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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 6h

“There’s this misconception that ICE is basically going after people who have committed crimes,” he said. "They’re going after children as young as, you name it, whatever age, and the impact that it’s having on people, like, we don’t know.”

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NM immigrant lawyer says deportation fear widespread among NM kids, parents, crime victims • Source New Mexico

Contigo Immigrant Justice, formerly known as the Santa Fe Dreamers Project, said it is pushing the state Legislature to counteract federal immigration chaos.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 13h

Public lands define the Land of Enchantment • Source New Mexico

An Albuquerque native calls on local governments in the West to protect public lands amid threats from the Trump administration

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 1d

Here's some of the most serious fines issued by New Mexico state environment officials during September.

NM environment department fines state transportation agency $2M for hazardous waste violations • Source New Mexico

State environment ordered New Mexico Department of Transportation to pay $2 million for mishandling and failing to clean up hazardous waste.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 1d

The issue has emerged as one possible factor driving doctors away from New Mexico, with many legislative fixes under consideration.

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NM lawmakers offer preview of next year’s medical malpractice legislation • Source New Mexico

Republicans, Democrats and NM governor all expected to throw in possible solutions

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 1d

A little look at the New Mexico celebrations for Indigenous Peoples Day.

New Mexico marks Indigenous Peoples Day • Source New Mexico

About three dozen people gathered under cloudy skies Albuquerque to see the first traditional dance performances for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 4d

The state agency that administers New Mexico’s food stamps program says as many as 32,000 residents’ eligibility could be impacted next month by new federal rules.

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NM health agency warns of upcoming change for some SNAP recipients • Source New Mexico

The state agency that administers New Mexico’s food stamps program says as many as 32,000 residents’ eligibility could be impacted next month by new federal rules.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 4d

Millions headed to NM school districts to bolster security.

New Mexico school districts split $35 million in state funds for school security improvements • Source New Mexico

Sen. Michael Padilla discusses appropriating capital outlay funds for New Mexico's 89 public schools security

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 4d

According to the latest filings, New Mexico lobbyists have spent more than $1.25 million to wine and dine lawmakers, along with other expenses, so far this year. That's, by far, the highest amount of lobbyist spending since at least 2021.

See which lobbyists spent the most here:

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By the #s: NM lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year — building on new record • Source New Mexico

A UNM lobbyist reported spending about $20,000 on an event tied to the Rio Grande Rivalry football game.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 4d

From furloughs to RIFs. The latest from DC...

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • Source New Mexico

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 4d

A new take on civics education.

Trump undertakes a MAGA-centric makeover of US civics education • Source New Mexico

WASHINGTON — A slew of conservative groups will lead a new coalition to spur civics education and push the subject in a more patriotic direction, the U.S. Education Department announced last month,…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 5d

A company that has for years sought to store nuclear waste in New Mexico announced this week that it was withdrawing that plan, citing an “untenable path forward for used fuel storage in New Mexico,” a spokesperson told Source on Thursday.

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Holtec no longer seeks to store nuclear waste in New Mexico • Source New Mexico

In a statement Thursday to Source, the governor said she is glad Holtec heard the state’s “strenuous objections,” citing the state law, and withdrew its plans.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 5d

NM AG Torrez is one of nearly two dozen AGs signing on to Oregon's challenge to President Trump's troop deployment to Portland.

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops • Source New Mexico

President Donald Trump’s novel use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers, as dueling briefs from current and…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 5d

Public comment has begun on proposed rules to implement a new law that bans —in phases —selling products in New Mexico that contain intentionally added toxic chemicals.

NM environment department proposes rules for pending PFAS restrictions • Source New Mexico

New Mexico Environment Department proposes rules for a new law phasing in bans of products with intentionally added PFAS

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 5d

ICYMI signed the vaccine bill from the special session, and told Dems and Republicans to get along better.

Lujan Grisham signs NM vaccine bill passed in special session • Source New Mexico

New Mexico governor signs bill allowing the state more authority over its vaccine policy amid partisan split on legislation

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 5d

Reform NM's medical malpractice laws? Join more multi-state compacts? Here's yet another idea for recruiting more health care workers: Make the state's loan repayment program more competitive.

Health, finance experts suggest increasing NM’s health worker loan repayment awards • Source New Mexico

Reassessing New Mexico’s loan repayment programs for health care workers could help with recruiting, experts report.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 6d

U.S. Rep. Vasquez urged House Speaker Johnson to bring Republicans back for a vote on a stand-alone bill to pay military during the shutdown. Johnson said he's against it, but President Trump said he supports it.

Vasquez leads letter urging vote on pay for military during shutdown • Source New Mexico

NM Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez leads letter to Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urging action to pay military during shutdown

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 6d

The federal government is looking to exempt itself from more than two dozen federal laws to build border walls in New Mexico.

DHS orders expedited construction on New Mexico border wall • Source New Mexico

The federal government will seek to exempt from two dozen federal laws to build barriers faster on 100 miles of New Mexico’s border.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 6d

Six FAA inspectors are on the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta launch field this week — half the number that usually work the event in years when the government is not shut down.

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Federal shutdown means fewer FAA inspectors at ABQ Balloon Fiesta • Source New Mexico

But the Fiesta and a 29-year FAA Fiesta veteran say there are no expected impacts on safety due to the reduction in inspectors.

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 6d

No one wants a stressed-out air traffic controller.

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT • Source New Mexico

The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 6d

Comey’s lawyer said he plans to file two batches of motions this month, including one alleging vindictive and selective prosecution.

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • Source New Mexico

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 7d

“Don’t you ever challenge my integrity," US AG Pat Bondi said during an antagonistic hearing with Democratic senators.

A combative AG Pam Bondi confronts US Senate Judiciary over Trump crackdown • Source New Mexico

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over the administration’s surge of federal agents to blue…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 7d

A Thursday hearing in Illinois will address President Trump's plan to send troops to there.

Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois • Source New Mexico

A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Illinois over Chicago’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the state before deciding whether to block…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 7d

Plaintiffs and advocates in New Mexico's longstanding educational equity case said they are disappointed in the state's draft plan in a variety of ways.

Plaintiffs criticize remedial draft plan in Yazzie/Martinez case as too 'vague' • Source New Mexico

Plaintiffs in New Mexico's long-standing educational equity case criticize state's draft plan as too 'vague'

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 7d

"There are some people that really don’t deserve to be taken care of and we’ll take care of them in a different way.” So said President Trump during a news conference about pay for furloughed workers during the federal shutdown.

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • Source New Mexico

This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown,…

Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 7d

New Mexico is trying to ease the sting of vet school debts for livestock veterinarians in a new program launched this month:

New Mexico opens program to pay for school debts for livestock veterinarians • Source New Mexico

New Mexico is putting the call out to livestock veterinarians to apply for up to $80,000 for veterinary school loan repayments.