/tags/antonio-maestas Antonio Maestas en-US Copyright Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:22:49 GMT /local-news/2020-06-18/ynmg-covid-emergency-session-day-one In episode 77 we dive into the state’s special legislative session that started today. The primary reason for the emergency meeting is to address the… Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:22:49 GMT /local-news/2020-06-18/ynmg-covid-emergency-session-day-one Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2018-12-20/audit-points-to-medical-mistakes-in-n-m-prisons When people are behind bars, the government is responsible for their health care. That’s in the U.S. Constitution. Anything less is considered cruel and… Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:57:02 GMT /local-news/2018-12-20/audit-points-to-medical-mistakes-in-n-m-prisons Marisa Demarco /local-news/2018-02-07/lawmakers-say-some-petty-crimes-deserve-only-tickets New Mexico’s criminal justice system gets clogged. The courts, the public prosecutors and defenders, they’ve all said they don’t have enough money or… Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:54:08 GMT /local-news/2018-02-07/lawmakers-say-some-petty-crimes-deserve-only-tickets Marisa Demarco /local-news/2017-09-19/crime-and-the-election-in-albuquerque Let’s Talk New Mexico 9/21 8a: It’s the No. 1 issue on voters’ minds heading into the municipal election on October 3. Some mayoral and Council candidates… Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:20:02 GMT /local-news/2017-09-19/crime-and-the-election-in-albuquerque Marisa Demarco /public-health-new-mexico/2016-02-22/wrap-up-public-health-in-2016-legislature Study Low-Cost Loans To State Employees — PASSEDWhen folks in New Mexico need quick money for things like groceries or medical bills, they often turn to… Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:33:30 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-02-22/wrap-up-public-health-in-2016-legislature /public-health-new-mexico/2016-02-18/legislature-funds-rape-kit-processing-despite-tight-budget The legislative session ended at noon on Thursday, Feb. 18, and even though funding was scarce, lawmakers found money to process sexual assault evidence… Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:48:09 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-02-18/legislature-funds-rape-kit-processing-despite-tight-budget Marisa Demarco /public-health-new-mexico/2016-02-02/bill-would-fund-rape-kit-testing There were 5,406 untested sexual assault evidence kits in the state at the end of last year, according to the state auditor. A pair of bills to tackle the… Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:24:59 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-02-02/bill-would-fund-rape-kit-testing Marisa Demarco /public-health-new-mexico/2015-02-23/lawmakers-to-consider-limiting-solitary-confinement The use of solitary confinement on mentally ill inmates sparked expensive lawsuits in New Mexico in the last couple of years. Doña Ana County paid Stephen… Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:44:15 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-02-23/lawmakers-to-consider-limiting-solitary-confinement Marisa Demarco