Morning Word: Senator Raises Privacy Concerns

Heinrich Raises Privacy Concerns

Matthew Reichbach reports that US Sen. Martin Heinrich

over what his office calls a “massive expansion of government surveillance.”

Inmate Lawsuit Settlements Revealed

The firm that had been managing health care services for the New Mexico Corrections Department paid out more than

since 2007.

Former APS Superintendent Found Not Guilty

Yesterday, a jury in Denver found Jason Martinez, a controversial former Albuquerque Public Schools deputy superintendent,

. Martinez resigned after it was discovered he never underwent a background check at APS and left Colorado in violation of his release conditions.

Santa Fe County Budget Approved

Justin Horwath reports, “Santa Fe County commissioners unanimously approved

for the upcoming fiscal year at a meeting Tuesday.”

Opera Has Rich History

Santa Fe Opera hits a big milestone. SFR's John Stege reports

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Swim, Run, Bike and Fish. Go Outside with SFR

If you’re into the outdoors, you’ll want to check out

this week. Check out some cool place to go play over the 4th of July weekend.

Bear Attack Victim Wants Law Changed

Speaking of the outdoors, a woman runner mauled by a black bear in the Valles Calderas a couple of weeks ago wants to help

people in some situations.

Groups Want Trapping Expansion Haulted

Meanwhile, Deborah Baker reports, “Animal protection groups are suing the state in federal court, trying to block

they say would also illegally snag endangered Mexican wolves and jaguars.”

Santa Fe Reporter