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Published September 9, 2016 at 141 × 143 in

Lawmakers take field trip to get firsthand taste of school meals
By Santa Fe New Mexican | 4 hours ago
By Daniel J. Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexican Members of the powerful Senate Finance Committee took a field trip Friday to get a taste of what New Mexico students are eating at school — part of a fact-finding mission as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham champions a proposal to provide pupils free breakfast and lunch regardless of family income.
Scrase announces retirement as state human services secretary
By Santa Fe New Mexican | 4 hours ago
By Phill Casaus and Daniel J. Chacón Dr. David Scrase, whose near-weekly briefings during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic often served as a barometer of the state's desperate fight against the virus, announced he will retire from state government late next month.
Additional learning time soars through key committee with bipartisan support
By Santa Fe New Mexican | 4 hours ago
By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican Educators may be divided on a bill that would extend the number of hours they spend teaching students and building their own skills and knowledge, but lawmakers displayed rare bipartisan support for the initiative.

New full-spectrum reproductive health care clinic in Las Cruces still in planning stages
By Susan Dunlap | 4 hours ago
A new full-spectrum reproductive health clinic in Las Cruces is still, at least, a few years from becoming a reality, said Bold Futures Executive Director Charlene Bencomo.
Bill to continue a cancer registry generates debate
By Susan Dunlap | 4 hours ago
A bill that will, if enacted, appropriate $500,000 from the general fund to the board of regents of the University of New Mexico to support the operational infrastructure for the state’s human papillomavirus pap registry passed the House Health and Human Services Committee by 6 to 2 on Friday.

Patrick Davis is the executive director of ProgressNow NM, a public advocacy organization advocating for progressive causes in New Mexico.

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