New Mexico Considers Relocating State Fair to Bernalillo, Valencia, or Torrance County

New Mexico officials, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, are considering moving the state fair from Expo New Mexico to a new location in the next few years. The current fairgrounds are no longer large enough to handle the crowds, with over 500,000 people attending this year’s fair. The idea is to find a new spot … Read more

Four Charged in New Mexico for Mistreating Assisted Living Residents

Four people have been charged by the New Mexico Department of Justice for mistreating residents at assisted living facilities. The accused are Edwards D. Bonilla-Aguinada, Linda Romero, Lee Carrizales, and Salomon Sanchez. They face charges of abuse of a resident and could face up to six months in jail if found guilty. Salomon Sanchez, who … Read more

Lake-Effect Snow Warnings: Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania Brace for Heavy Snowfall

Lake-effect snow warnings are in effect until Tuesday night in parts of Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. Michigan also has winter storm warnings, especially along the Lake Michigan coast, where snowfall could reach up to a foot. Some inland areas are experiencing even heavier snow, leading to school cancellations in places like Gaylord, Michigan. Since … Read more

Pepsi and Kraft Heinz Supplier Hearthside Files for Bankruptcy Amid $2.1 Billion Debt

Hearthside Food Solutions, a big supplier of snacks for companies like Pepsi and Kraft Heinz, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They owe $2.1 billion and are looking for a way to restructure their finances. The company, along with 22 related businesses, filed for bankruptcy in Texas. Despite their financial troubles, they have strong backing … Read more

Texas Health Experts Warn of Vaccine Misinformation Under Trump s Cabinet Picks

Texas public health officials are used to defending vaccinations and other proven treatments, but they are worried about even more challenges under President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet choices. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, has raised concerns. Kennedy has spread false claims about vaccines causing autism, and his appointment is … Read more

Edison, NJ Resident Removed from Town Council Meeting for Waving American Flag in Protest

A resident of Edison, New Jersey, was removed from a town council meeting for waving an American flag in protest of a new rule that bans items like the flag, the U.S. Constitution, and other “props” during the public comment portion of meetings. Last week, Edison’s town council passed an ordinance that reduces the time … Read more