Years of frustration lie behind landmark school lawsuit
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Tired of hearing ‘no,’ plaintiff says, taking NM to court was her only option. Continue Reading
How the Yazzie case could be a ‘game-changer’ for NM
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The landmark ruling is a chance for reform, experts say. Continue Reading
Why New Mexicans need a higher minimum wage
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Hard-working families in our state are drowning. Continue Reading
With election approaching, Doña Ana County clerk abruptly resigns
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Scott Krahling gave no reason for his resignation, but NMPolitics.net has learned that the county attorney’s office has been investigating a complaint involving Krahling and former Chief Deputy County Clerk Rose Ann Vasquez for months. Continue Reading
ACLU claims ICE still detaining some asylum-seekers for no reason despite court order
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A U.S. district judge last month granted a preliminary injunction preventing ICE agents from denying parole to asylum-seekers without an individual determination as to why. But the ACLU says it’s still happening. Continue Reading
Website quizzes governor, Congress and Land Office candidates on child well-being
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The New Mexico Pediatric Society and New Mexico Voices for Children launched the voter-education website. Continue Reading
Longtime GOP legislator Larrañaga ends re-election bid
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The influential voice on the state budget made the surprise announcement in a statement Tuesday afternoon. Continue Reading
Social Security is relatively secure. Here’s why.
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All the noise coming from the Republicans (and the crickets from the absent Democratic ‘defenders’) about blowing up Social Security and privatizing it is by and large bluster. Continue Reading
Report: Toddler died after contracting infection at ICE detention facility
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The toddler from Guatemala died six weeks after leaving an ICE family detention center in Dilley, Texas. Continue Reading
McCain’s complicated health care legacy: He hated the ACA. He also saved it.
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John McCain’s legacy is seemingly driven less by his interest in health care policy than his disdain for bullies trampling the “little guy.” Continue Reading
New federal regulations would impact how the government treats migrant families
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The federal government is seeking to end court oversight of how it treats immigrant children. Continue Reading
Here’s why Libertarians are smart to put Johnson in the Senate race
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Maybe one person in Congress who isn’t afraid to work with both sides from the middle is just what this country needs right now. Continue Reading
Navajo voters will pick presidential candidates from among 18 hopefuls
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Voters will head to the primaries on Tuesday to narrow down the crowded field to just two candidates. Continue Reading
Here’s how to honor John McCain
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Don’t lose hope. Have the courage to stand for what you believe in. That’s what the senator did his whole life and what he’d want those he inspired to do. Continue Reading
UNM pays $800K in settlement, still secretive on other details
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New Mexico Political Report obtained the settlement agreement last week, nearly nine months after the case went to trial. Continue Reading