New Mexico Supreme Court Broadens Legal Grounds For Civil Lawsuits On Outside Of State Businesses Or Individuals
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court Thursday issued an opinion broadening when a business or individual from outside of New Mexico can be sued for damages in the state.
In its unanimous opinion involving damage claims against law firms for a tobacco company, New Mexico’s highest court for the first time adopted “conspiracy jurisdiction” for civil lawsuits.
That legal theory allows defendants, who are alleged to be part of an unlawful civil conspiracy, to be sued in state court on the basis of their co-conspirators’ actions directed at New Mexico.
“We hold that conspiracy jurisdiction Read More
Los Alamos Geological Society To Meet April 15
LAGS News:
Council OKs Completing Plan For Eastern Downtown MRA
The boundary map for the MRA for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Work on the metropolitan redevelopment area (MRA) plan for the eastern portion of downtown Los Alamos will continue; Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved to see the plan through to its completion during its regular meeting Tuesday.
Council directed staff to present the finalized plan for consideration before the end of this summer.
During the discussion of the MRA, County Manager Anne Laurent reported that she estimates the Read More
Judge Dismisses All Charges In Parent’s Suit Against LAPS
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
State District Court Judge Jason Lidyard has dismissed all 18 charges in the lawsuit brought by former Los Alamos High School parent Luckie Daniels against Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS).
Daniels filed an 84-page lawsuit against the district on Nov. 27, 2023, alleging her civil rights had been violated. She named the superintendent, assistant superintendent and members of the school board in her suit and sought $558,400 in damages (link).
“The dismissal of all counts in the case against Los Alamos School Board is a clear affirmation Read More
Governor Of New Mexico Signs 10 More Bills Into Law
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed 10 bills addressing a wide range of issues including worker protections, education, public safety, economic development and community support.
Economic development and worker protections:
- HB 006: IRB Project Minimum Wage
- HB 020: Technology & Innovation Division
- SB 059: Public Works Minimum Wage Definitions
Education and student safety:
- HB 054: Defibrillators In Every High School
- HB 532: Student Water Safety Guidance
Public safety and legal improvements:
- SB 070: Add
Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland’s Campaign Finance Report Breaks Records With Nearly $3 Million Raised
Deb Haaland
From Deb Haaland for New Mexico Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday, the Deb Haaland for New Mexico campaign announced that she has broken records, raising nearly $3 million in contributions from more than 39,000 donors since launching her campaign less than two months ago, including donations from all 33 counties in New Mexico.
This fundraising haul is the highest amount raised in a New Mexico gubernatorial race since campaign finance reporting has been recorded, demonstrating clear fervor for Haaland to be the next governor of New Mexico.
Haaland launched her campaign with a Read More
Governor Signs Into Law Increase To Top Oil And Gas Royalty Rate On New Mexico’s Best State Lands
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard pushed for legislation to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state lands will be signed into law today by the governor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
- Offering market rate for premium tracts would generate over a billion dollars in additional value for public schools, universities and hospitals
SANTA FE – Legislation pushed by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state Read More
NMDOH: April Is National Alcohol Awareness Month
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Alcohol Awareness Month is an ideal time to educate ourselves and others about alcohol-related risks, such as cancer, chronic liver disease, and death as well as to acknowledge those who are in recovery.
New Mexico has historically had the highest rate of alcohol-related death in the nation. When comparing the most recently available national data from 2021, the state’s rate of alcohol-related death was more than two times higher than the alcohol-related death rate in the United States. Still, some progress is being made. In 2023, there were 1,896 alcohol-related deaths Read More
Secret City Esports Sends Six Teams To NMAA State Championships
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School Esports Team, Secret City Esports, is sending six teams to the NMAA State Championships being held April 10-12.
The team was recently ranked the number three program in the United States by USA Today. This is the second year in a row making the top 25. Last year, they came in third overall at the state finals.
Esports became a New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) sanctioned activity in 2019.
That year, teams from Los Alamos placed 2nd at the state competition. In 2021, they were named 4A state champions.
LAHS teacher Libbi Lovejoy is the sponsor of the Esports Read More
Taos Watercolor Society Announces Spring/Summer Show At The Historic Taos Inn
TWS News:
The Taos Watercolor Society (TWS) is pleased to announce a Spring/Summer group show at The Historic Taos Inn, beginning April 13, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2025. TWS is thrilled to be showcasing their talented artists at this historic venue.
A free reception will be held from 4–6 p.m., April 25, in the Library Room off of the bar at the Taos Inn.
Artists participating include Signature members Lonnie Shan, Karen McCurtain Blair, Cher McMacken, Marilyn Price Reinbolt, Allegra Sleep, Jinx Wright and Linda Grams-Henderson.
In addition, active members of TWS showing are: Jo Fortier, Nancy Read More
