A new pilot program is starting 15 New Mexico children off on a possible road to greater financial security, and a local state legislator is willing to a listen to talk of using state money to expand it. The program is called Baby Bonds. It’s a private initiative aimed at giving the kids a shot […]
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Assisted outpatient treatment, behavioral health back on the agenda for NM legislators
Leah Romero, Source NM Next week New Mexico lawmakers will discuss behavioral health and criminal justice, as well as the next steps for assisted outpatient treatment. The Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee will hear updates from Legislative Finance Committee analysts on Monday about criminal justice appropriations and recommendations on behavioral health and criminal justice. “You’ll […]
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Assisted outpatient treatment, behavioral health back on the agenda for NM legislators
Leah Romero, Source NM Next week New Mexico lawmakers will discuss behavioral health and criminal justice, as well as the next steps for assisted outpatient treatment. The Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee will hear updates from Legislative Finance Committee analysts on Monday about criminal justice appropriations and recommendations on behavioral health and criminal justice. “You’ll […]
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Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris’ campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been spreading false claims that an image of thousands of people waiting at Detroit’s airport as Democrat Kamala Harris arrived for a campaign rally was fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence. Reporters, photographers and video journalists representing The Associated Press and other news organizations who either traveled with Vice […]
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Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris’ campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been spreading false claims that an image of thousands of people waiting at Detroit’s airport as Democrat Kamala Harris arrived for a campaign rally was fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence. Reporters, photographers and video journalists representing The Associated Press and other news organizations who either traveled with Vice […]
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BernCo to Host Webinars for Nonprofits Seeking Capital Outlay Grants
Nonprofit organizations that want to take advantage of 2024 capital outlay grants received by Bernalillo County and/or want to seek 2025 capital outlay grants from the legislature must attend one of two upcoming webinars. The training will cover the following topics: Two webinar options will be offered: Bernalillo County supports local nonprofit organizations that seek […]
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BernCo to Host Webinars for Nonprofits Seeking Capital Outlay Grants
Nonprofit organizations that want to take advantage of 2024 capital outlay grants received by Bernalillo County and/or want to seek 2025 capital outlay grants from the legislature must attend one of two upcoming webinars. The training will cover the following topics: Two webinar options will be offered: Bernalillo County supports local nonprofit organizations that seek […]
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Firearms instructors say city-run shooting range is in disrepair and ‘disgusting’
While instructor Andy Montoya was teaching a concealed carry course at the city’s Shooting Range Park, one of his students fainted — but due to the area’s lack of cell service, Montoya said had he needed emergency services he would have had to race to the range’s office to call 911 from a landline. “We […]
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Nob Hill residents, church partner to help unhoused
The Nob Hill Neighborhood Association and the Monte Vista Christian Church have teamed up to provide some relief for those experiencing homelessness. Church members and neighborhood residents are meeting to assemble care kits with supplies that are then distributed to the area’s unhoused. The two spearheading the initiative — Rev. Dawn Rosignol, the senior minister […]
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State health insurance program wants feedback from New Mexicans on possible expansion
You are invited to give feedback on a plan to expand New Mexico’s safety-net health insurance program for the very poor. The New Mexico Health Care Authority wants to gather public input on “Medicaid Forward,” the state government’s plan to expand its Medicaid program to more New Mexicans. In 2023, the Legislature and Gov. Michelle […]