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A polling location on Albuquerque’s Westside in 2022
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In the wake of President Donald Trump's recent call to "nationalize" elections, New Mexico could move to set new guardrails against possible federal interference at polling places.
In 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a lower court's ruling effectively granting state and local governments in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas the right to limit what materials people can access in their public libraries.
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In many states, librarians bear the brunt of anger from people on both sides of book banning, and a new documentary highlights the emotional toll.
Let's Talk New Mexico
Medlegal Advisors
This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll be discussing the bill going through the Roundhouse trying to reform New Mexico's medical malpractice system and what supporters are saying will help recruit and retain health care workers, while opponents push back.
Finding Help With Food
More than half a million New Mexicans will see their monthly grocery budgets shrink significantly when the U.S. government cuts off extra aid that had been doled out during the coronavirus pandemic. Top New Mexico officials issued the warning Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, saying it will take a mix of short and long-term efforts to fill gaps that will be created when the extra food assistance ends after next month.
Susan Montoya Bryan
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A list of resources around New Mexico for those who need assistance in the wake of the ongoing government shutdown and disruption in SNAP benefits.