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The New Mexico Sexual Assault Helpline supports survivors of sexual violence daily. We seek $2 million in recurring funds to maintain and expand services statewide. The Helpline has already assisted over 1,700 individuals in 25 counties, providing essential resources and support. Continued funding is crucial to ensure all survivors, particularly in rural areas, can access the help they need. Please support our mission.

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On February 2, 2026, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-3 to advance House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, which bans government contracts with ICE for detention. Supporters argue it reflects changing times, while opponents warn it could lead to worse conditions for detained immigrants. The debate included protests against ICE and concerns over job losses at local detention facilities. Committee Chair Sen. Joseph Cervantes acknowledged his changed stance on the issue.

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New Mexico's Rep. Kathleen Cates has introduced House Bill 26 to prohibit book banning in public libraries. The bill requires libraries to establish procedures for challenging materials and protects library employees from retaliation. Cates aims to refine the previous Librarian Protection Act, emphasizing librarian job security. Local authors, including Kit Rosewater, have faced censorship, highlighting the need for such legislation. The bill is part of a broader movement against book bans, with similar measures expected for K-12 schools and academic libraries. Advocacy groups are working to ensure New Mexico libraries maintain free access to information.

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New Mexico legislative leaders released a budget proposal on January 7, 2025, that does not fully fund Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's plan for universal child care. The governor's proposal included $163.2 million to sustain the program through July 2027, a 54.1% increase from the previous year. However, the legislative proposal only adds $13.7 million, or 4.5%. Concerns were raised about the sustainability of funding as costs are projected to rise significantly in the coming years. The governor expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for alignment with the Legislature on funding levels for this initiative.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/51939701

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/40474442

I've always wanted to talk about how weird it was scrolling through reddit and then suddenly seeing myself on the front page. I was banned from reddit for talking about politics (I am anti trump) on the air force reddit so I wasn't even able to comment on a post about me.

For some backstory, I was returning from a Halloween cruise and it was the only clean shirt I had left (I was planning on wearing it during the cruise as there were no children allowed on the cruise and with the theme I thought it would get a few laughs or at least start a conversation). I never did though and doing laundry on a cruise was quite expensive (I think 50 dollars per load or something like that). I tried to hide the shirt as best I could throughout the day as I do think it was slightly inappropriate to wear in a public setting.

For the record, I love all the comments roasting me and I laughed all fucking day reading them!

Anyways, I have always wanted to publicly talk about this and in my search for reddit alternatives I found lemmy so here we are. Thank you for coming to my ted talk.

Proof: https://i.imgur.com/rd9DPO8.jpeg

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Bernalillo County commissioners approved a master plan for Sedillo Ridge Open Space, opening it to public access while focusing on fire mitigation. Initial improvements include a parking lot and access trails.

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Castelion, a California defense contractor, has chosen Sandoval County for a 1,000-acre hypersonic missile manufacturing facility, Project Ranger, expected to create over 300 jobs with average salaries of $100,000. The project promises more than $650 million in economic output over ten years and involves an initial investment of over $100 million. However, community concerns about safety, environmental impact, and taxpayer accountability have emerged. Residents have raised issues regarding emergency response and potential groundwater contamination. The facility aims to enhance U.S. national security by increasing munitions manufacturing capacity.

Albuquerque has investigated 59 homicides this year through Nov. 11 — a 32% plunge from the same period last year and the city’s third straight year of declining homicides.

Keller credited “investment in technology,” including gunshot detection and license plate readers, along with increased civilian staff that freed up officers for “good old-fashioned police work.”

APD has solved 84% of this year’s homicide cases and cleared 25 cold cases from previous years, according to Atkins.

Albuquerque’s 32% drop in homicides mirrors declines in other large cities, city officials say, citing Major Cities Chiefs Association data.

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"New Mexico's Transportation Department plans to propose a 25-35% increase in vehicle registration fees and a new surcharge for electric vehicles to raise funds for road repairs. This proposal aims to address rising construction costs and declining revenues. Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna highlighted the need for these changes to maintain infrastructure, as fuel efficiency standards are reducing gas tax revenues significantly."

These locations will open from October 18 to November 1.

Hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless stated otherwise.

These sites will also open on Election Day, November 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

98th & Central Shopping Center 120 98th St NW, 87121 Suite B101 & B102

Andalucia Shopping Center 5600 Coors Blvd NW, 87120 Suite C-5

Bernalillo County Visitor and Cultural Center 6080 Isleta Blvd SW, 87105

Caracol Plaza 12500 Montgomery Blvd NE, 87111 Suite 101

Central Mercado 301 San Pedro Dr SE, 87108 Suites B, C, D, E

Clerk’s Annex 1500 Lomas Blvd NW, 87104 Suite A

Cottonwood West 10131 Coors Blvd NW, 87114 Suite C-02

Daskalos Center 5339 Menaul Blvd NE, 87110

Four Hills Shopping Center 13140 Central Ave SE, 87123 Suite 1420

Holly Plaza 6600 Holly Ave NE, 87113 Suite B-6

Isleta Elder Center 1005 Tribal Rd 140, Isleta 87022

Los Altos Plaza 4200 Wyoming Blvd NE, 87111 Suite B-3

Los Ranchos Villa 6601 4th St NW, 87107 Suite U

Petroglyph Plaza 8201 Golf Course Rd NW, 87120 Suite D-1

South Valley Multi-Purpose Senior Center 2008 Larrazolo Rd SW, 87105

The Shoppes at 6001 San Mateo 6001 San Mateo Blvd NE, 87109 Suite B-3

Tijeras City Hall 12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras 87059

To’Hajiilee Navajo Chapter Administration Building 91 Tribal Road N7071, To’Hajiilee 87026 Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

University of New Mexico Student Union Building, 87106 Louie’s Lounge

West Bluff Center 5211 Ouray Rd NW, 87120 Suite B

Buccaneer, a 22-year-old reticulated giraffe who charmed millions of visitors at the ABQ BioPark over nearly two decades, was euthanized Thursday due to declining mobility from arthritis, zoo officials announced.