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“Lunch Shaming” Ban a Big Win for New Mexico Nonprofit

Associations Now

New Mexico recently became the first state in the country to ban “lunch shaming”—the practice of putting negative attention on students whose parents haven’t paid their lunch bills. The issue of “lunch shaming” by schools has proved troublesome enough that New Mexico is tackling the issue legislatively.

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How One Advocacy Group Is Making the Case for Open Primaries in New Mexico

Associations Now

The nonprofit advocacy group New Mexico Open Primaries, led by a former Democratic legislator, is one of a handful of efforts nationwide to encourage open-primary voting for independents. An advocacy group in New Mexico is making the case for the Land of Enchantment to embrace them.

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With Partnership, Western Growers Adds a New Crop: The New Mexico Chile

Associations Now

In joining a new partnership with Western Growers, the New Mexico Chile Association will gain additional support on policy issues. Thanks to a new partnership, New Mexico’s spicy chiles could get a little help in Washington, DC. Western Growers, meanwhile, benefits by adding another state to its member base.

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Association: Tighter Standards Needed for Elected New Mexico Sheriffs

Associations Now

New Mexico has some previous experience solving the problem of underqualified officials. After several scandals involving the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, a series of restrictions on who can hold the elected office of regulatory commissioner were signed into law. Almost anyone can be a sheriff in New Mexico.

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New Mexico Police Shooting Shows Void in Mental Health Care, Groups Say

Associations Now

James Boyd’s death exposed a gap in New Mexico law, critics say. Most states have a variation of New York’s 1999 “Kendra’s Law.” Albuquerque’s version of the law was struck down in 2008 by the New Mexico Court of Appeals, but the recent shooting has led to new calls for a state law.

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Conference Circuit: Happy Campers

Associations Now

Close to 1,300 camp and youth-development professionals are headed to New Mexico for four full days of education, social and issue-based networking, and special events to help them create exceptional experiences for campers, counselors, families, and communities. City: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Researcher and author Dr.

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Blockchain for Associations

Spark Consulting

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