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Grisham targets restaurant industry in latest exercise of emergency powers

By Kimberly James | 4 years ago

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham revoked operating licenses from a handful of restaurants who did not comply with the forced shut down and instead allowed patients to dine in.

Santa Fe Police cadets to see pay increase

By Kimberly James | Mar 5, 2020

The Santa Fe Police Department is raising the starting wage for cadets to $21 an hour, hoping the offer will help them to fill 28 vacancies.

Recreational cannabis legalization one step closer in N.M.

By Kimberly James | Feb 16, 2020

The state Senate Public Affairs Committee recently voted to approve a cannabis-legalization bill that was presented by legalization proponent and medical cannabis patient New Mexico Sen. Jacob Candelaria (D-Albuquerque).

One way or another, New Mexico's minimum wage is increasing

By Kimberly James | Jan 24, 2020

New Mexico state Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero (D-Albuquerque) recently introduced a bill that would raise New Mexico's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025.

Energy Transition Act will increase consumer utility costs

By Kimberly James | Jan 24, 2020

New Mexico electricity rates are projected to increase dramatically over the next 10 years as the result of a new state law requiring the use of more renewable energy sources.