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 […]
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Torrance County Animal Food Pantry Reopens With New Limits on Pet Food
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Torrance County Animal Food Pantry Reopens With New Limits on Pet Food
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State wants to address drinking water issues at 138 local systems
New Mexico environment officials put more than 100 drinking water systems on notice last week that they need to provide plans to address drinking water deficiencies by mid-August or potentially face steep fines. The 138 letters sent on July 29 by the New Mexico Environment Department declare that those drinking water systems responsible for sending […]
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State wants to address drinking water issues at 138 local systems
New Mexico environment officials put more than 100 drinking water systems on notice last week that they need to provide plans to address drinking water deficiencies by mid-August or potentially face steep fines. The 138 letters sent on July 29 by the New Mexico Environment Department declare that those drinking water systems responsible for sending […]
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State Opens City Parks Improvement Grant Application
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced $7.5 million for city park improvements around the state. Signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, 2024 Capital Outlay Projects Senate Bill 275 created the City Park Improvement Program to enhance the quality and accessibility of city park facilities. The City Park Improvement Program […]
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State Opens City Parks Improvement Grant Application
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced $7.5 million for city park improvements around the state. Signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, 2024 Capital Outlay Projects Senate Bill 275 created the City Park Improvement Program to enhance the quality and accessibility of city park facilities. The City Park Improvement Program […]
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Harris backs ending taxes on tips, weeks after Trump made similar pledge
By Annabelle Timsit (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Vice President Kamala Harris is echoing an idea first proposed by her opponent, Donald Trump, by pledging that she would push to eliminate taxes on tips. “When I am president, we will continue our fight for working families of America, including to raise the minimum wage […]
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Experts warn of wider disruptions after Trump campaign reports hacking
(c) 2024 , The Washington Post · Abbie Cheeseman Analysts and intelligence experts warned Sunday that wider efforts may be underway by foreign powers to disrupt the U.S. presidential election, after the Trump campaign said it believed its email systems had been breached by hackers working for Iran. So far, two Democratic House members who have […]
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Pro-Palestinian protesters vow massive showing at Democratic convention
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