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…
Joanne Ferrary retires from New Mexico House after decade representing Las Cruces
By Damien Willis | Organ Mountain News State Rep. Joanne Ferrary retired July 31 after nearly a decade representing House…
Is IPRA changing? Access advocates, public officials face off in Santa Fe
By Lily Alexander | Searchlight New Mexico Compliance is easier said than done — at least, according to the general…
NMSU Alumni Pond restored and reopened to the public
By Abigail Salas | KRWG Public Media A staple attraction at NMSU is finally back up and running. The pond…
New bilingual charter school opens in Las Cruces
By Serena Johnson | KRWG Public Media A new charter school opened inside Alma d’ Arte to teach kids science,…
Animated film highlights methane waste and pollution on the Navajo Nation
By Jeanette DeDios | KUNM News Oil and gas companies emit thousands of metric tons of methane each year on…
Exhibit redefines Route 66 through an Indigenous perspective
By Jeanette DeDios | KUNM News Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and an exhibit in Santa…
Indigenous advocates protest at BLM office against proposal to remove Chaco Canyon buffer
By Jeanette DeDios | KUNM News Protestors gathered outside the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Santa Fe on Wednesday on the…
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…
