Water bills listed and vetoed in New Mexico session
Lawmakers debated HB 38 the Forest and Watershed Restoration Act creating an advisory board and fund to speed restoration work. Gov. Susana Martinez vetoed it citing unnecessary bureaucracy despite bipartisan support and funding tied to passage. SB 400 and SB 396 died or advanced modestly amid budget constraints.
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State Land Office
Paul Bandy
R-Aztec
Peter Wirth
Santa Fe
EMNRD
Forestry
Susana Martinez
Martinez
Rio Grande Trail
New Mexico First
Sion
Senate
New Mexico
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
New Mexico National Guard
Department
Senate Finance Committee
Emer
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Farmers and Acequia Associations
New Mexico News Services
Editorial warns against criminalizing free-range parenting
The piece argues against criminalizing free-range parenting amid incidents in Silver Spring Maryland involving siblings aged 6 and 10. It notes CPS involvement and unsubstantiated neglect findings while highlighting advocates who view parenting as fostering self-reliance and references other cases in Florida Texas and South Carolina. The author cites Lenore Skenazy and the slow parenting movement as context.
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Silver Spring
Danielle
Alexander Meiliv
Child Protective Services
CPS
Meities
Danielle Meiliv
National Institutes of Health
Lenore Skenazy
New York City
Florida
Austin
Texas
South Carolina
St. Louisans
Shawn Horn
Politics and Pressures Blur Lines in Law Enforcement
A veteran reporter argues that police departments face political pressure from mayors and officials. He cites cases of mayoral interference, manipulation of leadership, and coverups, plus later concerns about excessive force and race amid public scrutiny of policing.
Ready-made toddler foods may exceed salt and sugar goals
A Pediatrics study of over 1 000 infant and toddler foods finds most toddler dinners and snacks contain added salt and sugars while infant foods are generally lower in sodium and sugar. Parents can reduce risk by choosing low sodium options, checking serving sizes, and prioritizing water and milk.
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Doctor K
Pediatrics
United States
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