Don’t get too excited about those rebates!
286 Views Commentary by Paul Gessing According to New Mexico’s Tax and Revenue Department rebate checks (or transfers to bank accounts) will be going out at any time during the middle of June. At the Rio Grande Foundation we welcome the $500 or $1,000 (depending on single/married filing status). This is especially true at a […]
Ex-GOP candidate to remain jailed in connection with drive-bys at lawmakers’ homes
299 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A judge ruled that a failed political candidate will remain jailed on federal charges that include election interference related to a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque.
City Council in Las Cruces votes against loosening cannabis buffer zone
294 Views This week, in a 4-3 vote, the Las Cruces City Council voted against eliminating the 300-foot buffer between cannabis retailers and single-family residential zoning districts as well as other cannabis retailers. Scott Brocato reports on the meeting.
Lorenzo Alba, executive director of Casa de Peregrinos, talks about the 15th annual Taste of Las Cruces
299 Views On Thursday, the 15th annual Taste of Las Cruces will be held to benefit the Casa de Peregrinos food program. Scott Brocato recently talked with Lorenzo Alba, executive director of Casa de Peregrinos, about the event and how it will help the food pantry feed the community.
FYI+ Provides FREE Summer Meals – June 5-July 14 to youth 1-18 in Doña Ana County
325 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the Community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+), Director of Business & Community Engagement, Jeanne Resendez, about their services to the community. Their Summer Food Service Program begins June 5th through July 14th at over 30 locations […]
Rep. Gabe Vasquez discusses debt ceiling compromise
315 Views New Mexico Representative Gabe Vasquez recently spoke with Scott Brocato and gave his thoughts on the recent compromise that was reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default, including whether or not he will vote in favor of it.
Office of Natural Resources Trustee finalizes Natural Resource Restoration Plan for injuries caused by 2015 Gold King Mine Release
372 Views The New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee (ONRT) released the final Natural Resource Restoration Plan # 2 for the 2015 Gold King Mine Release. The final restoration plan commits funding for 10 natural resource restoration projects using $12 million recovered from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA contractors for […]
USDA to bring new jobs and improved infrastructure to Rural Partners Network communities
361 Views The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they will be helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth, including areas in New Mexico. Scott Brocato spoke with Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Rural Development Undersecretary, about who will benefit.
Death of 8-year-old girl in Border Patrol custody highlights challenges providing medical care
345 Views SAN DIEGO (AP) — The death in Border Patrol custody of an 8-year-old Panamanian girl is the second child migrant fatality in two weeks under government supervision, raising questions about how prepared authorities are to address medical emergencies of people arriving after an often-exhausting journey.
New guidelines suggest that women should begin getting mammograms at 40
338 Views In a recent draft recommendation, a health task force says that women should start screening for breast cancer at age 40 instead of 50. Scott Brocato spoke with Dr. Elma Gutierrez, an OB/GYN with Mountain View Medical Group in Las Cruces, about the recommendation.
