SANTA FE — State Auditor Wayne Johnson is warning state and local agencies today that a scam artist could target their finance employees with fraudulent invoices for significant amounts of money. In the past, some New Mexico entities have fallen victim to such fraud, costing taxpayers thousands.

“These criminals are very savvy and convincing,” Johnson said. “They do their research and often know how specific agencies work, and who works there. We have to be careful and rely on internal control methods to safeguard public money. Unfortunately, over the years we’ve seen schools, cities, and counties fall prey to these scams, costing us more than half a million of valuable tax...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., met with Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Mignon Clyburn April 24 to discuss improving access to high-speed internet in Tribal communities and protecting net neutrality.

“Access to a free and open internet is essential to fostering innovation and education, and promoting civic engagement,” Heinrich said. “Commissioner Clyburn has been a champion of defending net neutrality and closing the digital divide in our rural and Tribal communities. I’m pleased to have the opportunity to work with Commissioner Clyburn on improving broadband infrastructure and grateful for her support for our Tribal...

April 21-28 is National Infant Immunization Week

SANTA FE  — The New Mexico Department of Health reminds New Mexico parents about the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Observed annually, National Infant Immunization Week highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrates the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States.

“Delaying your child’s vaccines or refusing vaccines leaves your child vulnerable and puts vulnerable members of our community at risk,” NMDOH Cabinet Secretary Lynn Gallagher said. “Giving babies the recommended...

WINDOW ROCK — The 23rd Navajo Nation Council considered Legislation No. 0428-17 on the fourth day of the 2018 Spring Council Session, seeking to enact a Revenge Porn Act while amending other sexual offenses within the Navajo Nation Criminal Code Title 17. Currently, 38 states and the District of Columbia have enacted revenge porn laws.

The legislation defines “revenge porn” as “sexually explicit images of a person posted online without that person’s consent, especially as a form of revenge of harassment.” Images are defined as photographs, video, film, or digital recording, and online dissemination defined as delivery through an electronic mail address, mobile device...