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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s how New Mexico is approaching its cancer plan
The newly adopted plan will serve as a “roadmap” for cancer screening, treatment and survival in the state through 2031.
Is IPRA changing? Access advocates, public officials face off in Santa Fe
Public records advocates emphasized the importance of transparency; custodians suggested changes they want to see to the law.
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.
Heinrich proposes legislation to make data centers pay for grid infrastructure
The New Mexico Democrat on Monday introduced the GRID Savings Act, which would make data centers pay for any necessary upgrades to the grid.
Will CYFD watchdog get more authority?
Lawmakers have criticized the state’s resistance to accountability, arguing everyone is working to improve children’s lives.
Health
Christus Health expands services to Los Alamos hospital, Albuquerque clinic
The new facilities are the latest in a series of New Mexico expansions for the Texas-based Catholic hospital firm.
New initiative aims to prevent suicide among New Mexico seniors
The no-cost suicide prevention trainings will be available at senior centers throughout New Mexico.
‘This is obscene’: Lawmakers express frustrations over systemic CYFD issues
Lawmakers vowed to make changes to demand more accountability and direction from CYFD after session discussing troubling data.
child & Family Welfare
AG Torrez sues CYFD over reports the agency sent teen into Mexico
The temporary restraining order seeks to reverse the agency’s actions in the situation and bring the boy back to the U.S
New Mexico Supreme Court tosses lawsuit challenging universal childcare
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lauded the decision, which came after a state District Court judge also rejected the lawsuit.
18,000 New Mexicans have lost SNAP benefits
About 10,000 — or about 55% — of the people kicked off the federal SNAP program in recent months have been children.
Government
Professor: Highlands has “culture of discrimination”
“They are 100% targeting me, and I will be continuing to use institutional and legal channels to hold them accountable,” the professor said.
E-reading app partnership makes 50K books available to New Mexico kids
Books on the Rally Reader app can be downloaded and read while offline, making reading accessible for students in rural areas.
Sandia Pueblo’s bid to transfer 10,000 acres away from forest service alarming outdoor enthusiasts
Pueblo leaders say federal budget cuts and staffing shortages have led to poor trail and road conditions, vandalism and litter.
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