By Marisa Demarco — UPDATE Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7:11 a.m.: The Pain Capable Unborn Child Ordinance failed last night with a 10 percent margin. Democrat Diane Gibson was voted to represent District 7 in the runoff, which shifts the Council majority to the left. Results here. — Outside two reproductive health clinics in Albuquerque most … Continue reading »
Breast milk donation center allows lactating moms to help at-risk babies By Elise Kaplan — In a homey room arranged with plush couches, bookshelves and a kitchenette, women mill around chatting, drinking coffee or tea and playing with their infants. Conversation during weekly meetings of the breastfeeding support group at Dar a Luz birthing center … Continue reading »
By Marisa Demarco — Amy Clinkscales has never been much of a pothead, she says. “I’m trying to get used to having this in my life.” When the lifelong musician was diagnosed with breast cancer a little more than a year ago, a friend half-joked that she get her medical marijuana card, just in case. … Continue reading »
By Erin Rose — Pollution from a Four Corners-area power plant has bothered its neighbors for years. They point to widespread respiratory effects and haze at nearby wilderness areas—not to mention associated public health costs. An agreement reached on Friday, Feb. 15 could reduce the San Juan Generating Station’s environmental impact. PNM, the state’s largest … Continue reading »
By Erin Rose — A tentative settlement may finally end PNM’s years-long battle with the Environmental Protection Agency over pollution from the San Juan Generating Station. The power plant, 15 miles west of Farmington, N.M., is facing strict EPA emissions controls and the installation of pollution reduction measures. PNM and the New Mexico Environment Department challenged those … Continue reading »
By Marisa Demarco — The Roundhouse is not insulated from the happenings beyond its walls. In this week’s legislative update, we see regional issues seeping in. Lawmakers are contending with: marijuana, an online prostitution ring and the ongoing firearm debate. Pot’s Shot Hot on the heels of our neighbor to the North, legislators are considering … Continue reading »
By Marisa Demarco — At last night’s Bernalillo County Commission meeting, Maria Baca was on hand to speak about the Open Pit Registry Act signed by President Obama in January. Her husband Master Sgt. Jessey Baca was diagnosed with lung disease after serving in Iraq. His doctor linked his respiratory concerns to toxic chemicals from … Continue reading »