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15 new positive cases across New Mexico’s public schools

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seven staff members, eight students tested positive

SANTA FE — The Public Education Department on Oct. 15 announced 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts. The following new cases have...

Governor emphasizes unity in Indigenous Peoples’ Day statement

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SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Oct. 12 in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:

“Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an important opportunity to honor the culture and traditions of New Mexico’s first citizens, our tribal brothers and sisters who make up such an important part of our state’s beautiful multicultural identity,” she said. “Tribal nations and their peoples have made incredible and unique contributions to not only our state but this country we all love.

“This year, the tribal nations of New Mexico have suffered and persevered amid the pandemic and economic crisis, showing incredible resilience and strength in the face of...

Three Public Regulation commissioners oppose Amendment One

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In last week’s paper, the Chair of the Public Regulation Commission told readers he opposed Constitutional Amendment One appearing on this year’s presidential election ballot in New Mexico.

Now two more commissioners have joined Stephen Fischmann.  They are Vice Chair Commissioner Jefferson L. Byrd and Commissioner Theresa Becenti-Aguilar.

Reforming the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has been an on-going debate and will now be left to the voters of New Mexico to decide.

In 2012, the Legislature and voters passed an amendment to Article 11 Section 1 of the New Mexico Constitution to ensure that PRC Commissioners meet minimum education, experience, and ethical...

Two New Mexico officials issue Voter Protection Advisory

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Santa Fe —Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attorney General Hector Balderas issued an advisory to all New Mexicans Oct. 14, reminding them of their right to participate in a free and fair election and providing critical information about the upcoming general election.

“New Mexican voters should be informed, and they should be confident that their elections are safe, secure, and free from intimidation,” Balderas said. “Secretary Toulouse Oliver and I will ensure that the electoral process is conducted openly and securely, and my office will hold anyone accountable who interferes with any New Mexican’s right to vote.”

“One of the best things for voter...

Voter registration deadlines extended

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Response to voter advocacy group challenge

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz.—A lawsuit filed by several voter advocacy groups has given people in three states extra time to register to vote.

U.S. District Court Judge Steven P. Logan issued a ruling Oct. 6 extending voter registration deadlines.

People in New Mexico can register to vote or update voter registration information in-person at the county clerk’s office until Oct. 31. Online options expired Oct. 6.

In Arizona, the voter registration deadline is 5 pm Oct. 23. That date includes online at https://azsos.gov, by mail or in person.

People in Utah also have until 5 pm Oct. 23 to register to vote online at...

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