By Austin Fisher, Source NM – Advocates are asking New Mexico lawmakers to ensure the state always takes the opportunity for federal help to cover the cost of outreach and support for people applying for public food benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – called SNAP – isn’t the only solution to food insecurity, but […]
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Advocates call for permanent, expanded SNAP outreach
By Austin Fisher, Source NM – Advocates are asking New Mexico lawmakers to ensure the state always takes the opportunity for federal help to cover the cost of outreach and support for people applying for public food benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – called SNAP – isn’t the only solution to food insecurity, but […]
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Opinion: Competency vs. Incompetency
Barbara Romo is district attorney for the 13th Judicial District, which includes Valencia, Sandoval and Cibola counties. The recent special legislative session was of particular interest to me and my office for its purported emphasis on public safety issues. Since the session only lasted five hours, however, in the end there was not much to […]
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Harris to barnstorm through Georgia in effort to put state back in play
By Toluse Olorunnipa, Cleve R. Wootson Jr. (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will travel across South Georgia on Wednesday, the pair’s second bus tour in two weeks and the first burst of campaigning since the Democratic National Convention ended Thursday. The tour, which will end with […]
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Kroger and Albertsons Merger Could Close New Mexico Stores, If Court Approves
By DEE-ANN DURBIN and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed. The two companies proposed what would be the largest […]
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Biden, Harris push scrutiny of police. Trump would halt such efforts.
By David Nakamura, Robert Klemko (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Donald Trump is vowing to end the Biden administration’s wide-reaching efforts to curb abusive policing, promising if he returns to the White House to rein in federal oversight of local law enforcement and empower officers to aggressively “clean up” American cities. Among the changes Trump […]
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Trump visit to Arlington Cemetery sparks alleged altercation with aides
By Hannah Knowles, Alex Horton and Dan Lamothe (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Defense officials said an “incident” during former president Donald Trump’s visit Monday to Arlington National Cemetery led to a formal report after Trump aides clashed with cemetery staff over photography at the site. An altercation occurred after a cemetery staff member warned people […]
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Plant Aficionados Flock to Placitas for the Annual Garden Tour
The 8th Annual Placitas Garden Tour will welcome visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, showcasing some of the community’s finest gardens. This year’s theme, “Seeding for Sustainability,” highlights Placitas’ eco-friendly gardens, with the tour featuring seven gardens that blend sustainable practices with local artistry. “We try to be protective of our […]
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New Vasquez, Heinrich ads take aim at Republican opponents
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez — both running in closely watched races — are taking different approaches as they launch new TV ads to support their reelection bids. Vasquez on Monday released an ad titled “Hard Work.” In it, he touts his record of getting Republicans and his fellow Democrats in Congress […]
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New Trump Jan. 6 indictment reflects Supreme Court immunity ruling
By Devlin Barrett and Perry Stein (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Special counsel Jack Smith filed an updated indictment Tuesday against Donald Trump in a bid to salvage and strengthen the historic election obstruction case, following a Supreme Court ruling that granted broad immunity to presidents for official acts and sharply criticized the prosecutor’s approach. […]