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Schools in New Mexico can be sued over discriminatory conduct, top court says
The ruling stems from a 2018 case in which a high school teacher in Albuquerque was accused of cutting off one Native American girl’s hair and asking another if she was dressed as a “bloody Indian” du
NM Supreme Court rules in former Albuquerque student's discrimination case
Public schools and higher education institutions in New Mexico can now be sued under the state's anti-discrimination law after a ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court. Thursday's ruling from the five-member court creates broader protections for students and also opens the door to Public Schools being taken to court as it was in 2020 after a student alleged a teacher called
NM Supreme Court clears way for discrimination lawsuit against Albuquerque Public Schools
More than six years after an Albuquerque Public Schools high school teacher made headlines for a racial remark in the classroom, the New Mexico Supreme Court now says a
NM Supreme Court: Schools can be sued for discrimination
In a unanimous opinion issued Thursday, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled the New Mexico Human Rights Act includes public schools and universities as places of public accommodation. The decision means a lawsuit by Native American student McKenzie Johnson,
THURS: NM Supreme Court rules anti-discrimination law applies to public schools and universities, + More
According to a ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court Thursday, public schools and universities may be sued for discriminatory conduct under the New Mexico Human Rights Act.
BCSO and New Mexico State Police named in federal bribery case
A private investigator for an Albuquerque attorney pleaded guilty to federal charges in relation to his role in an ongoing ...
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New Mexico US senators reintroduce bill to reauthorize RECA
New Mexico's U.S. senators reintroduced a bill to restart and expand compensation for Americans exposed to radiation by ...
2024 New Mexico Bowl brings in millions of dollars for the city of Albuquerque
It was a packed house at University Stadium the weekend after Christmas with fans attending the New Mexico Bowl which ...
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Head spa opens in in New Mexico
The spa asks customers to get familiar with their scalp. Tracy Nguyen recently opened Moc Head Spa, which focuses on scalp ...
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A look at the next chance of snow in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Warmer weather is here for a few days in New Mexico but the next chance of snow is already on the horizon ...
Ben Martinez Ben Martinez, of Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Ben Martinez Ben Martinez, of , New Mexico, passed away at his home on January 17, 2025. Services for Ben will be held at the Catholic Church of the Ascension in . A visitation will take place on ...
Coldest night in almost 4 year expected in New Mexico
An extreme cold warning has been issued for most of New Mexico through Tuesday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills as low ...
Four New Mexico chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Awards
The James Beard Awards announced its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists on Jan. 22, with four New Mexico chefs on ...
New Mexico Cancer Center: Personalized prostate cancer care and innovative treatments
At the New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque, groundbreaking treatments and compassionate care are changing lives for men facing prostate cancer. With a team of dedicated specialists, their ...
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Heinrich rules out 2026 run for New Mexico governor
Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich confirmed Friday he is ruling out a 2026 gubernatorial run in New Mexico.