What a census undercount would mean for New Mexico
By Devin Muzzey & Lauren McDonald / NM News Port March 12 marked the official start of the 2020 U.S. Census. The data collected about our race, gender, and the number of people in each household will determine congressional redistricting and how much money every state, county, and community will receive over the next 10 […]
Census expands race and national origins question
By Dalton Padilla / NM News Port The 2020 U.S. Census began on March 12. For the first time, respondents have the option to identify their national origins. Although the Census Bureau says this latest addition to the census will provide more insights into the changing American population, it’s set off some controversy about the […]
Interactive map: New Mexico COVID-19 cases
by Celia Raney, New Mexico In Depth March 13, 2020 CoronaInNMGraphicInfogram This article first appeared on New Mexico In Depth and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
Homeless population in New Mexico pose a challenge for 2020 Census
By Early-Ray Mixon / NM News Port Some may ignore people experiencing homelessness, but Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque are determined not to, as they prepare for the 2020 census. The county and city are serious about getting a complete count and that means including the homeless population. According to the city of […]
Immigrants urged to file for the 2020 census
By Mariah Perry & Alika Medina / New Mexico News Port When it comes to filing for the census, New Mexico has one of the worst return rates in the nation. For this year’s count, leaders are hoping to improve response rates through efforts to mitigate concerns within the immigrant community. By 2017, nearly 200,000 […]
New report shows homeless population increasing in Albuquerque, local agencies expand homeless help
According to a recent report, the homeless population is increasing in Albuquerque and several new initiatives hope to address the problem by building a new shelter, housing area, and better outreach on the streets. In November, Albuquerque city residents voted to fund a $14 million centralized homeless shelter that will house 300 people and be […]
Local food banks serve a growing demand
By Kevin Clark and Jesus Mata / News Port There are more than 100 food pantries in Albuquerque, and now one of those is based at the University of New Mexico. The new and permanent Lobo Food Pantry opened at the Advisement and Enrichment Center, and joins the previously existing UNM mobile food pantry that […]
NM group invests in college Hispanic women
By Solana Cummings and Dannelle Kirven / NM News Port University of New Mexico student Wendolin Garcia Martinez is one of this year’s recipients of the Hispanic Women’s Council’s scholarship and mentorship program, but she is getting more than just money for school. She’s been given a mentor to help her succeed in her academic […]
Flying fractals
By Sevia Gonzales / News Port Albuquerque celebrated its renown as the hot air balloon capital of the world last month, drawing more than 800,000 visitors to the 2019 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The festival featured hundreds of balloons, including two entries from the local Fractal Foundation, which uses fractal art to inspire interest in […]
Albuquerque nonprofit wins national award
By Sevía Gonzales / NM News Port A local nonprofit was nationally recognized last month for its vocational and job training program. AmeriCorps bestowed a 2019 Excellence in AmeriCorps Award for Engaging More People with Disabilities on the Mandy’s Farm VAMOS program. The nonprofit, based in Albuquerque’s South Valley provides life-skills training, social development, and […]