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Governor appoints Emily Kaltenbach Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services

By Enchantment State News | Sep 24, 2024

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Emily Kaltenbach as the new Cabinet Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD). Kaltenbach, who will start on November 4, 2024, has over two decades of experience in public policy, health care reform, and advocacy.

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Governor Lujan Grisham attends Climate Week 2024 in New York City

By Enchantment State News | Sep 23, 2024

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to New York City yesterday to participate in a major announcement during Climate Week 2024.

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Governor issues executive order on clean energy transition

By Enchantment State News | Sep 23, 2024

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an Executive Order to speed up New Mexico’s shift to a clean energy economy and address the urgent need for infrastructure development across the state.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New Mexico declines from Q1 to Q2

By Enchantment State News | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New Mexico in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $330,516, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Mexico receives $45 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Enchantment State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 133 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Mexico during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $321,433 in New Mexico for Q2

By Enchantment State News | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New Mexico during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $321,433, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 12.6% fewer home purchase loans in New Mexico in Q2

By Enchantment State News | Sep 14, 2024

There were 587 VA home purchases in New Mexico in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $194 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Mexico's Q1 individual income tax revenue down 3.5% from previous quarter

By Enchantment State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $551 million in individual income tax revenue for New Mexico, a 3.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Property tax revenue up 1,040% from previous quarter in New Mexico

By Enchantment State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $57 million in property tax revenue for New Mexico, a 1,040% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New Mexico's aging department secretary steps down after five years

By Enchantment State News | Sep 13, 2024

Jen Paul Schroer steps down as Aging Department Secretary

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State offers fire recovery aid through community events

By Enchantment State News | Sep 11, 2024

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Mescalero and Ruidoso on September 20-21 to offer crucial assistance and information to residents recovering from the destructive South Fork and Salt fires.

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Maggie Toulouse Oliver addresses U.S. House on 2024 election preparations

By Enchantment State News | Sep 11, 2024

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver appeared before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on House Administration, discussing election confidence and preparations for the upcoming 2024 General Election. The hearing, titled "American Confidence in Elections: Looking Ahead to the 2024 General Election," addressed declining public trust in election processes.

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New Mexico ranks 33rd in total VA home loans during Q2

By Enchantment State News | Sep 10, 2024

New Mexico ranked 33rd in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 886 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Mexico DOJ arrests Perry Pool for possession of child sexual abuse materials

By Enchantment State News | Sep 10, 2024

Special Agents from the New Mexico Department of Justice’s (NMDOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit have arrested and charged Perry Pool with possession of sexual exploitation of children under the age of 13.

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Governor appoints Mariana Padilla as secretary of Public Education Department

By Enchantment State News | Sep 10, 2024

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Mariana Padilla as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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Governor announces $46 million for rural healthcare providers in New Mexico

By Enchantment State News | Sep 9, 2024

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that $46 million is available for rural health care providers in New Mexico through the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund (RHCDF) to support vital services in underserved areas.

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Governor Lujan Grisham calls for public safety reforms after police-involved shooting

By Enchantment State News | Sep 9, 2024

Today, police defused a dangerous situation during a confrontation with a suspected criminal in downtown Santa Fe.

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Residents encouraged to provide feedback on proposed zoning code updates

By Enchantment State News | Sep 8, 2024

Residents are being urged to voice their opinions on the latest zoning code updates, which propose allowing retail stores and large apartment complexes in all neighborhoods. The presentation below provides more information on the new zoning revision and instructions on how to submit a comment.

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New Mexico ranked 34th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Enchantment State News | Sep 7, 2024

With $321,433 in home loans issued, New Mexico ranked 34th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: New Mexico one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Enchantment State News | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by Enchantment State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” New Mexico is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.