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State Democrats Launch Absentee Voting Phone Bank

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DPNM News:

Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Marg Elliston has kicked off a volunteer effort to contact voters around New Mexico and encourage them to vote absentee in New Mexico’s June primary.

More than 40 volunteers attended the kickoff event and a short training on how to phone bank from home.

The phone banking effort is in coordination with Democratic county and ward organizations that are currently calling local Democrats and encouraging them to vote absentee this June.

DPNM hopes to reach thousands of voters over the next few weeks through state, county, and ward-level efforts.

“It’s Read More

Heinrich Calls For Probe Into Release Of Sensitive Tribal Data

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement calling for an investigation into the release of sensitive information that tribal governments and other entities submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of the Interior related to CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds:

“I am disappointed and concerned by the release of sensitive data that Native American communities provided the Department of Treasury and Department of Interior. Tribal nations in New Mexico are facing a disproportionate Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Clarifies Law On Duress Defense In Case Involving Woman Who Hit Ex-Boyfriend With Her Car

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NMSC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court Thursday reinstated an Albuquerque woman’s convictions for hitting her ex-boyfriend with her car after fleeing his house where he had allegedly made unwanted sexual advances.

The Court’s unanimous ruling clarified New Mexico law on when criminal defendants can claim a defense of duress — that they were forced to act because of an immediate threat of serious harm. 

The justices overturned a decision of the Court of Appeals, which had ordered a new trial for Crystal Ortiz on charges of great bodily injury by vehicle and aggravated battery. The Court Read More

Udall Statement On Roll Backs To Clean Water Act

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, issued the following statement after the Trump administration issued its final rule rolling back Clean Water Act protections for most of New Mexico’s waterways under the “Waters of the United States” provision of the Clean Water Act:

“Even during a global pandemic, the environmental recklessness of the Trump administration knows no bounds. Americans are rightly outraged that the Trump administration Read More

Heinrich Update On COVID-19 Efforts In New Mexico

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) held a teleconference Thursday with New Mexico-based reporters to answer questions and discuss the latest on efforts to assist New Mexicans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recording of Heinrich’s remarks can be found HERE.

Heinrich’s as prepared for delivery are below:

Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me for another weekly update on our ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.

As you probably know, the Senate passed an interim emergency relief package on Tuesday.

The House Read More

SFNF Delays Fuelwood Permit Sales

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — In alignment with federal guidance and New Mexico public health orders, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will delay the sale of personal-use fuelwood permits to June 1 this year.

Typically, the SFNF starts selling permits on or before May 1. The decision to delay permit sales was based on the COVID-19 virus’ projected peak in New Mexico and the need to minimize exposure and risk.

As long as SFNF offices are conducting business virtually, the process for fuelwood permit sales will also be virtual. Sales will be completed with a credit or debit card over the phone, and the permit, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 2,726; 6 More Deaths

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NOTE: Due to a technical lapse, reporting results from some labs to the state Department of Health are delayed Sunday, April 26. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, April 27, or as soon as they are received and lab-confirmed.​ We are continuing to actively investigate cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 66 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested Read More

American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Announces Primary Endorsements For 2020 Legislative Candidates

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AFT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and AFT NM Committee on Political Education Vice President Sara Attleson released the following statements: 

“AFT NM’s Committee on Political Education held a series of interviews and asked candidates to complete questionnaires detailing their positions on public education and labor issues in New Mexico. Throughout the endorsement process, these candidates had the opportunity to indicate their support for our union’s values and detail how they would work to ensure the continued progress of our Read More

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