Source New Mexico

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Couy Griffin first elected official barred from office for participating in Jan. 6 attack

by Source New Mexico in January 6th Insurrection Sep 7, 2022 — 4 min read

by Ryan Lowery, Source New Mexico September 6, 2022 A New Mexico District Court judge on Tuesday ordered the removal of Republican Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin from his elected position and barred him for life from serving in elected federal and state positions. This ruling marks the first time...

With two Starbucks stores in New Mexico set to unionize, organizers feel solidarity

by Source New Mexico in American Labor Aug 22, 2022 — 5 min read

by Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico August 22, 2022 Thursday was supposed to be Shawn Harper-Ray’s day off. That day last week at the Starbucks in Santa Fe on St. Michael’s Drive between Calle Lorca and Plaza del Sur Drive, a couple of workers called in sick. One...

New Mexico Lawmakers hope to derail radioactive waste permit

by Source New Mexico in The Nation Feb 5, 2022 — 3 min read

New Mexico Downwinders demand recognition, justice

by Source New Mexico in The Nation Jan 27, 2022 — 5 min read

National Guard members show up for their first day teaching public school, providing child care

by Source New Mexico in COVID-19 Jan 25, 2022 — 4 min read