By Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press / Report For America
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says the state will soon reopen schools to students of all ages. The vast majority of New Mexico students have been consigned to distance learning during the pandemic, which has led to learning loss and failing grades.
The Democratic governor has pushed back the start of in-person learning since August, citing COVID-19 case numbers. The governor said Tuesday in her State of the State address that New Mexico will be ready by Feb. 8 with a plan for in-person learning.
It will include middle- and high-school students who until now have not been allowed to participate in any partial in-person programs.
Democrats Defend Status Quo On Abortion Access In New Mexico -
By Morgan Lee Associated Press
Democratic legislators are advancing a bill to repeal New Mexico s dormant, 50-year-old ban on most abortion procedures that could go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling.
A bill that would shore up abortion rights statewide won its first committee endorsement on a 5-3, party-line vote on Monday with Republicans in opposition after lengthy and divided public comments.
Twenty-five senators have signed on as co-sponsors of the bill. That s an indication of strong support in the 42-member, Democrat-led state Senate.