Press Release: Yazzie/Martinez plaintiffs seek court order for state to craft expert-led transformative education plan
Inadequate and fragmented solutions have worsened the crisis for NM students and persisted in violating
Inadequate and fragmented solutions have worsened the crisis for NM students and persisted in violating
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 6, 2024 Contacts:Paloma Mexika, (505) 305-2559Sierra LudingtonJohanna Kichton Española Tenants File Federal
Mackenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announces Yield Open Call awardees Today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced
Residents of neglected apartments were forcibly removed when they sought the City’s help in addressing
ALBUQUERQUE, NM— The law firm of Ives and Flores, along with the American Civil Liberties
New Mexican families urge state to adopt reforms that would boost TANF enrollment and remove
LAS CRUCES–Mountain View Regional Medical Center is violating state law by suing low-income patients, says
Advocates, organizers, workers, elected officials celebrate! ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Workers celebrating the implementation of New
ALBUQUERQUE–Families struggling to care for kids who require round-the-clock care filed a class action lawsuit
SANTA FE—Today, after over a decade of work by families and community leaders seeking fair
SANTA FE—After years of hard work by advocates and community members fighting for fair credit
ALBUQUERQUE—Late Friday, a federal court reaffirmed the New Mexico Human Services Department’s obligation to identify
Court hearing FRIDAY: HSD must translate food stamp applications immediately, argue plaintiffs ALBUQUERQUE—On Friday in
SANTA FE—HB 22, a bill mandating state agencies create and implement plans for translation and interpretation
Bill awaits the governor’s signature SANTA FE—After years of hard work by advocates and community
Ruling comes as HB 22, mandating state agencies plan for translation and interpretation services, works
Thousands of New Mexicans who qualify for food and medical assistance are illegally denied or
SANTA FE—First Judicial District Court Judge Matthew Wilson ordered the state to provide computers and
ALBUQUERQUE—Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department and several New Mexican parents and
Barriers finally removed after years of advocacy ALBUQUERQUE—Many more families now qualify for New Mexico’s
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Join workers, community members, union members and allies for a virtual rally with State
SANTA FE—Yazzie plaintiffs in the landmark Yazzie/Martinez education lawsuit asked the First Judicial District Court
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—New Mexico State Legislators will join community organizations and allies to discuss Albuquerque’s proposed
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—An ordinance requiring employers in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County to provide workers
ALBUQUERQUE—After a public hearing today, a court approved a class action settlement agreement that requires
SANTA FE—On Friday, August 28, counsel for families, students, and school districts in the landmark
LAS CRUCES—A federal district judge ruled today that the New Mexico Human Services Department must
ALBUQUERQUE – Bernalillo County Sheriff, Manuel Gonzales III, announced Tuesday afternoon he will meet with
SANTA FE—First Judicial District Court Judge Matthew Wilson denied the State of New Mexico’s motion
Plaintiffs will argue continued court oversight is necessary SANTA FE—On Monday, June 29, in a
Thousands of New Mexicans can’t pay rent due to pandemic-related economic downturn ALBUQUERQUE—To prevent a
SANTA FE—The State of New Mexico, by its own admission, is not fulfilling its constitutional
Trump administration gives tightest deadline to people most in need of relief during COVID-19 crisis
Groups provide state leaders multiple strategies to protect New Mexico’s residents ALBUQUERQUE—Advocacy groups from across
ALBUQUERQUE—In a motion asking the First Judicial District Court to dismiss the Yazzie/Martinez v. State
ALBUQUERQUE—According to a new report, more investment in home visiting, child care assistance, cash assistance,
Brief states New Mexico students still do not have the educational opportunities they need SANTA
Residents file class action lawsuit in Second Judicial Court ALBUQUERQUE—Residents of Aztec Village, a mobile
ALBUQUERQUE—Federal food assistance was created to increase nutrition levels and eliminate hunger. However, the Trump
HSD and Center on Law and Poverty jointly drafted the court approved corrective action plan
SANTA FE—New Mexico students still lack the basics necessary for a constitutionally sufficient education, charged
The Trump administration greenlights rule despite massive public opposition ALBUQUERQUE—Widespread, devastating impact looms as the
Nondiscrimination protections under the ACA are at risk ALBUQUERQUE—In a move that will especially harm
ALBUQUERQUE—The former owners of Kellys Brew Pub and Restaurant violated Albuquerque’s minimum wage ordinance, Judge
SANTA FE—There is a public hearing on proposed cuts to the Children, Youth and Families
SANTA FE—A law goes into effect today that ensures home care and domestic workers—the people
Eligible families sued department last year over arbitrary denials of assistance SANTA FE—In a move
LAS CRUCES—On Thursday at 10:30 a.m., in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces, Judge Kenneth
Department increased eligibility levels after families sued last year SANTA FE—Working families will have increased
SANTA FE—Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law that ensures home care and
HB 111 will support teachers with training to better serve culturally and linguistically diverse students,
SANTA FE—Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill today cleaning up state law that regulates
SANTA FE–On Monday, dozens of New Mexico workers and their families gathered to celebrate as
Money Appropriated to Study, Develop Innovative Health Coverage Plan SANTA FE—New Mexico Together for Healthcare
Santa F.–New Mexico workers and their families celebrated on Friday after the House of Representatives
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Senate passed a bill today cleaning up state law that regulates
SANTA FE— Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 85, sponsored by
SANTA FE— A memorial establishing an advisory council to develop a plan for the statewide
SANTA FE—The New Mexico House of Representatives passed a bill today cleaning up state law
SANTA FE— Today, the New Mexico Senate passed SB 85, sponsored by Sen. Liz Stefanics
Legislature’s proposed funding will not meet court’s mandate for transformation of education system ALBUQUERQUE—Late Thursday,
Advocacy efforts conclude in a victory for families SANTA FE—Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham reversed serious
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO—Among the many education bills that are working their way through legislative
SANTA FE—Transform Education NM, a broad coalition of teachers, parents, students, district superintendents, bilingual experts, and non-profit
Legislature considers key student loan bill as more than one in five New Mexicans are
Mothers, Elders Tell of Being Unable to Afford Care for Themselves, Their Families SANTA FE–Dozens
SANTA FE, NM – On Monday, February 11, dozens of low-wage workers, including tipped workers,
Cancer patients, grandmothers want Buy-in to help their families & communities With the first hearing
Patients with Chronic Disease, Grandparents want Buy-in for families, communities New Mexicans who would benefit
Nationally 78 percent of registered voters believe Medicaid Buy-in should be a priority for their
SANTA FE–New Mexico Together for Healthcare, a coalition of local organizations and families from across
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO—Several of the court-mandated remedies to fix the New Mexico education system
New court document explains precisely how state is not meeting constitutional requirements for a sufficient
By William Townley, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty Healthcare Attorney (This op-ed appeared
City Council moved by local support and statewide momentum LAS CRUCES–The City Council of Las
ALBUQUERQUE—Governor-elect Michelle Lujan-Grisham should quash serious cuts New Mexico’s Medicaid program faces in the Centennial Care
SANTA FE—Today New Mexico’s Indian Affairs Committee will hear how the recent court decision on
County Commissioners moved by local support and statewide momentum DONA ANA COUNTY—The Doña Ana Board
ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico’s Human Services Department proposed cuts to Medicaid would hurt families and violate federal
ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico organizations are fighting the Trump administration’s reckless new attack on our families: a
SANTA FE—New Mexico’s Human Services Department will hold a hearing on the serious cuts the
Proposed “Public Charge” rule will increase hunger and poverty in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE—Economic justice and
City Council moved by local and statewide support for innovative solution ALBUQUERQUE—The Albuquerque City Council,
ALBUQUERQUE—Albuquerque healthcare leaders in the New Mexico Together for Healthcare campaign will present a resolution
LAS CRUCES—On Friday, September 28, New Mexico’s Legislative Health and Human Services Committee will hear
Reforms would assure compliance with Yazzie/Martinez court ruling ALBUQUERQUE — On Friday, New Mexico’s Legislative Education Study
SANTA FE—Access to quality and affordable child care is critical for working families and parents
ALBUQUERQUE—Access to quality and affordable child care is critical for working families and parents who
ALBUQUERQUE—In a reckless new attack on immigrant families, the Trump administration has proposed a federal
Board of Trustees moved by local support and statewide momentum ANTHONY– The City of Anthony’s
ALBUQUERQUE—Over a hundred people from across the state, including educators, advocates, tribal leaders, and families,
County Commissioners moved by local and statewide support for innovative solution BERNALILLO COUNTY–The Bernalillo County
ALBUQUERQUE— The Financial Institutions Division issued regulations today implementing a state law that caps interest
City Council moved by local support and statewide momentum SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO– The City
SANTA FE, NM – On Tuesday, civil rights groups and homeless advocates announced a settlement
Resolution to be voted on at Tuesday’s meeting SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO–On Tuesday, Doña Ana
District court rules the State of New Mexico violates students’ constitutional rights The New Mexico
SANTA FE, NM – July 20, 2018 – A state court ruled today that New
CHAMA—At a legislative hearing in Chama today, the New Mexico Indian Affairs Committee passed a
ALBUQUERQUE— On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed its farm bill, which protects and strengthens the
CHAMA—The New Mexico Legislative Indian Affairs Committee will hold an interim legislative hearing in Chama
Community need and widespread support inspired commission GALLUP–The McKinley County Commission, after hearing powerful community testimony,
House Farm Bill passes ALBUQUERQUE— The 2018 House Farm Bill, passed by the U.S. House
Farm Bill fails to pass ALBUQUERQUE— Lawmakers rejected the 2018 Farm Bill today. The bill
GALLUP— The New Mexico Financial Institutions Division must close loopholes in storefront loan renewals and
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Public Education Department will hear public comment in Santa Fe this
GALLUP—The New Mexico Financial Institutions Division will hear public comment in Gallup on Tuesday regarding
SANTA FE – Today, civil rights groups and advocates for people experiencing homelessness requested a
ALBUQUERQUE — The cuts to food assistance proposed in the 2018 House Farm Bill, which
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The House Farm Bill, released yesterday, proposes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition
ALBUQUERQUE—A federal court found that lack of leadership and accountability in the New Mexico Human
ROSWELL, NM — A proposed Roswell City Council ordinance blocking the construction or operation of
SANTA FE, NM—The New Mexico Financial Institutions Division will hear public comment in Santa Fe
Judge approves final class action settlement agreement in lawsuit brought by low-wage workers against
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – This week, the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division (FID) released highly anticipated
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — On Thursday, in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque, Judge Kenneth Gonzales will
SANTA ANA PUEBLO, NM — The new Native American Budget and Policy Institute (the Institute)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The proposed cuts to Medicaid in the Trump administration’s budget for fiscal
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty condemns President Trump’s 2019 budget proposal
SANTA FE, NM – Today, civil rights groups and homeless advocates filed a class action
Statewide effort includes an innovative Medicaid buy-in plan ALBUQUERQUE, NM: On Friday, New Mexico organizations
Education lawsuit asserts students’ state constitutional rights are being violated SANTA FE, NM – Attorneys
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (the
Agreement is a victory for wage theft victims SANTA FE, NM – Today, workers and
ALBUQUERQUE—A coalition of workers and policy advocates said today that the sick days bill introduced
LAS CRUCES, NM— On Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM–After months of intense pressure from advocates, the UNM Hospital Board of Trustees reversed
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—New Mexico’s Human Services Department (HSD) will hold a hearing on the serious cuts
Healthy Workforce ABQ, the campaign behind the proposed ordinance for earned sick days, vowed today to continue its fight.
WASHINGTON DC— Republicans in Congress decided today to end their push on the Graham-Cassidy bill
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The New Mexico Legislative Health and Human Services (LHHS) Committee will hold a hearing
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The Legislative Health and Human Services (LHHS) Committee will hold a hearing on Medicaid,
Ruling Ensures Healthy Workforce Ordinance Will Appear on October 3 Municipal Ballot ALBUQUERQUE, NM
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Honorable Judge Shannon Bacon threw out a challenge to the Albuquerque Minimum
Families & School Districts Assert that Students’ Constitutional Rights are being Violated SANTA FE, NM
Advocates Say Voters Deserve Fair Election on Earned Sick Days Question ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Late
Tomorrow at 9 a.m., New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) will hold a public hearing
Employees Say Families Need Fair Election on Earned Sick Days Question ALBUQUERQUE, NM — On
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Public hearings start this week on the Human Services Department’s (HSD) recently
Landmark Education Suit Claims Students’ Constitutional Rights Are Being Violated SANTA FE, NM—A state-court trial
District Court Rules against Kelly’s Brewpub in Wage Theft Case ALBUQUERQUE— On May 30, 2017,
SANTA FE, NM—In a pre-trial hearing starting Monday, May 22, the New Mexico Center on
Today, New Mexico’s First Judicial Court ruled that a lawsuit charging that Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) must enforce state laws protecting working people against wage theft from their employers can go forward.
Statement by Sireesha Manne, Healthcare Supervising Attorney at the New Mexico Center on Law and
Las Cruces, NM – On Friday, July 15, 2016, Federal Magistrate Carmen Garza entered proposed
Santa Fe, NM – Today, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that the New Mexico
Kelly’s Brew Pub and Restaurant and its owners Dennis and Janice Bonfantine unlawfully helped themselves
By Abuko D. Estrada, Staff Attorney (505) 255-2840, abuko@nm-law-poverty.nmcodev.com As you know, New Mexico’s Medicaid
Federal District Court Judge Kenneth Gonzales and Federal Magistrate Judge Carmen Garza issued an injunction
A new report finds that the Medicaid Expansion has significantly increased jobs and revenues in
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