Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door for Anti-Discrimination Lawsuit Against New Mexico Schools
The New Mexico Supreme Court allows an anti-discrimination lawsuit against the state's largest school district, affirming schools as 'public accommodations' under the NM Human Rights Act. The case involves discriminatory acts by a teacher against Native American students,
NM Supreme Court rules in discrimination case against former Albuquerque student
Public schools and higher education institutions in New Mexico can now be sued under the state's anti-discrimination law after a ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court. Thursday's ruling from the five-member court creates broader protections for students and also opens the door to Public Schools being taken to court as it was in 2020 after a student alleged a teacher called
Schools in New Mexico can be sued over discriminatory conduct, top court says
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for an antidiscrimination lawsuit to proceed against the state's largest school district, ruling that public schools and universities can be sued for discriminatory conduct under the New Mexico Human Rights Act.
NM Supreme Court: Schools can be sued for discrimination
In a unanimous opinion issued Thursday, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled the New Mexico Human Rights Act includes public schools and universities as places of public accommodation. The decision means a lawsuit by Native American student McKenzie Johnson,
NM Supreme Court clears way for discrimination lawsuit against Albuquerque Public Schools
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2024 New Mexico Bowl brings in millions of dollars for the city of Albuquerque
It was a packed house at University Stadium the weekend after Christmas with fans attending the New Mexico Bowl which featured Texas Christian University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Ben Martinez Ben Martinez, of , New Mexico, passed away at his home on January 17, 2025. Services for Ben will be held at the Catholic Church of the Ascension in . A visitation will take place on ...
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New Mexico governor delivers 2025 State of the State address
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gave her annual State of the State address after lawmakers convened for the state's 60 ...
New Mexico Cancer Center: Personalized prostate cancer care and innovative treatments
At the New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque, groundbreaking treatments and compassionate care are changing lives for men facing prostate cancer. With a team of dedicated specialists, their ...
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THURS: New Mexico police misconduct board cancels special meeting about its independence, + More
The New Mexico state agency tasked with investigating police misconduct was slated to meet Wednesday to discuss its autonomy, ...
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Slightly cooler Thursday in New Mexico
After temperatures warmed up a little bit Wednesday in New Mexico, we'll see them cool down a little bit again Thursday.
8 New Mexico eateries, chefs and bars make James Beard Awards semifinalists list
Several New Mexico eateries and their staff were recognized by the James Beard Awards. The James Beard Awards, considered to ...
Four New Mexico chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Awards
The James Beard Awards announced its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists on Jan. 22, with four New Mexico chefs on ...