New Mexico GOP leader alleges political research by Epstein truth commission PR firmNew Mexico House GOP Leader Gail Armstrong alleges the Epstein truth commission’s PR firm researched lawmakers’ political backgrounds. Democratic members say Republicans are creating controversy around the panel’s work.Albuquerque Journal5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationepstein truth commission controversy
Gallup’s Dr. Heidi Overton nominated to lead FDAVince Torres highlights Gallup native Dr. Heidi Overton’s qualifications and New Mexico roots as she seeks Senate confirmation to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Albuquerque Journal8d agoWhole story →Healthfda nomination hearing
approved vaccines are safe at Senate hearingDr. Heidi Overton, a University of New Mexico medical school graduate and Trump’s FDA nominee, told senators FDA-approved vaccines, including MMR, are safe and effective.Albuquerque Journal11d agoWhole story →HealthEducationfda nominee senate hearing
Beloved member of Weed or identity thief and attempted murderer?A 76-year-old man accused of trying to blow up his ex-wife in Wyoming before living under the identity of a dead college classmate for 40 years — much of that time in New Mexico — has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison.Albuquerque Journal29d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationidentity thief sentencing
Opinion: From scarcity to abundanceAlbuquerque Mayor Tim Keller argues New Mexico must shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, leveraging the state's $70 billion fund to invest in housing, education, and community growth.Albuquerque Journal1mo agoWhole story →BuildEducationTim Keller
New Mexico downwinder says Rep. Vasquez voted no on RECA expansionA rancher 20 miles north of the Trinity Site shares her family's cancer history and calls out Rep. Gabe Vasquez for voting against the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expansion that finally recognized New Mexico downwinders.Albuquerque Journal2mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentGabe VasquezS 380reca expansion vote
Facing the fallout: Downwinders push to expand nuclear compensation lawA proposed amendment to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, co-sponsored by New Mexico U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez would extend the filing deadline to 2043 and open eligibility to more New Mexico downwinders affected by atomic testing.Albuquerque Journal3mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentGabe Vasquezreca amendment proposal
New Mexico's caregiver shortage demands urgent action nowRep. Gabe Vasquez introduces the Careworker Visa Act to address New Mexico's growing caregiver shortage, aiming to fill critical childcare and eldercare workforce gaps affecting thousands of families.Albuquerque Journal4mo agoWhole story →HealthJusticeGabe Vasquezcareworker visa act introduction
