State Announces $76.2M Investment In Rural Healthcare
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority today announced a new $76.2 million federal funding opportunity through Healthy Horizons, part of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, to expand access to specialty, maternal, behavioral health and chronic disease care in rural, frontier and Tribal communities across the state.
“Rural health needs are different across New Mexico, so the solutions need to be different too,” said Elisa Wrede, acting rural health director. “Through Healthy Horizons, we are investing in regional partners who can bring providers, Tribal Read More
State Announces $4.5 Million For Outdoor Youth Programs
Cochiti Pueblo youth explore and connect with ancestral landscapes at Bandelier National Monument through the Keres Children’s Learning Center’s Outdoor Equity Fund-supported program. Courtesy/EDNM
EDNM News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is investing $4.5 million in youth outdoor programs after demand for the State’s Outdoor Equity Fund exceeded available funding by more than 90% last year, $3.7 million above the available amount.
The FY27 investment marks one of the largest annual allocations to date in the highly competitive program, which helps connect youth across New Mexico to outdoor Read More
Fugitive Who Stole Dead Man’s Identity For Four Decades Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A fugitive who lived for more than 40 years under the stolen identity of a deceased Arkansas man pleaded guilty to federal identity theft, passport fraud, and firearms offenses.
According to court documents, Stephen Craig Campbell, 73, assumed the identity of Walter Lee Coffman, who died in 1975 at the age of 22, just months after graduating from the University of Arkansas with an engineering degree in the early 1980s. Campbell first applied for a U.S. passport in Coffman’s name in 1984 and renewed it multiple times, always submitting his own photograph and current address. Read More
Republican Governors Association Statement On New Mexico Gubernatorial Primary
RGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released the following statement on the New Mexico Republican gubernatorial primary:
“Congratulations to Gregg Hull on his primary victory. As Mayor of Rio Rancho, Hull has helped create good-paying jobs, improved infrastructure, and cracked down on crime. That’s exactly what he will do as governor,” RGA Chair Governor Greg Gianforte said. “Deb Haaland turned her back on New Mexico to push Biden’s failed policies and the Green New Scam. New Mexico deserves a leader, not a career politician who forgot where Read More
Luján Presses Chief Of Forest Service On Uranium Mining In Carson National Forest
Senator Luján pressed Chief Tom Schultz on mining applications made by Gamma Resources. Watch full exchange here. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, questioned Tom Schultz, Chief of the Forest Service, regarding the proposal to conduct uranium mining within the Carson National Forest by the Canadian-based uranium company, Gamma Resources Ltd. During the exchange, Sen. Luján pressed Chief Tom Schultz on Gamma Resources Ltd. and emphasized his commitment to Read More
State Launches Advisory Board To Guide $200M Investment
EDNM News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s new Technology and Innovation Network Advisory Board held its inaugural meeting June 1, marking the beginning of formal oversight for more than $200 million in planned state technology and innovation investments.
The board will advise Economic Development New Mexico’s Technology & Innovation Office (TIO) on strategic planning, industry engagement and administration of the state’s Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D) Fund.
Of the more than $200 million in planned investments, $110 million will support the state’s RD&D Fund. TIO Read More
Fentanyl Free America: Support Can Save Lives
DEA News:
Many individuals and families are facing the effects of fentanyl. Knowing where to turn before, during, or after a crisis can make a meaningful difference.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) provides access to reliable information and support through the Fentanyl Free America initiative.
Support is available through trusted national resources, including:
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 24/7 treatment referral and information (English and Spanish)
- FindTreatment.gov: Find substance-use and mental health care near you
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Ongoing support
Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Remarks On First Semi-open Primary Election
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement this evening following the conclusion of the state’s first Semi-open Primary Election:
“We had a successful first Semi-open Primary Election thanks to the members of my team, county clerks, and the poll workers who have worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth voting process for all those who participated,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “More voters turned out during this year’s Primary Election Read More
Observe New Mexico Elections Deploys 35 Election Observers Across New Mexico For Primary Election
ONME News:
SANTA FE – Residents across the state are heading to the polls today during the Primary Election for major party candidates who will appear on the general election ballot this November.
Observe New Mexico Elections’ (ONME) nonpartisan election observers are assessing how the election was administered, what worked well, and what processes can be improved for the future.
Election observers are trained on relevant laws, procedures, and safeguards in New Mexico’s electoral process and verify that those procedures are consistently followed. Across 32 counties today, 35 trained Read More
Grocery Benefits For NM Kids Released After Federal Delay
HCA News:
SANTA FE — Summer grocery benefits held up by a federal funding delay will begin reaching nearly 293,000 New Mexico children June 15, with eligible families set to receive $120 per child through the state’s SUN Bucks program.
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a federal grocery benefits program administered in New Mexico by the Health Care Authority (HCA) and the Public Education Department (PED).
The program helps families buy food for children during the summer months when school meals may not be available. Eligible families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 per child. Read More
