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FBI: Border Patrol Agent Charged With Civil Rights Violation And Evidence Tampering Faces 20 Years In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Border Patrol agent for allegedly assaulting a handcuffed detainee and later concealing evidence to obstruct an investigation.

According to court records, May 22, 2023, Eduardo Prat, 40, allegedly strangled John Doe while performing his official duties as a Border Patrol agent in Doña Ana County, N.M. John Doe was handcuffed at the time of the alleged assault.

Subsequently, between May 22 and June 12, 2023, Prat allegedly concealed and covered up a body camera recording of the assault.

Prat is charged in federal court with deprivation Read More

Veteran Focused Hiring Events Across New Mexico In April

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) and the American Legion are partnering for the 11th consecutive year to host Heroes Hiring Heroes, a series of free hiring events connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military families, and the public with employers statewide.

“Veterans have the skill sets that businesses tell us are the most important, like leadership, adaptability, and strong work ethic. The Heroes Hiring Heroes events create a direct pathway to connect those strengths with employers who are ready to hire and invest in Read More

EEOC Sues St. Vincent Hospital For Disability Discrimination

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EEOC News:

SANTA FE — St. Vincent Hospital, a medical facility operating Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center (CSV) in Santa Fe, violated federal law by failing to accommodate an employee with a disability and firing her because of her disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.

According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, in or around 2021, a long-term employee of CSV fractured her foot and tore tendons in her ankle. After returning from medical leave and working light duty in a patient care position for months, the employee requested Read More

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Chaves County Authorities For Breaking Up Large-Scale Cockfighting Operation

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AWA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) today commended the swift and decisive actions of the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office in dismantling an illegal cockfighting operation in southeastern New Mexico that drew more than 100 participants. New Mexico was the 49th state to ban cockfighting, only outlawing staged knife fights between birds in 2007, with the late Gov. Bill Richardson strongly advocating for the prohibition.

According to local reporting, deputies acted on a tip and discovered a large gathering tied to an active cockfighting ring, detaining multiple individuals Read More

Luján Named 2026 James Beard Impact Award Honoree

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, released the following statement after being named a 2026 James Beard Impact Award honoree:

“I am deeply honored to receive this award from the James Beard Foundation. My work to protect and improve federal nutrition programs is driven by the folks back home in New Mexico working tirelessly to fight hunger in our communities every day. To these Read More

Rep. Rebecca Dow Urges Governor To Expand Educational Opportunity Through Federal Education Freedom Credit

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Rebecca Dow (R- Truth or Consequences) is urging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to opt New Mexico into the federal Education Freedom Credit program, calling it a timely opportunity to deliver meaningful, student-centered support to families across the state.

In a letter sent Monday, Rep. Dow emphasized that the program would expand access to educational resources for students, particularly those from low- and middle-income families, without requiring additional state spending.

“Too many New Mexico students are falling behind, and too many families lack Read More

Forest Service: Perch Fire In Guadalupe County Final Update

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NMFD News:

Final Update: Air support tankers completed retardant drops, allowing ground resources to stop forward progress on the Perch Fire and raising containment to 60%. Response crews are also engaged in securing spot fires that crossed over State Road 91, and continuing suppression activities around the main fire. Acreage estimates have been lowered to 57.5 acres. This will be the final notification on this incident unless there are significant changes.  

Evacuations / Closures: Evacuations were lifted at 7 p.m., per Guadalupe County.  

Shelters: Santa Rosa Blue Hole Convention Read More

RPNM Statement On Rise In Political Threats Of Violence

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RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela

RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela released an official statement on the recent threats of violence on display at the No Kings protests over the weekend, which included a death threat to ICE officers at a protest in Los Angeles:

“By choosing not to condemn these inexcusable actions, Democrats are playing right into the hands of those who wish to commit political violence,” Chairwoman Barela said. “Whether it’s spray-painting ‘kill your local ICE agent’ at a No Kings protest or staying silent when American citizens Read More