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Schools allege overreach by New Mexico education secretary

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A coalition of school districts is challenging the authority of Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's education secretary to drastically limit in-person instruction, dictate COVID-19 testing procedures and ensure employment for school staff whether they return to work or not.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Schools allege overreach by New Mexico education secretary

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A coalition of school districts is challenging the authority of Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's education secretary to drastically limit in-person instruction, dictate COVID-19 testing procedures and ensure employment for school staff whether they return to work or not.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New Mexico offers scholarships for advanced teacher training

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say they’re making funds available to mid-level public school teachers to cover the cost of continuing education certifications that can lead to a significant salary increase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New Mexico to require job searches for unemployment benefits

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say a looming requirement for New Mexicans on unemployment to show they are looking for work is an unfortunate symptom of inaction in Washington and the result of inflexible federal regulations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New Mexico offers scholarships for advanced teacher training

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say they’re making funds available to mid-level public school teachers to cover the cost of continuing education certifications that can lead to a significant salary increase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Supreme Court shuffle ups gay marriage ballot measure stakes

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Proponents of a state ballot initiative that proposes removing a defunct ban on same-sex marriage from Nevada's constitution are saying the uncertainty that's followed the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has injected new urgency — and anxiety — into their campaign.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New Mexico to require job searches for unemployment benefits

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say a looming requirement for New Mexicans on unemployment to show they are looking for work is an unfortunate symptom of inaction in Washington and the result of inflexible federal regulations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Supreme Court shuffle ups gay marriage ballot measure stakes

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Proponents of a state ballot initiative that proposes removing a defunct ban on same-sex marriage from Nevada's constitution are saying the uncertainty that's followed the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has injected new urgency — and anxiety — into their campaign.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Strict rules keep business out of New Mexico loan program

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Only about $20 million of a $400 million loan program for New Mexico small businesses hit by the pandemic has been approved to send out since the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FBI agent, federal prosecutor assigned to monitor election

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal law enforcement authorities are stepping up their vigilance of elections violations by establishing an FBI command post in Albuquerque and assigning a prosecutor to monitor complaints or threats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FBI agent, federal prosecutor assigned to monitor election

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal law enforcement authorities are stepping up their vigilance of elections violations by establishing an FBI command post in Albuquerque and assigning a prosecutor to monitor complaints or threats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nevada to allow most youth sports to resume competition

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Organized sporting events will resume in Nevada for grade school-aged students after almost seven months of hiatus, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday at a news conference in Las Vegas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nevada to allow most youth sports to resume competition

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Organized sporting events will resume in Nevada for grade school-aged students after almost seven months of hiatus, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday at a news conference in Las Vegas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nevada's top prosecutor warns against voter intimidation

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said Thursday he is worried about the possibility of voter intimidation after President Donald Trump implored supporters to “watch very carefully” at the polls. State prosecutors plan strict enforcement, Ford said in an interview.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

New Mexico senator seeks better air quality in US schools

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced a bill Thursday aimed at improving air quality in schools.
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