Bill to partially open primaries reaches governor desk
New Mexico moves SB 16 to Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham after House passage 36 to 33. The measure would let decline to state and minor party voters participate in Democratic or Republican primaries while parties cover their own costs. DTS voters total 328,182 along with 15,341 Libertarians and 12,931 Greens.
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Brain Injury Awareness Month Highlighted by NMDOH
The New Mexico Department of Health marks Brain Injury Awareness Month noting that TBI deaths in 2023 reached about 584 with a rate nearly 39 percent above the national average. Adults 85 and older had the highest death rate, as officials urge prompt medical care after head injuries and preventive steps like seatbelt use helmets and fall risk reduction.
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Roswell Considers GRT Flood Recovery Levy Friday
Roswell City Council will hold a special Friday meeting to hear public input and vote on Ordinance 25-02 a zero interest flood recovery gross receipts tax to fund flood damages estimated at 260 million dollars. FEMA covers up to 75 percent and the plan seeks a 0.375 percent levy plus revolving loan options.
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