/tags/rod-montoya Rod Montoya en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:08:05 GMT /local-news/2024-09-03/governor-touts-results-of-human-trafficking-crackdown Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and key members of her Organized Crime Commission on Tuesday announced the results of an operation tackling human trafficking and organized crime in southern New Mexico. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:08:05 GMT /local-news/2024-09-03/governor-touts-results-of-human-trafficking-crackdown Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-01-11/following-concerns-over-state-police-raises-agency-asks-lawmakers-to-boost-pay-of-retirement-age-officers After some lawmakers took issue with proposed raises for State Police officers meant to help with recruitment, the Department of Public Safety is asking the Legislature to consider instead funding bonuses for senior officers to help stem retirements. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:28:46 GMT /local-news/2024-01-11/following-concerns-over-state-police-raises-agency-asks-lawmakers-to-boost-pay-of-retirement-age-officers Nash Jones /local-news/2024-01-09/proposed-salary-increase-for-new-mexico-state-police-draws-concern Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing a $10.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year. That includes a 14% raise for state police officers. But some lawmakers have mixed feelings on the proposal Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:59:05 GMT /local-news/2024-01-09/proposed-salary-increase-for-new-mexico-state-police-draws-concern Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-12-14/lawmakers-question-nm-environment-departments-request-for-a-bigger-budget Environment Secretary James Kenney presented his agency’s budget request to a panel of lawmakers this week, which asks for an additional $9 million dollars. It would be the fifth straight budget increase for the agency. But members of the Legislative Finance Committee questioned whether the department should get more to work with when it didn’t spend down all of this year’s budget. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:59:49 GMT /local-news/2023-12-14/lawmakers-question-nm-environment-departments-request-for-a-bigger-budget Nash Jones /local-news/2023-08-08/navajo-nation-gives-updates-on-program-to-bring-electricity-to-communities In a legislative meeting on Monday the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) reported on an initiative that's working to bring electricity to rural Navajo communities. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:09:06 GMT /local-news/2023-08-08/navajo-nation-gives-updates-on-program-to-bring-electricity-to-communities Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-03-17/nm-would-remain-a-safe-haven-for-abortion-and-trans-health-care-under-approved-bill Following an hours-long debate, the New Mexico House passed a bill to protect those who provide or seek abortions or gender-affirming care in the state. the measure would enshrine into law safeguards for out-of-state patients and clinicians issued by executive order after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:55:11 GMT /local-news/2023-03-17/nm-would-remain-a-safe-haven-for-abortion-and-trans-health-care-under-approved-bill Nash Jones /local-news/2022-08-12/republican-national-committee-courts-nm-hispanic-voters-with-new-community-center With the midterm elections approaching in November, the Republican National Committee is expanding the footprint of what they’re calling their “minority outreach centers” by opening their latest Hispanic Community Center in Albuquerque. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:16:44 GMT /local-news/2022-08-12/republican-national-committee-courts-nm-hispanic-voters-with-new-community-center Nash Jones