New Mexico Lags on Unemployment Benefits Despite Solvent Fund
The Economic Policy Institute and partners rate New Mexico failing in eligibility and preparedness for unemployment benefits while praising the fund’s solvency. About 23 percent of unemployed qualify for benefits, far below the national 43.3 percent. The fund holds about $600 million, with $34 million more from federal extended benefits. Rep. Mimi Stewart calls for reform to modernize eligibility for seasonal, part time, and women workers.
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District justice pleads innocent in separate drug case
LAS CRUCES AP A state district judge Thomas Cornish Jr 53 was charged with possession of a controlled substance after a drunken driving conviction. He was suspended with pay and faces up to 23 years while authorities seek reprimand and counseling.
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Supreme Court Rejects Review in Mantelli Case
The New Mexico Supreme Court refused to review the Court of Appeals ruling that Mantelli must face a new trial. Mantelli, a former Las Vegas officer, was convicted in 1999 of voluntary manslaughter and other charges for the 1998 fatal shooting of Abelino Montoya, a Robertson High School senior. The appeal focused on jury instructions regarding justifiable homicide by a police officer.
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