Medicare drug protection change sparks concern in Washington
The Obama administration proposes removing protected status for three drug classes in Medicare Part D antidepres sants antipsychotics and immunosuppressants. Advocates fear reduced access for mental health and transplant patients while CMS argues broader generic availability and savings justify the shift.
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Attorney General Budget Notes About Valley Meat Case Hearings
The AGs office spent $810 on services for Valley Meat related matters with Olson paid $10,345 for a two day Roswell NMED hearing. Ari Biernoff received $428 travel, $222 mileage, $172 lodging and $12 per diem. Biernoff, lead counsel in the Santa Fe state lawsuit, earns $66,660 salary. Pederson earned $85,851 and other attorneys paid include Fuqua 94,115 Cohen 83,258 Faux 85,851. Two court reporters were paid $2,021 for bond hearing and NMED permit transcript.
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Richardson and Navajo Nation seek model deal on wild horses
Richard son who founded the Foundation to Protect New Mexico Wildlife with Robert Redford is cited as Humane Horseman of the Year. The group leads a federal lawsuit against the Agriculture Department over horse slaughter permits for Valley Meat Co. and others. Talks with Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly followed concerns over feral horses. Shelly withdrew support for slaughter and halted roundup. Aiming for a final agreement within 60 days, Richardson hopes the Navajo model could set nationwide precedent. Legal fights continue as Valley Meat’s opening is paused amid environmental and food safety challenges raised by Attorney General Gary King. Valley's attorney accuses King of political conspiracy. a hearing is set for Monday.
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Police seek burglaries linked to recovered items
Police will compare jewelry camping gear and licenses from a cache to burglary and larceny reports. Sabrina Morales notes items span dates and urges precise reports with photos to help link cases and tie items to other property records.
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Chan Exhibit Showcases Indigenous History Influences
Chan, a UCLA and UIUC alumnus based in Chicago, displays works rooted in Tibetan Buddhist and Hopi Navajo histories. He blends spiritual themes, discusses his mixed Catholic Buddhist background, and previews prize pieces like Causation, with the show running through February 23 at the Roswell gallery.
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