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This ain’t your grandpa’s PD: Hobbs commercial raises eyebrows
By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog SANTA FE — It’s a commercial that’s been playing across New Mexico for weeks now: A 30-second spot encouraging people to apply to the Hobbs Police Department,...
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NM is 20th in per-pupil spending, but near the bottom in results
NO. 20 AND RISING: An annual study done by the National Education Association shows New Mexico jumped from 25th to 20th in per-pupil spending in the past year. By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog...
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Big bucks: Up to $80m for technology upgrades and free computers for kids in...
A COMPUTER FOR EVERY KID: Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Joel Boyd (left) says a $55 million, five-year investment in technology is a tool to help students compete in the 21st century. Santa Fe...
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Disabled state: NM disability numbers up 65.2 %in 10 years
NEW MEXICO’S SPIKE: The number of New Mexico workers receiving disability payments from the government has spiked 65.2 percent in a 10-year period. By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog SANTA FE —...
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Rolling through a town near you: Cops driving mine-resistant vehicles
MRAP NATION: Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles like this one in New Mexico are quickly moving from the battlefield into the hands of local law enforcement agencies. By Rob Nikolewski │ New...
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Obamacare court decision ‘potentially crushing’ for NM health exchange
COURT SETBACK: An appeals court in Washington D.C. ruled that the Affordable Care Act cannot extend tax credits to federal health care exchanges. By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog SANTA FE — An...
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Albuquerque police may ditch its MRAP
GIVE IT BACK?: The Albuquerque Police Department is considering returning its Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. This MRAP was recently acquired by the Los Lunas, N.M. Police Department. By Rob...
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An MRAP switcheroo for Albuquerque police?
MAKING A CHANGE: The Albuquerque Police Department has applied for a $350,000 grant acquire an armored tactical vehicle called the MedCat. By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog Last week, the...
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America has a ‘militarization moment’
ON POINT: A member of the St. Louis County Police Department points his weapon in the direction of a group of protesters Wednesday in Ferguson, Mo. By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog Call it our...
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The Uber Effect: Why cab companies hate ridesharing
TICKED OFF TAXIS: Taxi cab and limousine companies are fighting against ridesharing startups, fearing they are cutting into their businesses. By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog For cab companies...
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