How an unlikely student activist turned her nuclear war anxiety on its head

University of New Mexico student Madi Figueroa stands in front of a colorful model in the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque. 

Plaintiffs in NM education equity case ask court to reject Public Education Department’s plan

Plaintiffs in the longstanding Yazzie/Martinez education equity lawsuit have asked the judge overseeing the case to reject the New Mexico Public Education Department’s plan for …

Can ranked choice voting save Albuquerque a fortune? Supporters will try again for next city election

The Albuquerque City Council uses ranked choice voting (RCV) for its own internal seats. Now, Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers and Stephanie Telles have introduced Ordinance …

NM Legislature day 30 recap: Governor says ‘a little early’ to decide on a special session

As priority crime and public safety bills wither on the vine in the legislative session’s final hours, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham told Source …

Amid fears about ICE, lawmakers consider optional Native American designation on IDs

As reports come out across the country of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining Native Americans, a couple dozen New Mexico lawmakers are pushing a …

New Mexico legislators float alcohol tax reform proposals for 2026 session

As New Mexico maintains the highest rate of deaths from alcohol misuse, lawmakers are again considering changes to state liquor tax policy to redirect revenue …

Oracle got Bloom warrant valued at $251.6 million; Project Jupiter’s role remains unclear

By Damien Willis | Organ Mountain News LAS CRUCES – Oracle received a stock warrant from Bloom Energy valued at $251.6 million as the companies …


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