Oversight

UNM LEAF meets with attorney general’s office on divestment complaint

612 Views   Official review on the legality of the University of New Mexico Foundation’s indirect investment in fossil fuel companies is ongoing, and the UNM Leaders for Environmental Action and Foresight aren’t giving up. After an initial intake meeting with the office of the attorney general on Dec. 17, 2021,

Lawmakers want to study costs, benefits of public power

554 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — More than a dozen New Mexico lawmakers are petitioning state regulators to study the potential costs and benefits of publicly-owned electrical power for the state. The petition was made public Tuesday.

Let’s Talk The New World Of Legal Cannabis

460 Views   Let’s Talk New Mexico 4/08 8am: Last week in a special session of the New Mexico Legislature lawmakers moved to legalize recreational cannabis and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to sign the legislation. The changes allows individuals to grow for personal use or to sell with a

Attorney General Shines Light On OMI Contracts

519 Views   Opinion Defines what is the Public’s Business In a significant opinion enforcing transparency and accountability, the office of the New Mexico Attorney General (AG) has resolved the issue of what constitutes the “public’s business,” as it pertains to the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).

New Mexico Lawmaker says federal aid money being misused

521 Views   Millions going to undocumented immigrants ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — This week, City of Albuquerque staff announced $2.5 million in federal aid would be given to people they say are those most in need, regardless of their immigration status. Those who qualify will receive $2,000 per family.

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