PNS Daily Newscast - January 28, 2021
President Biden's ban on private prisons does not extend to immigrant detention centers; GameStop sends markets for a loop.
2021Talks - January 28, 2021
Some Senate Democrats consider alternatives to Trump impeachment trial. President Biden signed executive orders Wednesday combating climate change, and sets modern record of EOs during his first week in office.
Public News Service - NM: Health

SANTA FE, N.M. - During the 2021 session, New Mexico lawmakers are expected to focus heavily on pandemic relief - including a bill that would modernize the housing code with the goal of reducing evictions. Co-sponsored by Rep. Angelica Rubio, D-Las Cruces, House Bill 111 addresses the time frame fo

SANTA FE, N.M. - As families cope with unemployment, pay cuts and the threat of eviction because of the coronavirus, state homeless agencies say communities could help by providing financial support. Hank Hughes, executive director of the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, said infection rat

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - COVID-19 has been a major challenge to America's food-supply chain, but a New Mexico researcher says it's proven resilient - despite unknowns and panic buying. Initial stay-at-home orders led to stockpiling, empty grocery store shelves, and demand that far exceeded supply. Jay

SANTA FE, N.M. -- America had never seen the type of disruption to its food supply chain experienced by grocery stores until the onslaught of COVID-19, but experts don't expect it to happen again -- even if folks stock up for winter. Anne-Marie Roerink, founder and principal of 210 Analytics, track

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque's largest homeless shelter recently was forced to stop accepting new clients after a serious COVID-19 outbreak, and homeless-service providers are working to prevent a repeat. Albuquerque's westside homeless shelter reported about 100 positive tests in the past two

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Even before the pandemic, nearly 40% of people in the U.S. said they wouldn't be able to cover a surprise $400 expense, and the health crisis has only made things worse. A survey by Money Magazine and Morning Consult shows 11% of Americans report being "very stressed" about cre

SANTA FE, N.M. -- New Mexico's immigrant population largely has been left out of federal coronavirus-relief programs, but testing for the virus will be offered free of charge Saturday in Santa Fe. It's the third event sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Health and several local organizations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- As parents across New Mexico grapple with the start of school amid COVID-19, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will kick off the annual New Mexico Voices for Children conference with a presentation on policy reforms to improve child well-being. At least 18% of New Mexico adults livin