Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Defrauded Consumers
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) re-introduced legislation to protect American consumers who sue corporations for fraud. The End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act will help ensure that people…
Lawsuit Challenges Former Administration Immigration Agreement with Arizona
A last-minute agreement to prevent changes to immigration policies, between the outgoing Trump administration and Arizona state officials, is unlawful, according to a federal lawsuit filed on March 16th by…
Mayor Appoints New Leadership for ABQ Police Department
On March 8th, Mayor Tim Keller named two new top leadership positions for the Albuquerque Police Department. Chief of Police Harold Medina will focus on core crime fighting activities, recruiting…
More Families Now Qualify for Child Care Assistance
Many more families now qualify for New México’s Child Care Assistance Program after the elimination of multiple unnecessary eligibility requirements. The program provides help with the costs of child care…
Nevada Awarded Grant to Accelerate Workforce Recovery Efforts
Nevada has been selected as the inaugural cohort of states in the Workforce Innovation Network, the National Governors Association (NGA) and Cognizant U.S. Foundation announced on March 9th. The state…
Biden Order Temporarily Blocks Start of Oak Flat Mine Project
By Mark Richardson Native Americans, conservationists and a host of other advocates are cheering a Biden administration move to delay plans for a copper mine at Arizona’s Oak Flat…
More College Students Now Eligible for SNAP Food Benefits
Thousands of New México college students might be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, commonly known as food stamps, announced the New México Human Services Department and Higher…
Heinrich Announces Legislation Creating Statehood for Puerto Rico
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is announcing legislation to outline a clear process to enable Puerto Rico’s admission into the Union. Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) and U.S. Representative…
Bernalillo County Announces Initiative on Illegal Dumping
Bernalillo County Commission Vice Chair Steven Michael Quezada, Mayor Tim Keller, and Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña spoke during a press conference last week about the Illegal Dumping Partnership and…
ACLU Calls for Investigation of APD Shooting of Claude Treviño
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New México called for a thorough investigation of the incident on February 20th that ended with an Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officer fatally…