Luján sworn in as U.S. Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) was sworn in to serve as the next U.S. Senator from New Mexico. Following his swearing-in ceremony, Senator Luján highlighted his priorities to address the COVID-19 pandemic and put New Mexico’s economy on the path to recovery.

Herrell objects to presidential certification

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – Congresswoman Yvette Herrell announced that she will object to the certification of the 2020 presidential election on January 6.

Attorney General Balderas files lawsuit against Total Teaching Solutions Inc.

SANTA FE, NM – Attorney General Hector Balderas announced on Jan. 5 that his office has sued Total Teaching Solutions International, and its CEO Janice Bickert. TTSI and Ms. Bickert have been engaged in recruiting teachers from the Philippines to teach in New Mexico school districts.

Attorney General Balderas files lawsuit against Total Teaching Solutions Inc.

SANTA FE, NM—Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that his office sued Sterigenics U.S., LLC and its related companies for knowingly emitting an air pollutant known as ethylene oxide in excess of permissible limits from its plant in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

Environment Department settles with O’Reilly Auto Parts store for endangering workers during pandemic

SANTA FE, N.M.— The New Mexico Environment Department entered into a settlement agreement with O’Reilly Auto Parts for alleged violations of the state’s public health order and the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted in an unsafe workplace at a Santa Fe store.

Sanctioning companies supporting Iran’s metal industry

WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States is imposing sanctions on 17 companies and one individual in connection with Iran’s metals industry. The Iranian regime uses revenue from its metals sector to fund the regime’s destabilizing activities around the world.

Veteran receiving support; Numerous people give generously

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Last week the Cibola Citizen reported on veteran Don Rogers whose home burned to the ground before the holidays. Rogers lost everything, from his life savings to his life’s work, in the inferno.

Attorney General Balderas joins multistate lawsuit against Google

SANTA FE, NM – Attorney General Hector Balderas today joined a bi-partisan coalition of 38 attorneys general in suing Google LLC for anticompetitive conduct in violation of federal law.

Tips for writing an obituary

Do not feel obliged to include cause of death. While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.

Things people should know about creating wills

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.