Local Governments Race to Attract Data Centers, Often in Spite of Concerns From Their Constituents
As more information about the operation of data centers becomes publicly available, communities are sounding…
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An Oilfield Leak Springs Under a Permian Basin Baptist Church
Pressure underneath the West Texas oilfields has caused blowouts and geysers in recent years. Now,…
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…
New Mexico CYFD’s Statement Regarding Department of Justice’s Report
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (Originally…
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,…
New Mexico Department of Justice Releases Investigative Report into CYFD, Files Lawsuit to Enforce Transparency and Protect Children
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Department of Justice Albuquerque, NM – The…
New Mexico Judiciary Develops Interdisciplinary Educational Program for Judges
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts SANTA…
“Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability
This story was originally published by ProPublica. (April 7, 2026, 5:00 am) ProPublica is a…
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…
Legislative Action to Lasting Results
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee Communications Legislative sessions…
Veteran Focused Hiring Events Across New Mexico in April
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions 11th annual…
How Trump’s Expansion of Federal Power Threatens States’ Authority
Originally Published in Stateline – March 30, 2026 by Jonathan Shorman and Kevin Hardy, Stateline…
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,…