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New Mexico Department of Health announces new director for its public health division

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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health announced the appointment of Dr. José A. Acosta, MD, MBA, MPH as the new Director for the Public Health Division on March 7. Acosta will report directly to Secretary Patrick Allen and assume his new role starting April 1.

“I'm delighted that Dr. Acosta has accepted the...

Child advocacy group welcomes new executive director

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ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Voices for Children welcomed Gabrielle Uballez as its new executive director in a press release published on March 14.

Uballez is a seasoned social sector leader with over a decade of experience in organizational leadership, partnership development, program design, and racial equity. She most recently served as a program officer at Asset Funders Network, where she played a key role in advancing national and regional initiatives focused on racial and economic justice in philanthropy. Her first official day at NM Voices will be April 8.

“We are so pleased to welcome Gabrielle,” Rev. Dr. Robert Woodruff, Chair of the NM Voices’ Board of Directors...

Zuni man pleads guilty to sexual abuse against children

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A 51-year-old man from Zuni has plead guilty to sexual abuse against children after he allegedly touched two girls who were under the age of 9 years old in a sexual manner.

According to publicly available court records, between Sept. 2l, 2000, and Sept. 20, 2001,  Rodney Waikaniwa intentionally touched his first victim with the intent of gratifying his own sexual desire. At the time, the victim was only about 8 years old. Between Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2015, Waikaniwa, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, intentionally touched a second victim with the same sexual intent. At the time, the second victim was approximately 6 years old.

A federal grand jury indicted Waikaniwa on May...

Gov. Lujan Grisham unveils online dashboard highlighting community impacts of Biden administration funding

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on March 13 launched a new federal funding dashboard, an online tool that allows users to track and analyze statewide and community projects and services funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021.

"It is incumbent on government at all levels to make sure that every penny of this historic funding is spent on projects that transform New Mexico communities and improve the quality of life for those who live here,” Lujan Grisham said. “This is a tool to illustrate the magnitude of projects being made possible through this funding, but also to make sure the...

Man who shot, killed NMSP officer identified

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A New Mexico State Police Officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 during the early morning hours of March 15. The suspect has now been identified Jaremy Smith, and there is a warrant out for his arrest.

Smith is 32 years old and is from Marion, South Carolina.

He is facing charges of first degree murder, armed robbery, shooting from a motor vehicle, tampering with evidence, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, and criminal damage to property.

Smith is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.  If seen, call the New Mexico State Police at (505) 425-6771 or dial 911.

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