State eyes larger private women's prison for growth
New Mexico officials consider bidding a private operator to house up to 850 female inmates as growth projections show 2017 at 700 and 2023 near 800. Current Grants facility holds about 600 and the contract with CCA ends in 2015. negotiations include a Los Lunas halfway house option.
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Susana Martinez
Corrections
Gregg Marcantel
Grants
Corrections Corporation of America
CCA
Marcantel
New Mexico Sentencing Commission
Los Lunas
E-Cig Debate Continues as City Council Deliberates
Henderson warns of losses with vaping restrictions while supporters rally for veterans. The council grants American Legion Post 28 a club liquor license, with funds supporting youth programs. Savino Sanchez votes against. Mayor Kintigh urges veterans to maintain civic leadership and responsible conduct.
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Henderson
American Legion Post 28
Veterans’ Organization
American Legion
Savino Sanchez
Dennis Kintigh
Give Grande New Mexico targets millennials in online fund drive
The Give Grande New Mexico campaign runs online from May 6 offering a ten dollar baseline gift to support regional nonprofits. It ties into Give Local America and seeks broad statewide participation, aiming to make it the largest giving day yet. Local groups emphasize nonprofits’ role in food shelter and cultural well being for families.
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Give Local
Cook
New Mexico
Albuquerque must overhaul police use of force policy under federal scrutiny
Justice Department officials say Albuquerque Police Department shows systemic deficiencies including poor oversight, weak training, and ineffective policies leading to unreasonable force. Reforms focus on de escalation, crisis intervention training, and stronger internal accountability with a federal monitor possible.
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Jocelyn Samuels
Justice Department
Berry
Albuquerque
Samuels
Police Department
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New Orleans
Seattle
Barack Obama
Rodney King
Justice
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