Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Domestic Violence Funding Equitable By Jackie Jadrnak Journal Staff Writer SANTA FE - The state's allocation of domestic violence funding not only is fair, but has eliminated some past conflicts of interest, according to a report released Tuesday. The findings, which ... full story 05/07/08
Monday, May 05, 2008 Stuck in No-man's Land By Jackie Jadrnak Journal Staff Writer A child is on the floor of the grocery store, shrieking and flailing, while a worried parent tries to soothe him. Maybe you shake your head as you push your cart into the next aisle, thinking, “Spoiled ... full story 05/05/08
Friday, April 18, 2008 More in N.M. Relying on Food Stamps By Jackie Jadrnak Journal Staff Writer More New Mexicans are turning to food stamps to help ease the pain to their pocketbooks in the grocery line. New Mexico has seen a 4 percent increase the last six months, as close to 3,800 more ... full story 04/18/08
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Women's Prison in Duke City Closing By Jackie Jadrnak Journal Staff Writer One of the state's last women's prison will be shut down because of dwindling prison populations, according to a news release. The 23 women at that 192-bed minimum-security Camino Nuevo Correctional ... full story 04/16/08
Monday, April 14, 2008 Family Counsel Program Doomed; Referral Shortage And Neglect Both Blamed By Jackie Jadrnak Journal Staff Writer New Mexico is shutting down an intensive family counseling program that has been hailed nationally for reducing juvenile crime and detention. The program ... full story 04/14/08
Monday, April 14, 2008 Girls Needed to Play Tetris; Study To Look At How Brain Grows By Jackie Jadrnak Journal Staff Writer Many people have seen the commercial that shows a frying egg while a stern voice warns, "This is your brain on drugs." Well, Rex Jung wants to be able to show your brain ... full story 04/13/08
Saturday, April 12, 2008 Stability Is Key to Success By Jackie Jadrnak For the Journal Mark Steward called too late to be included in the Journal's April 6 story on New Mexico's attempt to adopt the "Missouri model" of juvenile justice reform. It's too bad. He has some interesting things to ... full story 04/12/08