Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously today that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
A federal judge on Friday ruled it’s illegal for the Trump administration to stop federal food assistance and gave it until Monday to come up with a plan. That means millions are without those benefits over the weekend. But local restaurants around the state are stepping up to provide free meals for children and families.
Let's Talk New Mexico
Voters in cities and counties around New Mexico are choosing new local leaders like mayors, city council members, and county commissioners on Nov. 4, and also considering questions like school bonds. We'll talk about results with journalists and a professor.
Albuquerque Mayoral Election
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical was a Broadway smash, but the COVID pandemic halted its initial rise. The national tour was then delayed due to the pandemic. So it has become somewhat emblematic of the power of theater to reopen after Broadway went dark.
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The American Hospital Association reports that violence in the health care system has significantly increased over the past decade, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the University of New Mexico implemented a workplace violence program three years ago.