Report shows ‘systematic failures’ at New Mexico water system

89 Views  Â The water system has received more than $13.6 million for water projects from New Mexico since 2012 SANTA TERESA, N.M. — A local water system in southern New Mexico is described as “failed” in a report by the New Mexico Environment Department.

Former HSD contract workers share their concerns on SNAP benefit processing

79 Views  Â Former contract workers believe issues aren’t being addressed with urgency. “The citizens of New Mexico need to know that these programs serve them, and right now they’re not serving them.” The man speaking does not want his name made public, but is a former contract worker for the Human Services Department. He believes issues […]

Breaking Barriers: First-ever female firefighter in Roswell

93 Views  Â ROSWELL, N.M. — For the first time in its 135-year history, the Roswell Fire Department has a female firefighter. Firefighter Kayla Lewis graduated alongside 13 other recruits in January. She said she has worked with the fire department for years during her time with a private ambulance company.

How lawmakers are trying to address MMIP efforts

82 Views  Â Families and advocates are worried there isn’t enough being done to address missing and murdered indigenous people issues. SANTA FE, N.M. — Families are frustrated with lawmakers as they wait for them to come up with solutions for missing and murdered indigenous people. Lawmakers say they have plans to bring back a task force […]

Making fentanyl child exposure a crime in New Mexico

96 Views  Â ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Only 10 days are left in this year’s legislative session and some lawmakers at the Roundhouse are focusing on passing a bill targeting fentanyl use around kids. House Bill 106 aims to create penalties for parents who expose their children to fentanyl.

Clean fuel standard bill passes through the House floor

83 Views  Â Some representatives say it helps with carbon intensity; others say gas prices will rise Santa Fe – House Bill 41, also known as the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard, passed on the house floor in a vote of 36-33 this weekend. Representatives say the goal of the bill is to reduce carbon intensity and […]

Highest paid Albuquerque officers involved in FBI Investigation

84 Views  Â Two officers of the homes raided during the FBI investigation are on Albuquerque’s top 250 earners list ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: More into the federal investigation involving the Albuquerque Police DWI Unit. ‘The top 250 Earners of the City of Albuquerque’ list for 2023 reveal two of the officers allegedly involved rank among the highest-paid employees […]