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Another tough day for journalism. espn.com/horse-racing/s…

When it comes to #NM capital outlay spending, there’s usually no place like a legislator’s home district. But some lawmakers allocated money for projects well outside their districts, based on analysis of $1.2 billion package. abqjournal.com/news/article_0… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

In a precedent-setting opinion, the #NM Supreme Court ruled a lawmaker’s motivation is irrelevant when it comes to legislative immunity for official acts. The ruling comes after bench order resolved ex-senator’s retaliation lawsuit: abqjournal.com/news/article_7… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

I knew I shouldn’t have put away my skis yet!

#NM cannabis entrepreneur and former cabinet secretary Duke Rodriguez is considering a run for governor as a Republican. He told me he’s willing to invest significant personal resources in campaign if he ends up running: abqjournal.com/news/article_5… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Since returning from an overseas trade mission, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has spoken out about possible Medicaid cuts during national TV appearances. But the governor says she’s not severing ties with Trump administration: abqjournal.com/news/article_d… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Tried my hand at the meteorology beat, looking at how recent heavy rain and snow across parts of #NM impacted the state’s wildfire danger and drought conditions (hint: we’re still pretty dang dry). With great photos by Eddie Moore: abqjournal.com/news/article_2… via Albuquerque Journal #nmwx

#NM’s pension fund for retired public employees has a larger unfunded liability (about $9 billion) than it did before a 2020 solvency bill was passed. But pension fund officials insist the system is on the path to solid ground. abqjournal.com/news/article_7… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

There’s a new International District in the works in Albuquerque, but this one involves 7 foreign companies coming to #NM as part of business incubator. The NMexus Center grew out of the governor’s trade mission to India last year. abqjournal.com/business/artic… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

🚨 More than 90,000 #NM residents could lose health care coverage under congressional plan to trim Medicaid spending, according to state data. State leaders have been watching federal budget debate closely due to #NM demographics. abqjournal.com/news/article_d… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died due to the toxic mix of fentanyl and alcohol, according to autopsy results released today. His body was found last month in his patrol vehicle outside his home: abqjournal.com/news/article_b… via Albuquerque Journal

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized more funding for the #NM National Guard’s looming deployment to Albuquerque, bringing total to $1.5 million. The money will be used to provide pay, lodging and equipment to guard members. abqjournal.com/news/article_0… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

A special audit has been ordered into Mora County’s handling of $40 million in disaster relief loans received after a 2022 wildfire. #NM’s attorney general has also opened an investigation into possible financial improprieties. abqjournal.com/news/article_b… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

The money race is heating up in #NM’s open contest for governor, with Deb Haaland touting $3.7 million in contributions and Sam Bregman announcing more than $1 million in donations in five week-period after launching campaign: abqjournal.com/news/article_8… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

With just over a month before a new #NM child welfare oversight office comes into existence, lawmakers remain frustrated over Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s funding vetoes. But planning is underway to launch the office in July. abqjournal.com/news/article_2… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

A top #NM Democratic Party official has resigned just a month after winning election, citing exclusionary actions by new party leaders. The former party treasurer also cited a lack of diversity among current Democratic Party of New Mexico leadership. abqjournal.com/news/article_8… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

A recently-formed legislative subcommittee has begun digging into the impacts of federal funding reductions to #NM. Medicaid funding, SNAP administration and state jobs paid with federal dollars are among issues under scrutiny. abqjournal.com/news/article_c… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

#NM lawmakers enacted a Civil Rights Act in 2021 that allows lawsuits to be filed in state court for alleged rights violations. The Supreme Court this week issued ruling that sets new guidelines for immunity claims under the law. abqjournal.com/news/article_c… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

🚨 Breaking: The #NM Court of Appeals has dismissed a lawsuit challenging #NM’s protection of the state’s air, water and land from oil and natural gas-related pollution. Here’s background from when the lawsuit was filed in 2023: abqjournal.com/news/local/art… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol

In a stinging defeat for environmental groups, the #NM Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit that targeted the state’s pollution enforcement of the oil and natural gas industries. But the fight might not be over yet: abqjournal.com/news/article_c… via Albuquerque Journal #nmpol