A prior version of this article incorrectly stated that the person the governor appoints to fill Vasquez’s seat will serve until the current term expires in 2020. In fact, that person will serve until the end of the year, and the position will be on the ballot in this year’s election.
Correction to the article, ‘Lawmakers hear about problems with new driver’s license law’
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A prior version of this posting incorrectly stated that the REAL ID requirement to board airplanes is already in effect. That requirement won’t take effect until October 2020. It also misstated the number of people who have been issued driving privilege cards. The correct number is 4,500. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Martinez signs budget-balancing measures’
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A prior version of this article incorrectly stated that Gov. Susana Martinez also vetoed $8 million in funding cuts to the Public Education Department passed by the Legislature. Martinez didn’t veto those cuts. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Women’s March draws 1,500 people in Las Cruces’
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A prior version of this posting incorrectly stated that the Women’s March was the largest event to date on Las Cruces’ new plaza, not the second largest. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Lots of voters, especially Dems, turning out in Doña Ana County’
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This article originally reported an incorrect early voting total through Tuesday for Bernalillo County. It was our mistake and we apologize. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Hours after learning of job cuts, NMSU medical staff saved a life’
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A prior version of this article incorrectly reported two dates related to NMSU formally notifying Milliorn that his job was being eliminated. The article has been updated to correct the dates and clarify the timeline. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Without a public vote, Las Cruces announces new city manager’
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A prior version of this posting incorrectly stated that Ed is currently president and chief executive officer of Goodwill Industries of El Paso. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘NMSU considers merging medical, counseling services for students’
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A prior version of this article incorrectly stated that Darmata is a licensed psychologist. It has been corrected. The article has also been updated to clarify what the Counseling Center’s clinical interns do. Continue Reading
Correction to the commentary, ‘Dems finally pick fight over guns but lose sight of people’s rights’
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A prior version of this commentary stated that actor Mark Ruffalo was reportedly put on a watch list in 2010 because he spoke out against natural gas drilling. That report was based on a claim the actor himself made. But Ruffalo later changed his story and said he was never on the watch list, so we’ve removed that statement from this commentary. NMPolitics.net regrets including Ruffalo’s original claim in this commentary. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Getting to know NM’s first college of osteopathic medicine’
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A prior version of this article inadvertently omitted John Hummer from the list of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine board of director members. The article has been updated to include Hummer’s name. It has also been amended to include updated numbers on for-profit osteopathic medical schools, based on information provided by the American Osteopathic Association’s Sheridan Chaney, and to include Chaney’s comments. Continue Reading
Correction to the commentary, ‘Martinez owes New Mexicans an apology for Medicaid freeze’
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A prior version of this commentary incorrectly stated that Presbyterian Health Services, not Presbyterian Medical Services, repaid the state $4 million. Continue Reading