SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Justice is now suing online prediction market platform, Kalshi, after four of the state’s tribes sued the platform in May.

The NMDOJ, led by state Attorney General Raul Torrez, is alleging Kalshi unlawfully offers online sports betting in the state by allowing people to place wagers on sporting events on its online platform.

In New Mexico, sports betting is legal but is limited to in-person wagering at tribal casinos. The NMDOJ cited this framework as the basis for suing Kalshi, accusing the platform of trying to skirt state gaming laws and regulations.

“New Mexico has a longstanding and carefully balanced system for regulating gaming that protects consumers, ensures accountability and respects tribal sovereignty,” Torrez said. “The only lawful gaming in New Mexico operates either under tribal-state gaming compacts or under strict state regulations to ensure honest gaming free from corruption and licenses gaming operators only after they explain how they plan to address compulsive gambling. Kalshi has ignored that framework entirely while offering online sports betting within the state.

“We are filing this lawsuit to protect the integrity of our laws, our regulatory system and, most importantly, consumers.”

The NMDOJ accused Kalshi of using “event contracts” to effectively make online sports betting happen in the state. They alleged these contracts function in the same way as traditional sports bets and operate in the state without any gaming license.

NMDOJ also pointed out Kalshi operates with a minimum betting age of 18 years old, three years younger than the minimum age at the state’s tribal casinos.

In May, the Sandia, Isleta and Pojoaque Pueblos and the Mescalero Apache Tribe filed their own lawsuit, pointing out the minimum age and alleging people are using it on their lands in violation of their exclusive rights to offer betting services.

In its lawsuit, NMDOJ is looking to halt Kalshi’s operations in New Mexico and prevent the company from continuing to offer sports-related wagering through its platform.

KOB has yet to receive a statement from Kalshi on either lawsuit.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Thousands of Oregonians have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits over the past year, and advocates say more people could be affected as the state resumes a pandemic-paused eligibility requirement.

Since July 2025, the Oregon Food Bank says 40,000 Oregonians have lost SNAP benefits. The spokesperson for the organization tells KATU they expect that number to increase following the return of mandatory renewal interviews, which resumed on June 1.

“All SNAP households will be required to complete an interview when they apply for or renew benefits,” said Nate Singer, director of the Oregon Eligibility Partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services.

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Singer said the interviews are not new but were temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During the pandemic, some households were allowed temporarily to renew benefits without an interview,” Singer explained.

A spokesperson for the Oregon Food Bank said an estimated 187,000 Oregon residents could be affected by the renewal interview requirement. The organization did not clarify whether that figure reflects people who may lose benefits entirely or experience reduced assistance.

The Oregon Department of Human Services said some households no longer meet the income requirements to qualify for SNAP benefits. Others have failed to provide the documentation needed to complete the renewal process.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Public Safety is urging people to make sure items are safely secured to vehicles while traveling on Utah roads. Saturday marks the 10th annual National Secure Your Load Day, and DPS is using the occasion to remind motorists that securing cargo isn’t just the law — it saves lives.

So far this year, there have been over 130 debris-related crashes in Utah, which are dangerous for other drivers and troopers who have to retrieve that debris.

“Statewide, on average about 70 times a day, highway patrol gets called to respond to debris in the roadways, so that adds up to over 25,000 times per year that we’re having to respond to get items pulled out of the roadway that people have not secured,” said UHP Lt. Zach Randall.

Unsecured loads are a persistent hazard on Utah’s roads, contributing to more than 700 preventable crashes and traffic disruptions each year. While incidents have dropped 12% over the past five years, DPS said the risk remains high and urges drivers to take “full responsibility for their cargo” before hitting the road.

Over the last five years, 17 fatalities have been caused by debris-related crashes.

Debris hazards can also cause serious injuries or deaths when striking vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians, with DPS noting that such obstacles are often difficult to avoid safely, leading to sudden braking, swerving, and collisions.

Clearing debris can also slow traffic to a crawl. Interstate traffic is often halted entirely so crews can remove dangerous items from the roadway, adding delays and frustration for drivers.

Utah law carries fines between $200-1,000 for unsecured loads, and in severe cases, offenders can face penalties up to a Class A misdemeanor. Officials emphasize that a few minutes spent checking and securing cargo can prevent tragedy — and costly legal consequences.

Randall explained how it is important to use bungee cables, racket straps and rope to secure items to your car.

“We have a blanket that you could wrap over and then a bungee or tie-down strap over top of that,” he said. “So with some loose items like wood, we tied them together so they’re not bouncing around the truck, being able to bounce out. You can use something like a plastic wrap or a cellophane wrap to tie those together so that they’re in one unit.”