

The LFC Members Should Demand Secretary Armijo and Medicaid Director Flannery Account for Failures at HCA – Especially Considering Their High Salaries

December 10, 2024 Editor

Good News For New Mexico General Fund Revenue Estimate – $892.3 Million in New Money

December 9, 2024 Editor

Patrick Allen Steps Down as Secretary of Health – No Reason Provided by Governor’s Office

November 20, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Former Advisor and Campaign Manager for Lujan Grisham, Lobbies Governor Behind Closed Doors for BCP, NM Gas Company Buyer

November 20, 2024 Editor

NM Oil Conservation Commission Hearing to Ban PFAS and Secret Chemicals in Fracking Begins Tomorrow

November 11, 2024 Organization Press Release

Misled and Abandoned by State, More Than 2,000 Direct Caregivers Likely to Sue for Millions in Lost Overtime Pay

October 29, 2024 Editor

More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products

October 29, 2024 Other News Organization

Self-driving cars aren’t here yet, but states are getting the rules ready

October 28, 2024 Other News Organization

New Energy Economy Presents Expert to Testify, Joining WildEarth Guardians, YUCCA and Physicians in PFAS Hearing

October 24, 2024 Editor

Governor announces “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-litter campaign – Heisenberg returns to New Mexico talking trash

October 22, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Governor Claims Film Industry Continues to Generate Positive Economic Impact

October 22, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Handsomely Paid NM Health and Labor Secretaries Turn Blind Eye and Enable Financial Abuse of Direct Care Workers

October 21, 2024 Editor

New Energy Economy’s Files Red Line Version of Bogus Strategic Water Supply “Feasibility Study”

October 19, 2024 Organization Press Release

Legislative Mandated Study Exposes Unfairness of DD Waiver Policies of Lujan Grisham Administration – Part One.

October 17, 2024 Editor

UNM and State Pay $2.1 Million to End Whistleblower Suit Alleging Improper Practices, Possible Fraud at Cancer Research Lab

October 16, 2024 Editor

Governor Appoints Corporate Real Estate Broker as Deputy Secretary of Economic Development

October 9, 2024 State Agency Press Release

California’s rent control ballot measure could reverberate across the US

October 8, 2024 Other News Organization

Action needed: Inform legislators about Medicaid Forward!

October 4, 2024 Organization Press Release

Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Four Rural NM Businesses to Lower Energy Costs – Creating Jobs

October 2, 2024 Press Release - Government Agency

National Drive Electric Week on the Santa Fe Plaza this Saturday, October 5th

October 1, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town Features Free Live Entertainment and New Museum Exhibition

October 1, 2024 Organization Press Release

Deadline extended for federal replacement of stolen SNAP benefits – Health Care Authority

September 30, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Governor Fails to Ban Oil Wells Near Schools as New Wells Endanger More Children

September 26, 2024 Organization Press Release

Governor appoints Emily Kaltenbach Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services Department

September 24, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Innovative family show gains national recognition for creative impact

September 24, 2024 State Agency Press Release

State Lawmakers and the Governor Value Film Workers More Than Workers Who Care For the Disabled New Mexicans

September 24, 2024 Editor

Governor issues executive order expanding and investing in climate-ready and infrastructure workforce for New Mexico

September 23, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Governor Lujan Grisham travels to New York City

September 23, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Permanent fund investments to surpass oil and gas revenue, securing New Mexico’s future by 2039

September 17, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Another Secretary Exits MLG Administration – Jen Paul Schroer steps down as Head of Aging Department

September 13, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Again, No Medicaid

September 13, 2024 Organization Press Release

NM Early Childhood Agency Budget Gaffe Places Family, Infants, and Toddler Services in Jeopardy

September 12, 2024 Editor

NM Democrats, Including Many Progressives, Quietly Pocket Big Tobacco and Vaping Campaign Cash – Part One.

September 10, 2024 Editor

Governor appoints Mariana Padilla as Secretary of the Public Education Department

September 10, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Underpaid and Overworked: New report from Communications Workers of America Local 7076 on the Staffing Crisis at the State of New Mexico

September 9, 2024 Organization Press Release

Governor announces launch of Workforce Housing Program

September 4, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Multi-agency human trafficking operation rescues 91 people

September 3, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Fired – With Benefits. Ousted UNM Leader Given Million Dollar Separation Options.

September 2, 2024 Editor

FOG ANNOUNCES 2024 DIXON FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOM AWARD RECIPIENTS

August 30, 2024 Organization Press Release

Secretary Arsenio Romero Exits Via Revolving Door at New Mexico Public Education Department

August 29, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Change in Leadership at UNM Health Sciences Center – Dr. Douglas Ziedonis Out, Dr. Mike Richards In?

August 27, 2024 Editor

Oil and Gas Sends $2.9 Million in Campaign Cash to Roundhouse Pols – $325,000 to Progressive House Leaders

August 22, 2024 Editor

New Mexico Revenue Forecast for FY 25: About $659 Million in “New Money”

August 21, 2024 Editor

Hearing Officer: Public Cannot Question or Offer Statements Regarding McWilliams Conflict of Interest on Produce Water Rule

August 5, 2024 Editor

FOG Files Lawsuit Against Bernalillo County For Withholding Jail Records

July 25, 2024 Organization Press Release

15 Republican and Democratic Legislators Ask State Supreme Court to Compel PRC to Act on PNM Failed Community Relief

July 9, 2024 Organization Press Release

More Than 40 Advocacy and Behavioral Health Experts Ask Governor to Walk Back the Special Legislative Session

July 9, 2024 Organization Press Release

Netflix expands Albuquerque studio, boosting New Mexico’s film industry

June 28, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico unveils ambitious workforce development strategy

June 27, 2024 State Agency Press Release

State Land Office Named a Top Workplace by the Albuquerque Journal for 2nd Consecutive Year

June 25, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Amendment to Major Disaster Declaration opens DUA due to flooding related to South Fork and Salt Fires, and adds Otero County

June 24, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Governor Raises Pay of Medicaid Director by $79,976, Who Plans Real Cuts of Funds for 1,200 of Most Vulnerable on DD Waiver

June 14, 2024 Editor

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Water Quality Control Commission Member McWilliams Related to Her Company’s “Produced Water” Interests

June 11, 2024 Editor

National KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows Improvement in New Mexico Child Poverty

June 10, 2024 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Medicaid expands services with Community Health Workers

June 7, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Court Offers Pilot Project to Help Arrested People Obtain Care for Mental Illness

June 4, 2024 State Agency Press Release

US Inspector General To New Mexico HSD: State Owes Feds $120 Million For Failing to Recoup Over-payments to MCOs

June 3, 2024 Editor

New Mexico’s Creative Industries Week Shines Spotlight on Creative Brilliance – June 3 through 9

June 3, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico selected to participate in national caregiver workforce grant program

June 3, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Over 600 Sites Offering Free Meals for New Mexico Youth This Summer

May 31, 2024 State Agency Press Release

HSD Proposed Rates: Likely Decrease For Most Vulnerable on DD Waiver – Despite Legislators Approving Budget Increases

May 29, 2024 Editor

Judicial Clerkship Program’s summer externships underway

May 24, 2024 State Agency Press Release

As WQCC Member McWilliams Claims No Conflict of Interest, State Records Show Her Husband’s Company had 21 Produced Water Spills – 11 Classified as “Major”

May 23, 2024 Editor

Fires, Smoke, and Health

May 22, 2024 State Agency Press Release

NM Environment Department releases quarterly performance assessment highlighting achievements, enforcement actions

May 22, 2024 State Agency Press Release

State Awards $760,000 in Inaugural Round of Research University Commercialization Awards

May 21, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Continued Underpayment for Care of Developmentally Disabled Leads to 33.9% Increase in Abuse and Neglect

May 17, 2024 Editor

The First Amendment Is Clear – And UNM’s Arrest of Journalists is Inexcusable

May 17, 2024 Editor

Legislative Finance Committee Report Confirms State Employee Classification and Compensation System is Broken

May 16, 2024 Editor

Developer Buys Land in McKinley County, Then With Help of Legislator, Gets State to Build a $30 Million Five Mile Road Through Key Section of His Company’s 26,000 Acres

May 15, 2024 Editor

Among WQCC Members Expected to Decide Produced Water Rule: Oil Biz Executive; and Three State Employees Given Big Pay Raises in the Days Leading to NMED Filing Rule

May 13, 2024 Editor

New Energy Economy, the Center for Biological Diversity, and WildEarth Guardians Request Produced Water Hearing Be Cancelled and Refiled

May 12, 2024 Editor

MLG Globe-trots to Europe to Pitch Hydrogen Development for New Mexico, with Her Usual Entourage Tagging Along

May 12, 2024 Editor

Supreme Court Justice Bacon urges law school graduates to help others in their legal careers

May 11, 2024 State Agency Press Release

A year After Mary Melero Suffered a Horrific Death, and The DD Waiver Community Continues to be Abandoned by Many State Officials

May 7, 2024 Editor

With 189 Unfilled Jobs at NMED, Staff Vacancy Gets Worse Under Lujan Grisham and Secretary Kenney Than During Martinez Years

May 6, 2024 Editor

New Mexico reaches $24.5 million settlement with Ameredev

April 30, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Governor appoints Melanie A. Kenderdine as Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department secretary

April 29, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Secures $100,000 Court Endorsed Settlement for Two Workers Grossly Underpaid

April 23, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico to Receive $156,120,000 from Biden-Harris Administration’s $7 Billion Solar Grants to Deliver Solar to Low-Income New Mexicans

April 23, 2024 Editor

New Mexico Lawmaker Bringing Home the Bacon … But for Whom?

April 22, 2024 Editor

NMDWS Releases Part One of New Mexico’s Broadband Workforce Sector Strategy

April 16, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Turquoise Care – Medicaid open enrollment period now available.

April 3, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Department of Health recognizes National Public Health Week (April 1-7)

April 3, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Camino Real Regional Utility Authority exceeds Arsenic Drinking Water Standard

March 29, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Medicaid announces coverage of Opill, the over-the-counter oral contraceptive

March 27, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico’s Elections Ranked Number One in Nation

March 27, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico selected to join NASHP’s Health and Housing Institute

March 18, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Biden-Harris Administration finalizes ban on ongoing uses of asbestos to protect people from cancer

March 18, 2024 Press Release - Government Agency

NM Economic Development Department awards LEDA Funds to Sánchez Farms

March 15, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Voices For Children Welcomes New Executive Director

March 14, 2024 Organization Press Release

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Launches New Interactive Portal Tracking Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Throughout New Mexico

March 14, 2024 State Agency Press Release

NM Department of Health announces appointment of Dr. José A. Acosta as Director -Public Health Division

March 7, 2024 Editor

Governor’s Office Kept Legislators, and Others in the Dark Re: $750,000 Aid to Company Owned by Speaker Egolf’s Wife.

March 4, 2024 Editor

Auditor Examining Use of State Economic Development Funds Given to Industry for New Job Creation

March 3, 2024 Editor

New Energy Economy and Intervenors Enter Joint Settlement Agreement With New Mexico Gas Company In Rate Case

March 2, 2024 Organization Press Release

Economic Development Secretary’s Emails Reveal Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham as Key Decision Maker in Egolf Company’s $750,000 LEDA Grant

March 1, 2024 Editor

Dana Flannery to lead New Mexico Medicaid

February 29, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Hearing Examiner Recommends PRC Deny New Mexico Gas Company’s proposed Liquefied Natural Gas Plant in Rio Rancho

February 21, 2024 Organization Press Release

New Energy Economy Moves Dismissal of NM Gas Company Rate Increase After Discovering Company Misled Public and the PRC

February 20, 2024 Organization Press Release

Lujan Grisham Administration, as Lawsuit Defendant, Refuses to Provide Necessary Nursing Care for Medically Fragile Children in New Mexico

February 20, 2024 Editor

Bi-partisan Group of 74 New Mexico Legislators Ask AG to Review State’s Developmental Disabilities Services And Abuse Policies

February 15, 2024 Editor

Governor Applauds Passage of House Bill Opening Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund to Housing Infrastructure Use

February 15, 2024 State Agency Press Release

It’s Alive – Stefanics Keeps Oil and Gas Industry Water Bill Alive … Her Largest Recently Reported Individual Campaign Donation: Chevron ($5,500)

February 14, 2024 Editor

Who’s Water is She Carrying? Last Minute “Dummy” Bill Filed by Senator Liz Stefanics for Governor’s Unvetted Strategic Water Supply

February 13, 2024 Editor

As Kari Armijo and Her Team Fumble Medicaid Unwinding – Thousands, Including DD Waiver Clients, Continue to be Denied Vital Services

February 11, 2024 Editor

N.M. Economic Development statement on New Mexico Fresh Foods

February 9, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Breaking – The Egolfs and the Governor’s Economic Team.

February 8, 2024 Editor

All but One House Democrat Voted Against Additional Funds for DD Waiver Caregivers and Clients

February 7, 2024 Editor

New Mexico Democrats, Governor Would Change Focus on Water from a Life-Giving Element of Nature to a Commodity

February 3, 2024 Editor

Governor announces 50-year water action plan, setting path for water conservation, innovation

January 30, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Bowing to Oil Industry, New Mexico Legislators Advance Bill That Fails to Curb Pollution

January 26, 2024 Organization Press Release

Substitute Measure for Oil and Gas Bill (HB 133) Would Leave Out Protections for Children.

January 25, 2024 Editor

New Mexico Voices For Children Releases Annual Data Book

January 23, 2024 Organization Press Release

Democrats Raked In Over $1 Million As They Deliberate the Governor’s ‘Produced Water’ and Hydrogen Grifts.

January 22, 2024 Editor

Exxon Mobil, Marathon Oil, and Permian Resources Recently Directed Over $230,000 to New Mexico Legislators – More than 75% to Democrats.

January 20, 2024 Editor

NEW BOARD MEMBERS JOIN THE NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT

January 17, 2024 Organization Press Release

Governor Plays Santa, Giving $7,800 to $18,500 Pay Raises to Personal Staff – While Proposing 3% Raise for Teachers and Most State Employees

January 9, 2024 Editor

Guardians of Disabled and Elderly Unable to Gain Essential Worker Status from Lujan Grisham Administration During COVID Pandemic

January 9, 2024 Editor

“Happenings” Around the Country: Maine Governor Mills Announces $2.5 Million to Expand Support for Older Adults and Caregivers

January 9, 2024 State Agency Press Release

LFC Recommends $10.1 Billion Budget

January 5, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Gov. Lujan Grisham Releases FY25 Executive Budget Recommendation For New Mexico. Legislative Finance Committee Expected to Release Its Recommendations Tomorrow.

January 4, 2024 State Agency Press Release

Human Services Department announces new leadership

January 2, 2024 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Human Services Department announces $9 million in utility assistance for low-income families

December 27, 2023 State Agency Press Release

More Neglect of DD Waiver Clients. At the New Mexico Human Service and Health Agencies, “It’s Just a Mess All the Way Around.”

December 22, 2023 Editor

New Mexico General Fund revenues expected to continue growth

December 11, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Court orders New Mexico regulators to stop ignoring ozone pollution

December 10, 2023 Organization Press Release

The four-day school week: Research shows benefits and consequences

December 8, 2023 Organization Press Release

House GOP calls for community-focus over gov interference in local schools

December 8, 2023 Organization Press Release

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Sues Meta Platforms and Zuckerberg to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking

December 6, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Gov. Lujan Grisham wants to establish first-of-its-kind Strategic Water Supply, CLAIMS $500 million investment will leverage advanced market commitments.

December 5, 2023 State Agency Press Release

New “justice stations” in northwestern New Mexico improve access to state courts

December 4, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Gov. Lujan Grisham joins Biden administration officials in announcing final federal oil and gas emissions rules

December 2, 2023 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Film Office Celebrates Film and Television Production on Pueblos and Tribal Lands

November 30, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Why Didn’t DOH’s Allen and Acosta Come Clean to Legislators About Lawsuit Seeking Pay for Direct Service Providers?

November 30, 2023 Editor

Did New Mexico DOH Know DD Waiver Provider Is Being Sued In Class Action Federal Suit For Failing to Pay Overtime to Direct Caregivers?

November 29, 2023 Editor

As New Mexico Faces a Doctor Shortage “Perfect Storm,” UNM Pays Resident Physicians on Par with the Hourly Rate of McDonald’s Crew Members.

November 28, 2023 Editor

As New Mexico Hemorrhages Healthcare Workers – Younger Doctors and Other Professionals Are Hesitant to Stay.

November 28, 2023 Editor

Governor appoints Teresa Casados to lead Children, Youth, and Families Department

November 20, 2023 State Agency Press Release

French Company, Kayrros: New Mexico’s Emissions from Oil and Gas HALF of Texas’ Industry

November 15, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Through Two Administrations, State Officials Received Reports of Abuse of Mary Melero. Had they Acted, She Likely Would Be Alive Today.

November 13, 2023 Editor

Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst to depart administration

November 9, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Governor Lujan Grisham unveils New Mexico Health Care Authority transition plan

November 5, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Current News

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Hosts Trauma, Treatment and Public Safety Summit in His Second Series of Public Safety Convenings

November 5, 2023 State Agency Press Release

NMFOG ANNOUNCES SURVEY OF NEW MEXICO LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES

November 1, 2023 Organization Press Release

Environment Department to offer 100 free domestic water well tests at the Farmers and Crafts Market in Las Cruces, New Mexico

October 21, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Governor Lujan Grisham to lead clean hydrogen trade mission to Australia

October 20, 2023 State Agency Press Release

The Unspoken Truth About Mary Melero’s Death: State Officials Really Don’t Care About People Like Her.

October 16, 2023 Editor

UPDATED STORY: New Mexico Loses Bid for Hydro Hub, As Many in Environment Community Breath a Bit Easier and Water Resources Likely Better Preserved

October 13, 2023 Editor

Disability Rights Group Files Complaint Against Albuquerque Public Schools for Failure to Provide Transportation to Special Needs Students

October 10, 2023 Organization Press Release

New Mexico Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Increase More Than 50%

September 21, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Film Credit Growing but Generates Few Jobs – Cost to State Coffers to be $275 million a year by FY28

September 21, 2023 State Agency Press Release

National Study Confirms New Mexico Public Defenders Are Overburdened

September 12, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Governor announces plan for $30 million literacy institute during literacy summit in Santa Fe

September 6, 2023 State Agency Press Release

FOG ANNOUNCES 2023 DIXON FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOM AWARD RECIPIENTS

August 29, 2023 Organization Press Release

Charles Sallee Chosen as New Director of NM Legislative Finance Committee

August 17, 2023 Editor

Parents, Early Educators, to Meet with LFC to Advocate Improvements in Early Ed System

August 17, 2023 Organization Press Release

Youths win historic Montana climate lawsuit; MEPA Limitations declared unconstitutional

August 14, 2023 Organization Press Release

NM Environment Department to close Deming field office

August 14, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Ethics Commission Announces Settlement Agreement With Governor Lujan Grisham Related to Interference in HSD Procurement

August 11, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Elderly, disabled woman held in long-term solitary confinement in NM prison

August 9, 2023 Organization Press Release

Aging and Long-Term Services Department Secretary Hotrum-Lopez to retire

July 31, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Environment Secretary Kenney Visits White House. Discusses New Mexico’s nationally leading efforts to curb emissions

July 31, 2023 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Health Department addresses data security incident with transparency and vigilance

July 31, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Report: Children are More Susceptible to Climate Changes

July 31, 2023 Organization Press Release

Did Forgotten Campaign Promises lead to Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of DD Waiver Clients?

July 30, 2023 Editor

New Mexico DOH Releases report on the state of the DD Waiver Program

July 28, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Current News

Upcoming: A Close Look at How New Mexico State Government Systemically Walked Away From Meaningful Care for the Developmentally Disabled Community

July 28, 2023 Editor

Lawsuit: Corrections officer fires Kel-Tech shotgun at showering, naked inmate

July 28, 2023 Organization Press Release

With 52,152 Terminations, NM Has Highest Percentage of Persons Dis-enrolled From Medicaid for “Paperwork” Issues

July 20, 2023 Editor

Governor Lujan Grisham Announces Film and Television Industry Sets Record-breaking Wages for New Mexicans

July 18, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Major Study: New Mexico Ranks Low in Providing for Healthy Outcomes and Women’s Reproductive Care and Women’s Health

June 26, 2023 Editor

UNM Hospital’s May Operating Margin at Negative $27 Million According to Reporting from Becker’s Hospital Review

June 25, 2023 Editor

PRC Decision to Hold More Closed Door Meetings Questioned by New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

June 22, 2023 Organization Press Release

Report: New Mexico Ranks 50th in Child Well-Being but Many Long-Term Trends Positive

June 14, 2023 Organization Press Release

DD Waiver Caregivers’ Much Needed Raises in Jeopardy – As Governor’s Team Appears Clueless.

June 12, 2023 Editor

ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky testifies before U.S. Senate HELP Committee on New Mexico’s child care innovations

May 31, 2023 State Agency Press Release

“This staffing situation must be resolved before our son ends up DEAD!” – Memorial Day Plea of DD Waiver Parent

May 30, 2023 Editor

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issues statement on arrests in abuse and neglect case

May 19, 2023 State Agency Press Release

NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Charges and Urges Systemic Changes to Better Protect Individuals with Disabilities

May 19, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Gov. Lujan Grisham, tribal leaders hold semiannual Government-to-Government Summit

May 17, 2023 State Agency Press Release

NM Governor’s Team Ignores Disability Rights Group’s Request for Meeting on Case Resulting in Death of a Woman in the State’s DD Waiver Care.

May 17, 2023 Editor

NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT CALLS ON CYFD TO OPEN SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

May 6, 2023 Organization Press Release

Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Signs Non-Binding Agreement to Join CHRISTUS Health

May 6, 2023 Organization Press Release

Governor and DOH Silent on Whether Young Woman, a DD Waiver Client Who is Reported to have Suffered “Horrific” Abuse, has Died.

April 26, 2023 Editor

Openness Hits Brick Wall as Lujan Grisham Invokes Executive Privilege at Least 13 Times in Horrific DD Waiver Abuse Matter

April 22, 2023 Editor

$800,000 Contract Reveals DD Waiver Investigation Promised by Governor to be Conducted by Same Law Firm Hired to Represent & Defend DOH

April 19, 2023 Editor

MLG Rewards Her Inner Circle of Employees Once Again With Pay Raises of $10,000 to $70,000

April 18, 2023 Editor

Investigation of DD Waiver Abuse Case ‘Not So Independent’ – Governor Hires Law Firm with History of Defending Agencies Against Abuse and Whistleblower Complaints.

April 3, 2023 Editor

Advocates Dismayed at Termination of DD Waiver Supports Division Director – Was he Thrown Under the Bus?

March 27, 2023 Editor

Governor Lujan Grisham is Withholding Information on Horrific Abuse of Young Woman Client of DD Waiver.

March 27, 2023 Editor

House GOP Seeks “Truly Independent Investigation,” DEMS Quiet, After Governor Keeps Legislators in Dark During Session On Full Extent of Abuse of DD Waiver Clients

March 22, 2023 Editor

Democratic House Leaders Saddle Up for another Hydrogen Hub Session taking more than $494,637 of Energy-interest Campaign Cash.

January 15, 2023 Editor

Governor Lujan Grisham opens Application Process for Members to PRC Tribal Advisory Council

January 9, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Whispers We’re Hearing: 12% State Budget Increase, 5% Raise for State Employees…LFC, Gov Budget Recommendations Expected This Week.

January 9, 2023 Editor

Governor appoints Wayne Propst as Department of Finance and Administration secretary

January 9, 2023 State Agency Press Release

ECECD FY24 budget has ambitious goals for building a world class early childhood education and care system

January 9, 2023 State Agency Press Release

“New Mexico and our western state partners are the place to invest in a clean, sustainable hydrogen economy,” NMED Secretary James Kenney,

January 9, 2023 State Agency Press Release

Omicron COVID-19 boosters now authorized for children ages 6 months and older

January 9, 2023 State Agency Press Release

“This truly is a sad day, not only for APS employees but also the children and working families in our communities that depend on our vital services.” – School Union President

August 20, 2022 Organization Press Release

New Mexico ECECD Tackles Early Childhood Workforce Shortage with New Recruitment Campaign

August 15, 2022 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico launches statewide broadband grant pilot program

August 10, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $150k LEDA investment with innovative Santa Fe company 

August 10, 2022 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico EDD announces Wildfire Business Assistance Grant Program

August 8, 2022 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Ranks 50th in Child Well-Being but Many Long-Term Trends Positive

August 8, 2022 Organization Press Release

State Assists in Training Over 2,000 Workers in FY22

July 15, 2022 State Agency Press Release

ECECD “Moments Together” Public Education Campaign Releases Multilingual Tutorial Videos to Help Parents Apply for Services

July 13, 2022 State Agency Press Release

State Enacts Formal Water Protections for 125.9 Miles of Northern New Mexico Streams

July 13, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Organization Press Release

American Academy of Pediatrics – Concerned Overturning of Roe v. Wade “Carries Grave Consequences for Adolescent Patients”

July 10, 2022 Organization Press Release

AMA on Roe v. Wade Reversal: Ruling an egregious allowance of government intrusion into medicine

July 10, 2022 Organization Press Release

American Nurses Association: US Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe vs. Wade Is a Serious Setback for Reproductive Health and Human Rights

July 9, 2022 Organization Press Release

Organization Press Release

Nation’s largest union of nurses calls on U.S. Senate to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act

July 5, 2022 Organization Press Release

Roundhouse Nepotism: COVID Funds used to hire High School Student related to Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff?

June 10, 2022 Editor

LOPD’s Kim Chavez Cook named for prestigious New Mexico legal distinction

June 9, 2022 State Agency Press Release

COVID-19 treatments available for high risk individuals

May 28, 2022 State Agency Press Release

State agencies collaborate to help New Mexico moms, families find infant formula

May 28, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Governor announces release of annual Climate Strategy Report

May 26, 2022 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico Governor announces major manufacturing facility in Valencia County

May 26, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Private Medicare Advantage Plans Scrutinized for Denying Medically Necessary Services – U.S. Inspector General Report

April 28, 2022 Editor

Without a Full Crew, MLG and Kenney Steer NMED Toward Failure – Despite New Methane and Ozone Regulation Policies

April 27, 2022 Editor

State Launches Family Survey to Improve Early Childhood System for New Mexico Families

April 25, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Big Raises for Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Inner Circle Dwarf Increases to Boots on the Ground Employees

April 25, 2022 Editor

New Mexico Governor celebrates Earth Day 2022

April 22, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Rust Movie Productions issued ‘Willful’ citation for Halyna Hutchins’ avoidable death on set

April 20, 2022 State Agency Press Release

State provides another $2.5 million in job training funds to 13 companies in April

April 13, 2022 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico announces “cradle to career” cross-agency education and workforce data platform

April 13, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Rapid Hire Events for New Mexico Human Services Department, April 12, 2022

April 11, 2022 State Agency Press Release

2nd Hydrogen Hub No-bid Contract Awarded to Oil and Gas Insider – This One Connected to $18,000 in Contributions to Governor Lujan Grisham.

April 9, 2022 Editor

“It’s all hydrogen all the time here!” – NMED Secretary James Kenney to Hydrogen Hub Advocates

April 7, 2022 Editor

NMED Hydrogen Hub Contracts go to Energy Industry Insiders – MLG Campaign Contributors

April 5, 2022 Editor

NMED supports cannabis worker safety. Occupational Health & Safety Bureau ready for rollout of recreational industry

March 31, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Federal and state funding advances important rural water supply project in Eastern New Mexico

March 31, 2022 State Agency Press Release

Maine Governor Applauds Release of Additional H-2B Visas, Boost to Tourism and Hospitality Sector

March 31, 2022 State Agency Press Release

New Mexico investing over $130 million for Medicaid home and community based service providers who care for vulnerable New Mexicans

March 31, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

New Mexico Supreme Court to hear arguments in Las Cruces, with case serving as part of a civics program for students

March 22, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

White House Letter Warns: Uninsured New Mexicans Could Lose Access to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment

March 21, 2022 Editor

Four State Senators File Bill to Create a School of Public Health for New Mexico

January 21, 2022 Editor

New Mexico Human Services to Launch New Web Portal More Responsive To Applicants

January 21, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

Both the Martinez and Lujan Grisham Administrations spent millions fighting Yazzie/Martinez education lawsuit

January 21, 2022 Editor

“There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we have the resources to get rid of it.”- MLK, Jr.

January 17, 2022 Editor

MLG Budget Recommends Increases in Hunger Initiative Funds Financing

January 14, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

More than 120 Federal Military Medical Personnel to Assist Hospitals in Six States, Including New Mexico

January 13, 2022 Editor

UNM Grad Alex Greenberg to Head Science and Technology at NM Economic Development

January 13, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

NM AG Hector Balderas files $10.2 Million Settlement on Student Loan Debt Cancellation and Restitution Lawsuit

January 13, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

California AG Announces $1.7 Billion Multi-state Settlement of Student Loan Lawsuit (Including NM?)

January 13, 2022 Editor

Governor’s Early Childhood Education Budget Features Innovation, Investment

January 13, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

Breaking: President to Announce additional federal medical team support for New Mexico and five other states

January 13, 2022 Editor

A School of Public Health Can Transform New Mexico

January 11, 2022 State Senators Cervantes Hickey and Ortiz y Pino

Governor Lujan Grisham’s 3-year Performance Regarding Yazzie/Martinez is Both Reactionary and Institutionally Racist

January 10, 2022 Bruce Wetherbee

NM Voices For Children Promotes Amber Wallin to be New Executive Director

January 9, 2022 Editor

New Mexico outlines budget proposal for Environment Department

January 9, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

New Mexico Land Office Posts Record for Highest Monthly Earnings, Over $141 Million in December 2021

January 9, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

New Mexico adopts revised CDC COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines

January 9, 2022 Press Release - Government Agency

Remarks by President Biden at Signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

June 19, 2021 Editor

Governor Announces New Mexico families to benefit from $94 million in tax relief

June 11, 2021 Press Release - Government Agency

Largest US Nurses Union Encouraged by New OSHA Emergency Standards to Protect Front Line Health Care Workers

June 11, 2021 Editor

US Department of Labor’s OSHA issues emergency temporary standard to protect healthcare workers from the coronavirus

June 10, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

NM Supreme Court rules against compensation for losses of businesses due to COVID related restrictions

June 7, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

Current News

Democratic State Senate Leaders Joined Republicans to Continue State-sponsored Poverty Level Pay to Public Employees.

June 3, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

What exactly is the ‘Status’ of the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women, Governor?

June 2, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

Gov. Lujan Grisham Touts Plan for “High-quality infrastructure” in Las Vegas

May 26, 2021 Press Release - Government Agency

The Most Powerful Voice Against This Pandemic is Yours.

May 25, 2021 Press Release - Government Agency

Gov. Lujan Grisham Visits Bueno Foods and Electric Playhouse, Highlighting State Investments in Business

May 25, 2021 Press Release - Government Agency

Is a Real Time Solutions $1.7 Million No-Bid Contract the Tip of a $24 Million Iceberg?

May 22, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

Who Will Win The First “Jiminy Cricket” PIO/Communications Award?

May 21, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

Governor Hands Out More Big Pay Raises for Highly Paid Staff with COVID Funds for at Least One.

May 21, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

What, Another Pay Raise? Secretary Kenney Should Be Embarrassed – So Many Others Deserved One More Than Him.

May 8, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

Lujan Grisham Administration Quietly OK’d a $40,000 Pay Raise for Celebrity DOT Employee.

May 5, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

As Governor Touts New Mexico’s Successes on Climate Change, Why Such a Low Bar to Control Harmful Levels of Fugitive Dust?

May 1, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

For Jubilee Residents It’s a Matter of Life and Breath. But for NMED, This Fugitive Dust Is Not Its Problem.

April 26, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

Governor’s Office, Agencies Sued for Records in Human Rights Violations Matter.

February 26, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

New Mexico Governor Quietly Gave Large Raises to Her Staff While Cutting Teacher and State Employee Raise

January 31, 2021 Bruce Wetherbee

It appears Governor’s staff knew about attorney’s alleged bullying and harassment of women colleagues.

October 6, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

Lujan Grisham promotes lawyer alleged to have harassed and bullied women employees.

September 29, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

The House could prevent unnecessary evictions. Where there’s a will, there is a way.

June 22, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

House Leadership: Governor will not amend her ‘Call’ to help COVID-19 tenants.

June 22, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

As Hospitals Wait for Federal Aid, Some Layoff or Furlough Employees.

April 24, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

At This Time of Unprecedented Volatility – Bring Back the Uptick Rule

April 23, 2020 Bill Batie

Let’s Reintroduce Fairness, and Help Reboot America’s Economy.

April 23, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

UNMH’s Becker gets $67,000 Six-month Bonus, as COVID-19 Quarantined Employees Get Reduced Pay Checks.

April 22, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

Front-line Healthcare Employees and First Responders Deserve an Answer from the Governor

April 22, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

UNMH – A Tale of Two Standards.

April 5, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

Do NM Health Officials Think ‘You can’t handle the truth?’

March 23, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

National Nurse, Doctor, and Hospital Associations Plea for Additional $1 Billion to Fight COVID-19

March 17, 2020 Editor

UNMH Bosses Rake in $10 Million Plus in Salaries and Bonuses, While 1,200 Employees Make Less Than a Living Wage.

March 8, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

Retired UNMH CEO McKernan Gets $150,000/year Until June 2021, for a Half-time Job the Hospital Terminated.

March 7, 2020 Bruce Wetherbee

Upcoming Stories

Get Real About The Importance of Federal Government – The Existential Threat to America Ain’t Fake.

January 4, 2020 Editor

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How State Governments Impact Quality of Life

January 4, 2020 Editor

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All Politics are Local …

January 4, 2020 Editor

What Chairman Nutter Knew, And When He Knew It

October 7, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Ethics Complaint Filed with State Against Pepperell BOS Chair Nutter

October 6, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Large Crowd Expected at Special Town Meeting to Oppose Gravel Pit Proposal

September 30, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Nutter Apparently Blind to Ethics Rules on Self Dealing: “Our job is just to sign them. That’s all our job is.”

September 24, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Dynamic Process, or Some Slick Moves Among Cronies? Town Meeting Gets Robbed of Vote.

September 23, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

“What are they trying to hide at Town Hall?”

September 21, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Pepperell Vision Quest – Imagining a Town’s Future. Public Invited to Thursday Night Meeting.

September 12, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Pepperell “Visioning Session” Thursday Evening – Public Invited.

September 10, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

NRWA Has “Grave Concerns” With Pepperell Gravel Pit Proposal Next to River and Water Supplies

August 19, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Residents Rally For Gravel Pit Meeting Monday

August 16, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Upcoming Stories

Minnesota – Democrats in House Need to Flip 12 Seats to Change from a Red to Blue Statehouse.

August 16, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

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Arizona – Changing Political Colors?

August 16, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Editorial

Board of Selectmen Needs to Act On Complaint About Abuse of Hours

August 13, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Massachusetts Ballot Questions – Transgender Access Rights and Safe Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios

August 13, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Maine – For Legislature, Dealing with Governor is Like Playing Whack-A-Mole. Special Report from The Candle Begins August 20th.

August 13, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

BOH to Hold Special Workshop Meeting Thursday Afternoon For Gravel Pit Fill Regulations.

August 1, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Pepperell: Not Your ‘Founding Fathers’ Board of Health – Losing Credibility with Residents.

July 30, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Pepperell Board of Health Has Gravel Pit On the Agenda Tonight … Will They Finally Act?

July 24, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

New Town Administrator Gets High Marks – BOS To Meet Weekly On Gravel Pit Reclamation Project, and More.

July 23, 2018 Bruce Wetherbee

Is the Sun Quietly Setting on Oil & Gas? – Part one – 21st Century Solutions for NM.

December 19, 2016 Bruce Wetherbee

(This is the first in a series about the need for New Mexico political leaders…

Augustin Plains Ranch: New Mexico’s Sequel to China Town?

January 7, 2016 Bruce Wetherbee

UPDATE: The New Mexico Legislature will convene for it’s sixty day session in about ten more…

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The Candle – Renews Coverage December 23, 2016!

December 19, 2015 Bruce Wetherbee

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