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New Project Jupiter report doesn’t say if company hiring ‘Doña Ana County first’
The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter’s first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.
Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer’s discovery denial
In another reversal, hearing officer Max Shepherd denied discovery Wednesday in Project Jupiter’s air quality permit case.
‘All about money’: Las Cruces senators push back on Project Jupiter at crowded forum
“If this had been proposed in Santa Fe, there would be a new county commission and an entirely new county staff,” said Sen. Joseph Cervantes.
Doña Ana Democrats defend data center moratorium; Republicans question impact
Two state lawmakers discussed their plans Tuesday to introduce a statewide data center moratorium during the 2027 session.
New Mexico House Democrats hope to majorly overhaul troubled CYFD next year
The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.
Project Jupiter hearing officer reverses course on air quality permit application
Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center’s plans, but developers praised the move.
New Mexico health officials maintain vaccine schedule, despite Trump order
“In New Mexico, nothing is changing,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.
Group that urged New Mexicans to support Project Jupiter discloses finances after ethics case
Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.
8 arrested following monthslong gang investigation in Las Cruces area
Guns and drugs were also seized during the investigation, which officials said helped solve 11 local drive-by shootings.
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center planning heart care expansion
The hospital is expected to open a new cardiac catheterization in July 2027 to expand access to quick and critical care in Northern New Mexico.
‘Hardest job you’ll ever love’: A family tradition of serving Hobbs domestic violence survivors
“I can’t imagine my life — 13 years later — not being here, not helping the people we’ve helped,” said Executive Director Robert Guthrie.
Health
New Mexico domestic violence shelters describe true cost of chronic state underfunding
Wages aren’t sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.
Albuquerque man indicted in 1-year-old niece’s Suboxone exposure
The girl’s exposure to the medication left her in critical condition, and Narcan was required to reverse her symptoms.
Former budget official sues, alleging state retaliated after she flagged childcare shortfall
The state disputed the allegations, saying it does not retaliate against employees and that universal childcare is funded.
child & Family Welfare
Expert calls for improvements in domestic violence data tracking to curb lethal violence
Some agencies aren’t tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.
Lawsuit alleges foster teen was repeatedly sexually assaulted in Albuquerque facility
The lawsuit claims staff and managers knew about the assault but failed to stop it or address it out of fear for repercussions.
Will CYFD watchdog get more authority?
Lawmakers have criticized the state’s resistance to accountability, arguing everyone is working to improve children’s lives.
Government
New Mexico sunshine law in the spotlight as task force considers changes
A task force established through legislation has a big job: Balancing public transparency with an overload of requests for public records.
Advocacy group asks for Project Jupiter’s air quality permit application to be tossed
New Energy Economy pointed to the project’s failure to get permission to run a natural gas pipeline through state trust land.
Fallout grows from rambunctious — and physical — Project Jupiter meeting
A security guard accused of pushing a protester could face criminal charges, and four demonstrators are poised to sue.
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