Gorsuch Nominated to Supreme Court in High-Stakes Pick
President Trump names Neil Gorsuch a 49 year old conservative judge from the Denver based 10th Circuit to fill Justice Scalia's vacancy. The nomination boosts conservative influence on the court and faces a likely Senate battle with Democrats over the seat's legitimacy.
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Organic certification program withers in New Mexico
Satisfying consumer demand for organic products in New Mexico is an expanding industry but the state program responsible for inspecting and certifying organic farms is withering financially. The New Mexico Organic Certification Program has grappled with a $100,000-a-year deficit since the state cut the small agency's funding in 2010 and capped the fees it could collect from more than 150 organic farmers and processors.
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Pirtle Bill Aims to Limit Out of State Voter Registration
State Sen. Cliff Pirtle introduces Senate Bill 163 to restrict out-of-state voter registration efforts. The measure would require those who help complete registration applications to be registered and authorized, aiming to tighten oversight of registration assistance.
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New Mexico Governor Approves Cuts to School Reserves
Santa Fe New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez signed a plan to fix a budget deficit by reallocating 46 million dollars from local school district reserves to bolster the general fund while vetoing broader cuts to economic development incentives.
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Online planning tool aims to help funders and applicants
A New Mexico regional planning alliance launched a data sharing site named the Ristra Project to aid capital and economic development funding. Officials say the tool could also support capital outlay reform amid calls to depoliticize funding decisions, discussed at a transportation planning meeting.
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Eric Ghahate
New Mexico Association of Regional Councils
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