First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Now Completed For All 309 Long-Term Care Facilities Throughout New Mexico
ALTSD News:
…Clinics will vaccinate those who may have missed their first dose and deliver second doses
NEW MEXICO – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) announced that all of New Mexico’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities, including staff and residents, have had a vaccine clinic where the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was provided.
“In less than a month, New Mexico has reached every long-term care facility in the state,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “That’s something to celebrate. We know New Mexicans all want a faster process, Read More
Lawmakers Approve New Rules For Mostly Virtual Session
Rep. Daymon Ely, D-Albuquerque
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
Republicans on Monday tried to battle against changes to the way this year’s legislative session will run in the House of Representatives but were stymied by a Democratic majority.
Democrats hold a 45-25 advantage in the 70-member House of Representatives and voted to table or defeat several amendments proposed by Republicans during a three-hour-plus debate on the issue.
Democrats also led the charge Monday in a 48-22 vote to approve House Rules 1, legislation ensuring a mostly virtual session in the House against the backdrop of COVID-19 Read More
State Police Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico Counties In February 2021
NMSP News:
Statewide — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checks in all New Mexico counties during the month of February 2021.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision Read More
Vargas Takes Oath Of Office To New Mexico Supreme Court
Justice Julie J. Vargas is sworn into office by Chief Justice Michael E. Vigil. Standing next to Justice Vargas is her mother, Elisa Vargas. Courtesy/Administrative Office of the Courts
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — Supreme Court Justice Julie J. Vargas was sworn into office Monday.
Chief Justice Michael Vigil administered the oath of office to the justice during a ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom. Family members of the justice were present.
Other Supreme Court justices, friends and judicial colleagues attended remotely through an audio-video connection.
The governor appointed Justice Read More
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison On Child Pornography And International Kidnapping
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Clarence Michael Ransom, 53, of Las Cruces was sentenced Jan. 20 to 35 years in federal prison for attempted production of child pornography, international parental kidnapping and failure to report international travel as a sex offender.
Ransom pleaded guilty June 23, 2020. In the plea agreement, Ransom admitted having at least 10 sexually explicit conversations over an online social networking and dating platform in May 2019.
Ransom believed he was chatting with a 14-year-old girl, but the other party to the conversations was an undercover law enforcement officer. Read More
