Non-Local News Releases

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New WASDE: World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates

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Published: 12 January 2024 12 January 2024

World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE)

January 12, 2024

Senator Crystal Diamond Brantley Introduces CYFD CARA Reform Legislation

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Published: 12 January 2024 12 January 2024

SANTA FE — Senator Crystal Diamond Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) today pre-filed a bill to reform and strengthen New Mexico’s Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Last month, the Legislative Finance Committee presented a blistering evaluation of CARA’s implementation by the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). The evaluation exposed a widespread failure by the department to implement and enforce family plans of care for infants born with drug and/or alcohol exposure. Of particular concern is the fact that 42 percent of families who were given a plan of care were completely unaware they had a plan. Further, almost half of families with a plan of care are not referred to substance use treatment and only 15 percent accept referrals.

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Republican State Representative Wants To Rescue Rural Hospitals

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Published: 11 January 2024 11 January 2024

SANTA FE, NM—State Representative Jack Chatfield filed a bill to provide financial relief to hospitals from the astronomical medical malpractice costs that drive up prices for both medical providers and patients. Medical malpractice premiums have recently increased by more than 200%, and that’s assuming hospitals can find an insurance carrier, causing significant financial pressure.

The bill would apply the same medical malpractice caps adopted in the 2023 session for independent healthcare facilities, to also apply to all New Mexico Hospitals. “For too long, the fear of excessive litigation has hindered our healthcare providers, driving up the cost of healthcare and preventing it from reaching those who need it most”, said Rep. Chatfield.

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NMSU names next dean of graduate school, associate provost for international affairs

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Published: 11 January 2024 11 January 2024

New Mexico State University has selected Ranjit Koodali as the next dean of the graduate school and associate provost for International Affairs. He will begin his new role Jan. 16.



Koodali comes to NMSU from Western Kentucky University, where he is a tenured professor of chemistry. He had previously served as associate provost for research and graduate education and was also named 2023 American Chemical Society Fellow.  



“I am delighted Dr. Koodali is joining NMSU, and we have high expectations that he will do a great job of integrating and improving our graduate school and international affairs operations,” said Alan Shoho, NMSU provost and chief academic officer.

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Nm House Republicans Vow To Propel Education Out Of Last Place

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Published: 11 January 2024 11 January 2024

NM HOUSE REPUBLICANS VOW TO PROPEL EDUCATION OUT OF LAST PLACE, PROPOSE SCHOOL CHOICE BILL

New Mexico House Republicans, under the leadership of Representative Ryan Lane (R-Aztec), announced a groundbreaking initiative for a scholarship tax credit aimed at improving the state's education standing and providing low-income families the ability to send their children to private schools. New Mexico, currently ranked last in the U.S. for education, faces a vital need for transformative and innovative policy measures. In response, Republican legislators have proposed far-reaching legislation that empowers families and incentivizes educational improvements through a tax credit program.

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NMDA is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program

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Published: 10 January 2024 10 January 2024

CoverCrophe New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program from Friday, Feb. 23 until Friday, April 26. Healthy Soil Program grantee Lyla Meadows planted the multi-species fall cover crop pictured above at her Luna Llena Farm in southwest Albuquerque. Meadows will soon spread compost and biochar across her farm to keep the soil covered and to boost soil organic matter. Learn more about NMDA’s Healthy Soil Program grants and register for an upcoming webinar: https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/healthy-soil-program.html .LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program from Friday, Feb. 23 until Friday, April 26.


NMDA will host two webinars in January to help prepare both applicant types to complete the online application for a Healthy Soil Program grant. NMDA will host a webinar for Individual Applicants Jan. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and another webinar for Eligible Entities Jan. 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required to attend either webinar. For related information, and to register for the webinars, visit the NMDA website.

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NMSU program helps improve lives of refugees in NM

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Published: 10 January 2024 10 January 2024

On a fall evening last semester, Syed Hashimi sat behind a computer on New Mexico State University’s Las Cruces campus, eager to begin the day’s lesson. He had gathered with a dozen others for a weekly computer skills class developed for refugees living in the United States.


 
The class was part of a program founded by Rajaa Shindi to improve the lives of refugees in southern New Mexico through education and job training. Shindi, a college assistant professor of information systems at NMSU, started the program in 2022 through a $150,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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Legislative Finance Committee - January 15, 2024 tentative

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Published: 10 January 2024 10 January 2024

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