By Julia Goldberg | Editor-in-Chief
Happy weekend, everyone. It’s been another busy week, with elections and AI and bears and…elections. You’ll find a roundup below of some of our top stories, but it’s hard to choose and even harder to squeeze them in one newsletter. Want more? Look no further than sourcenm.com. We’ll see you Monday!
New Mexico attorneys request judge fine Facebook up to $40B for violating state law
On Thursday, attorneys representing the State of New Mexico asked a district court judge to fine Facebook between $35 to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury found that the social media giant had violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.
‘Particularly rough year for bears’; New Mexico sees record-setting year for bear killings
New Mexico wildlife managers have killed 307 black bears this year, more than any full year on record, wildlife officials told state lawmakers on Wednesday. Bear encounters are on the rise, they said, because of hot temperatures and drought conditions forcing bears into human-populated areas in search of food.
Vast majority of New Mexicans want state legislators held to higher ethical standard, poll finds
A poll that a New Mexico think tank commissioned as part of a new push for legislative ethics reform found that only 43% of New Mexico residents trust state lawmakers to do what is right all or most of the time.
New Mexico governor’s office releases up to $3.75M in emergency response to flooding
Flooding across New Mexico prompted state officials Wednesday to release up to $3.75 million in emergency funds aimed at helping communities respond to and prevent damage.
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