Supporters clash on New Mexico recreational pot legalization
1,036 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Two competing proposals to legalize marijuana in New Mexico — one from a Republican, the other from a Democrat — have emerged from a bargaining session among legislators on Tuesday, amid efforts to balance demands of incumbent medical marijuana producers with calls for new economic opportunity.
New Mexico Legislature approves liquor license overhaul
1,046 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Legislature is sending a bill to the governor that would overhaul state liquor regulations in an effort to invigorate the hospitality industry. The Senate voted 29-11 Tuesday to approve the bill, and the House quickly agreed to recent amendments.
State Indian Child Welfare Act Passes New Mexico House
1,350 Views Santa Fe, N.M. – The New Mexico House of Representatives Monday passed new legislation expanding and codifying protections for Native American children in the state’s child welfare system. Here is a statement from the NM House Democrats:
State announces all K-12 educators, staff now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
1,148 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The state has announced plans to ensure all K-12 educators, early childhood (EC) professionals and staff will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, March 8. Following the guidelines that came out of the White House last week the state will offer first shots to these groups over a three-week period.
New Mexico schools cleared to open at full capacity for all grades
964 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart, Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins, and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase held a virtual news conference on Monday, March 8 to provide updated information about expanded in-person learning.
New Mexico doctors seeing positive trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations
758 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The leaders of New Mexico’s largest hospitals gave encouraging news Monday about COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Rail Runner system to resume service following pandemic shutdown
1,991 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s commuter system linking metro Albuquerque with Santa Fe will resume service next Monday after being shut down for nearly a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PPE Grant Secured For County Firefighters In The Las Cruces Area
909 Views Doña Ana County was recently awarded $111,984 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, AFG Supplemental program to purchase personal protective equipment, PPE for professional and volunteer firefighters throughout the County.
Single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to arrive in New Mexico this week
909 Views New Mexico Department of Health officials expect to receive 17,200 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Tuesday, officials tell KOAT. David Morgan, with the DOH, says there is a “gradual uptick in supply the federal government allots to each state.”
Man loses hunting privileges for life in 48 states after Colorado poaching spree
1,103 Views COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — A Colorado Springs man accused of illegally killing over a dozen big game animals across Colorado has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor poaching charges in three counties.
