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Gov. Lujan Grisham Appoints Melanie A. Kenderdine as Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary

By Enchantment State News | Apr 29, 2024

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico has announced the appointment of Melanie A. Kenderdine as the Cabinet Secretary of the state's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine, who currently serves as the co-founder, Principal, and Executive Vice President of the Energy Futures Initiative in Washington, D.C., will assume her role as EMNRD Secretary-Designate on May 8, 2024.In a statement, Gov. Lujan Grisham expressed her confidence in Kenderdine, stating, "Melanie has proven herself to be a strategic thinker in the realm of energy policy, and...

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Las Cruces Community Urged to Support New Crime Ordinances

By Enchantment State News | Apr 26, 2024

Las Cruces residents Sarah Smith, Julia Ruiz, and Juan Garcia have issued a call to action, urging the community to support two new ordinances aimed at addressing the crime situation in the city. The proposed ordinances, focusing on shopping cart containment and retrieval, as well as solicitation, have been put forward by the Las Cruces police department.According to the trio, "Dear Las Crucens, We need your help! Two new ordinances are being proposed to help with the crime situation in Las Cruces." The ordinances will be discussed exclusively at a work session scheduled...

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Community Church Invites All to Pancake Event This Saturday

By Enchantment State News | Apr 26, 2024

Lighthouse Community Church is inviting the public to join them this Saturday for a special pancake event. The event is set to take place on April 26, 2024.The church's spokesperson expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming event, stating, "We are excited to welcome everyone to join us for pancakes this Saturday."All community members are encouraged to attend the event and enjoy a morning of delicious pancakes.

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HELP Las Cruces Pass Two New CRIME ORDINANCES

By Enchantment State News | Apr 26, 2024

Las Cruces residents are being urged to get involved in the push for two new crime ordinances that are currently under consideration by the city. Sarah Smith, Julia Ruiz, and Juan Garcia have reached out to the community, stating, "Dear Las Crucens, We need your help! Two new ordinances are being proposed to help with the crime situation in Las Cruces."The proposed ordinances aim to address specific issues within the city. One of the ordinances focuses on shopping cart containment and retrieval, while the other pertains to solicitation. Las Cruces Police Department has...

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Financial Researcher: New Mexicans could see increase in credit card fraud under proposed credit card regulations

By Enchantment State News Service | Apr 25, 2024

Glenn Grossman, the director of research at financial advisory firm Cornerstone Advisors, said the pending federal “Credit Card Competition Act of 2023” (CCCA) could lead to an increase in credit card fraud.

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New Mexico: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New Mexico in 2023

By Enchantment State News | Apr 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Veterinary companies from New Mexico in 2023.

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Report: New Mexico ranked No. 42 for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023

By Enchantment State News Service | Apr 25, 2024

New Mexico ranked No. 42 in the country for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in New Mexico during 2023

By Enchantment State News | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Tobacco companies from New Mexico in 2023.

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Attorney General Raúl Torrez Urges Second Judicial District Court to Turn Over Public Records About Violations of Pretrial Supervision

By Enchantment State News | Apr 24, 2024

Albuquerque, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez has urged the Second Judicial District Court to correct an apparent violation of the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) arising from its recent denial of a request for GPS alerts and notifications for defendants under the supervision of the Court’s Pretrial Services Division (PTS).The IPRA request in question, initiated by investigative reporter Larry Barker of KRQE News 13, aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the court’s pretrial services, a matter of significant concern in New Mexico. Attorney General Torrez...

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Governors Lujan Grisham and Gordon Advocate for Civil Discourse in National Governors Association Initiative

By Enchantment State News | Apr 23, 2024

Governors Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Gordon of Wyoming have joined hands in the National Governors Association (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication and finding common ground in a divided political landscape.Governor Lujan Grisham highlighted the significance of respectful dialogue, stating, "At a time of deep partisan division in our nation, Gov. Gordon and I would like to remind our fellow Americans that the best way to resolve our differences and find common ground is by communicating respectfully with one...

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20 New Mexico hospitals participate in federal 340B Drug Pricing Program

By Enchantment State News | Apr 23, 2024

New Mexico has 20 hospitals in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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Which type of New Mexico companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Enchantment State News | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 43 inspections at 38 Food and Cosmetics companies from New Mexico in 2023.

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New Mexico: Drugs companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in New Mexico in 2023

By Enchantment State News | Apr 22, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from New Mexico in 2023.

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EPA Awards New Mexico $156 million for Solar for All program

By Enchantment State News | Apr 22, 2024

SANTA FE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that New Mexico is set to receive $156 million from the federal agency's Solar for All competition, aimed at providing solar power to low-income households in the state.Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “The EPA’s Solar for All program is an unprecedented investment in clean, affordable renewable energy for low-income communities across the country. It is only natural that New Mexico—a national leader in clean energy—would be among the states...

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in New Mexico during 2023

By Enchantment State News | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from New Mexico in 2023.

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County Commission to Issue Insulting National Day of Prayer Proclamation at 23 April BOCC Meeting

By Enchantment State News | Apr 20, 2024

Doña Ana County is set to witness a significant development at the upcoming County Commission meeting scheduled for April 23rd. The local National Day of Prayer task force has been diligently working to align the county's practices with federal law. However, this year's proclamation has sparked controversy due to its departure from the traditional template.According to an unnamed source, "This year’s proclamation is insultingly weak and doesn’t even mention God and misses the point of a day of prayer." The County Commissioners have chosen to deviate from the usual...

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Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces Special Session Starting July 18

By Enchantment State News | Apr 17, 2024

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she will call the New Mexico Legislature into a special session on Thursday, July 18 to take up additional public safety protections that New Mexicans demand. The special session is aimed at addressing the need for enhanced safety measures within the state.Governor Lujan Grisham expressed the importance of this special session by stating, "While we made some progress toward a safer New Mexico during the 30-day day session, we agree that we must do more." She emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the...

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Governor announces judicial appointment of Heidi Adams

By Enchantment State News | Apr 16, 2024

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday the appointment of Heidi Adams as the Tenth Judicial District Attorney. Adams, who has been serving as the Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Tenth Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Tucumcari since 2015, will now step into the role of District Attorney.Adams, a graduate of Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech School of Law, brings a wealth of experience to her new position. Prior to her role as Chief Deputy District Attorney, she worked as an assistant district attorney at the Potter County Attorney’s...

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Community Advocacy Organization Calls for Action to Support Alma d’Arte High School

By Enchantment State News | Apr 14, 2024

Alma d’Arte High School, a charter school in Las Cruces, is currently facing significant challenges. The school, which operates independently with its own school board, is not under the purview of Las Cruces Public Schools. Despite efforts by the school board to implement changes aimed at improving the school's situation, they are encountering opposition from students and parents. The school is now at risk of losing its state grants and potentially facing closure.In response to the urgent situation at Alma d’Arte High School, a community advocacy organization has issued a...

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Cody McDonald Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence

By Enchantment State News | Apr 12, 2024

Silver City, NM –Today, a Grant County jury convicted Cody McDonald of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Daniel Murillo. McDonald was found guilty of both counts and could face up to 18 years in prison. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.On the evening of November 18, 2020, an argument between McDonald and his child’s mother, Lorraine Wood, escalated into McDonald shooting a firearm, and fatally wounding Murillo, the boyfriend of Wood. McDonald then hid the firearm from authorities. Murillo was transported to...