Over campaign contribution limits? Miyagishima just crossed them out
After New Mexico In Depth reported in February that gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima had exceeded limits by more than $125,000 on the…
Isotopes broadcaster dreams of the big leagues
Everyone knows minor league baseball players dream of getting called up to the big leagues. But it isn’t just the…
Stolen Land Fest carves out space for Native hardcore music
The sound of jingles and pow-wow drums fill a mid-sized room with more than 50 people. It’s 3 p.m. and…
NMPBS grows despite federal funding cuts to public media
After the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provided funding for public television and radio stations across the country, voted to dissolve…
‘That’s my legacy’: UNM mediation professor on the power of conflict management beyond the classroom
Do you tend to avoid conflicts? Most people do, according to Heidi Ricci. She’s a professional mediator at the University…
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…
New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 34
Economic development and water sustainability are at the forefront of New Mexico’s House District 34 race, which represents the southern…
New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 4
In New Mexico’s House District 4, which encompasses the state’s northwestern-most corner and part of the Navajo Nation, energy is the…
Epstein files prompt urgent push to extend statutes of limitations
Some state legislators are using the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as an opportunity to expand the statutes of…
States debate working with or against ICE
By Zoe Naylor and Victor Martinez, Statehouse Reporting Project Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose actions have been the subject of…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
First big snow of the season hits Albuquerque
By Mia Casas, KUNM Winter weather came late to New Mexico this year. Although other parts of the state have…
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…
Chaos erupts at county meeting
By Abigail Salas | KRWG Public Media Project Jupiter caused chaos at the latest Doña Ana County Commissioners meeting where…
New Mexico lawmakers consider how to address public school funding formula concerns
By Leah Romero | Source NM Members of the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently discussed public school capital outlay…
State opens grant applications to support school anti-distraction policies
Leah Romero | Source NM The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion recently announced it is awarding $1…
Federal bill would launch study to help provide adequate funds to BIE funded schools
Jeanette DeDios | KUNM News U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) introduced two bills this week in the House to modernize…
Doña Ana water system faces new violation after failing to notify customers of uranium exceedance
Doña Ana MDWCA faces an additional violation after failing to notify customers of a uranium exceedance at Treatment Plant No.…
“Nowhere to go:” Santa Fe tenants displaced by June fire deliver demand letter to owners
By Lily Alexander |Searchlight New Mexico Desiree Velarde has been bouncing between houses since June 19. Sometimes, she drives the nearly…
Woman moves to New Mexico to fight for husband detained by ICE
Abigail Salas | KRWG Public Media How far would you go for love? About a month ago, Madeline Ramos-Delgado packed…
Nationally touring band brings intimate show to small-town Southern New Mexico bar
By Serena Johnson | KRWG Public Media High ticket prices, long lines and stadium seats so far that the projection…
Miyagishima ends governor bid, endorses Republican Gregg Hull
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima ended his independent campaign for New Mexico governor and endorsed Republican nominee Gregg Hull.
