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    • Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers if Roe v. Wade is overturned
      By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune | 6 hours ago

      "Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers if Roe v. Wade is overturned" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

    • With climate change fueling wildfires, changes are needed to prevent worse scenarios
      By Hannah Grover | May 23, 2022

      Climate change is contributing to the large wildfires that western states like New Mexico are experiencing, and scientists say humans need to make changes to prevent worse fire risks.

    • In light of drought, NM congresswomen introduce bills focused on water and science
      By Hannah Grover | May 23, 2022

      As New Mexico water users face ongoing shortages, the three congresswomen representing the state introduced two pieces of legislation intended to help communities—the Rio Grande Water Security Act and the Water Data Act.

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    • Weather station network intended to provide some security for farmers, ranchers
      By Hannah Grover | May 2, 2022

      Government programs provide insurance for ranchers if they lose their forage crops due to lack of rain, but the scarcity of rain gauges in New Mexico has limited the usefulness of this insurance, according to legislators who secured funding to build a network of weather stations throughout the state.

    • Rail Runner funding removed from junior spending bill
      By Hannah Grover | April 6, 2022

      The Rail Runner will not be receiving $1 million to temporarily reduce fares to riders.

    Recent Posts

    • U.S. Supreme Court Samuel Alito’s history of abortion differs from historians and Indigenous reproductive leaders 

      U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito provided a history of abortion rights in the U.S. in his draft opinion for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

    • Uninsured homes leave New Mexicans vulnerable in areas hit by wildfires

      Outside of the Glorieta Adventure Camp dining hall, 56-year-old Lisa Blackburde was having an emotion-filled conversation with a couple of other evacuees.  Nearly three weeks ago, as the fast-moving Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire made a run toward her home near Ledoux, Blackburde heeded a mandatory evacuation order that had already been in place for days.

    • Some NM cannabis producers may face higher than expected tax bill

      New Mexico recreational-use cannabis companies, for the first time, are required to file their gross receipts and cannabis excise taxes in one week.

    About Andy Lyman

    Andy Lyman

    Andy Lyman is an Albuquerque based reporter. He previously covered the New Mexico's legislative session for the New Mexico News Network and served as a reporter and host for numerous news outlets.

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