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In an effort to improve government transparency throughout New Mexico, the Rio Grande Foundation has requested and published payroll data for the 35 largest cities throughout New Mexico and all 33 counties in the state. Some cities including Albuquerque and Rio Rancho post payroll information online. Bernalillo County also posts salary data on its website. However, few city website has a comprehensive listing of payroll data from New Mexico cities and counties. Said Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing of his organization's role in rele...
A Logan man accused of beating his six-months pregnant girlfriend is facing criminal abortion charges, according to Tenth Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose. Rose said the Feb. 1 attack has also driven him to take the issue to state lawmakers and appeal for stronger laws to protect women and their unborn children. Rose said he is unsure if anyone in the state has ever been charged with criminal abortion in a domestic dispute case. He said the statute has been used since the 1950s to prevent illegal abortions in hospitals and clinics. Rose...