After client injured, state plans review of thousands on developmental disabilities waivers Already, about 1,000 clients have been contacted, and eight possible abuse cases have been identified, state officials said. Published: Monday, March 20th, 2023 at 12:38PMUpdated: Monday, March 20th, 2023 at 5:20PM
In final hours of session, advocates mourn special ed bill’s stall With hours left in the legislative session, it's not clear the Special Education Act will become law this year. Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 7:57PM
Native American groups blast governor for agency appointment SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- A coalition of advocates dedicated to stemming the tide of violence and missing persons cases in Indian Country is demanding more transparency from New Mexico... Published: Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 1:47PMUpdated: Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 6:11PM
New Mexico Senate confirms Arsenio Romero as new public education chief Romero’s confirmation comes after a “revolving door” of cabinet secretaries, but supporters say he’s uniquely suited to the job. Published: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 2:05PMUpdated: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 7:25PM
Former Chaves County deputy found guilty of falsely claiming overtime A former Chaves County Sheriff’s deputy faces prison after he was found guilty by a judge this week of five felony charges for receiving overtime payments for hours he didn’t work. Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 6:41PM
New Mexico Democrat Gabe Vasquez won House seat by a narrow margin. He’s quickly become a GOP target. The National Republican Congressional Committee has said this week that they view the southern New Mexico district as vulnerable. Published: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 12:06PMUpdated: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 6:05PM
Former Cuba officer sentenced to 26 years in DWI crash deaths A former Village of Cuba police officer was sentenced Wednesday to 26 years in prison after pleading guilty in a 2021 drunken-driving crash that killed two people. Brandon Patrick Roybal-Barber,... Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 3:20PM
State was prepared to notify providers on Medicaid contracts before canceled procurement The abrupt decision to cancel the procurement process and start over has rattled the Roundhouse and prompted some lawmakers to demand more information. Published: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 7:39PMUpdated: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 11:38AM
Special prosecutor steps down from the ‘Rust’ fatal shooting case The special prosecutor in the “Rust” fatal movie shooting case announced Tuesday that she has stepped down and will not prosecute actor Alec Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 6:46PM
Problematic abandoned home in the Northeast Heights demolished An Albuquerque home that was targeted by the city’s Problematic Property Program, having been abandoned for roughly 20 years and increasingly become a burden on city services, has been destroyed. Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 4:21PM
New wave of migrants New wave of migrants Undeterred by likelihood of expulsion, many risking it all for chance at better life June 4, 2021 2:18PM
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