/tags/teresa-leger-fernandez Teresa Leger Fernandez en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:02:37 GMT /local-news/2024-10-09/leger-fernandez-touts-climate-laws-as-challenger-clahchischilliage-supports-fossil-fuels The race for New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District is not close, but both candidates make their cases forcefully. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:02:37 GMT /local-news/2024-10-09/leger-fernandez-touts-climate-laws-as-challenger-clahchischilliage-supports-fossil-fuels Alice Fordham /local-news/2024-06-20/president-biden-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-areas-impacted-by-the-south-fork-and-salt-fires President Joe Biden Thursday approved a request by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for a Major Disaster Declaration covering Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:54:44 GMT /local-news/2024-06-20/president-biden-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-areas-impacted-by-the-south-fork-and-salt-fires Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-04-24/while-fema-money-trickles-in-local-groups-promote-post-fire-recovery-in-mora In the aftermath of the Calf Canyon/Hermit's Peak fire, community-led groups have been awarded funding to try to restore the devastated area Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:14:09 GMT /local-news/2024-04-24/while-fema-money-trickles-in-local-groups-promote-post-fire-recovery-in-mora Alice Fordham /news/2023-10-04/consultation-for-small-communities-vital-to-obtaining-some-of-the-millions-from-federal-infrastructure-act Even with money available it can be difficult to spend when expertise and workforce is in short supply Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:43:36 GMT /news/2023-10-04/consultation-for-small-communities-vital-to-obtaining-some-of-the-millions-from-federal-infrastructure-act Megan Myscofski /local-news/2023-07-25/officials-call-for-change-as-usfs-admits-a-third-2022-wildfire-began-as-a-prescribed-burn Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez says the news about how the Cerro Pelado fire began was not unexpected. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:03:31 GMT /local-news/2023-07-25/officials-call-for-change-as-usfs-admits-a-third-2022-wildfire-began-as-a-prescribed-burn Alice Fordham /local-news/2023-07-10/pueblo-community-expands-broadband-reach-and-plans-renewable-power Santo Domingo Pueblo created their own broadband tower during the pandemic with the aim of bringing internet to over 700 homes in the pueblo. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:48:56 GMT /local-news/2023-07-10/pueblo-community-expands-broadband-reach-and-plans-renewable-power Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-05-16/police-identify-teen-shooter-and-3-elderly-victims-in-random-attack-on-farmington-neighborhood Farmington police Tuesday identified the teen shooter who killed three and injured at least six while walking through a neighborhood Monday as Farmington High School student Beau Wilson. Police have not yet identified a motive. Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:54 GMT /local-news/2023-05-16/police-identify-teen-shooter-and-3-elderly-victims-in-random-attack-on-farmington-neighborhood Nash Jones /local-news/2022-11-03/martinez-johnson-seeks-to-flip-cd3-to-republicans With Election Day next week and early voting underway, voters in Congressional District 3 will decide whether to elect incumbent Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez, or challenger Republican Alexis Martinez Johnson.New Mexico in Focus Correspondent Gwyneth Doland with our media partner New Mexico PBS sat down with Martinez Johnson to talk about the newly redrawn district, climate change and her thoughts on abortion in the state. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:23:54 GMT /local-news/2022-11-03/martinez-johnson-seeks-to-flip-cd3-to-republicans Gwyneth Doland, New Mexico PBS, Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-11-03/leger-fernandez-highlights-her-record-in-congressional-re-election-bid Election Day is on November 8 and early voting is underway. In Congressional District 3 Republican Alexis Martinez Johnson is looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez.New Mexico in Focus Correspondent Gwyneth Doland with our media partner New Mexico PBS sat down with Leger Fernandez to discuss how she helped secure funding for Hermit’s Peak fire, her thoughts on reproductive rights and how she’s campaigning in her newly redrawn district. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:53:30 GMT /local-news/2022-11-03/leger-fernandez-highlights-her-record-in-congressional-re-election-bid Gwyneth Doland, New Mexico PBS, Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-10-18/amid-hope-and-skepticism-details-emerge-on-how-fire-relief-billions-will-be-spent Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández led a community meeting in Mora, and FEMA officials asked for patience as they write regulations for distributing the aid. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:07:35 GMT /local-news/2022-10-18/amid-hope-and-skepticism-details-emerge-on-how-fire-relief-billions-will-be-spent Alice Fordham