New Mexico COVID-19 update: 247 new cases, totaling 185,542 - 030221

Eleven additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday

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High Interest Loans Have a Purpose

By Paul J. Gessing

Politicians often claim to be helping “the poor” with the policies they enact.

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Lawsuit: Lujan Grisham engaged in sexual harassment cover up

Not only is Governor Lujan Grisham completely silent about the new sexual harassment allegations against

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Wizard of Id Comic for March 2, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for March 2, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Joint Statement from RPNM Women Executive Board Members on Women's History Month

Albuquerque, March 1—Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month. The following is a joint

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Grant County Commission work session 022321, part 4

[Editor's Note: Because of the length of the work session on Feb. 23, 2021, the coverage has been

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Scholarships for Med School Students Passes House Education Committee

Program keeps UNM medical students practicing in NM after graduation

Santa Fe, N.M. – A new

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Tax Fairness and Reform Bill Heads to House Floor

HB 291 expands proven poverty-reduction policies, providing relief to low-income workers and

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Senate confirms appointment of Deborah K. Romero as Cabinet Secretary of DFA

Unanimous confirmation vote (38-0)

The New Mexico Senate voted unanimously, confirming the

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Karen Trujillo Scholarship fund at New Mexico State University

A memorial fund has been established to honor Karen Trujillo, the Las Cruces Public Schools

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NMSU Provost announces visiting senior fellow for Global Affairs

New Mexico State University is welcoming former U.S. Ambassador Delano E. Lewis as visiting senior

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Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in Lubbock County

AUSTIN – Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in a free-ranging 8 ½-year-old mule

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CO-OP Program Awards $290,000 in Grants to Texas Communities

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Diversifies Audiences Engaged with the Outdoors

AUSTIN –

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Bill Modernizing NM Legislature Headed to House Floor

Creates a commission to review and propose improvements to the NM Legislature

Santa Fe, N.M. – A bill to

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More college students now eligible for SNAP food benefits through Coronavirus relief

SANTA FE – Thousands of New Mexico college students might be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental

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Governor Lujan Grisham Applauds Economic Security Measures

Initiatives Will Support Lasting Job Growth

SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and

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Deputy Cabinet Secretary Jennifer Pruett to retire

NMED invites applicants for Deputy Secretary position

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment

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Donald "Tip" Cowan, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM

tip cowanDonald “Tip” Cowan was born in Aurora, IL, on Sept. 16, 1931. He graduated from Saints Peter and

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True Media Bias podcast

Roundup at the Roundhouse 030121

Monday, March 1, 2021

WHAT'S HAPPENING
HOUSE APPROVES SICK LEAVE BILL

The House yesterday passed

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Lillian Brown, 95, of Cliff, NM

Lillian Brown, 95, of Cliff, New Mexico passed away February 19, 2021 at Fort Bayard Medical

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Centralized, Comprehensive Broadband Plan Heads to House Floor

The Connect New Mexico Act supports statewide broadband internet, providing internet access to all New

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Gloria Peru Lopez, 78, a resident of Tucson, AZ formerly of Bayard, NM - pending

Gloria Peru Lopez, 78, a resident of Tucson, AZ formerly of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest

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Barbara Oliveira, 79, a resident of Cliff, NM - pending

Barbara Oliveira, 79, a resident of Cliff, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, February 27, 2021 at

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