Rep. Vasquez Secures Significant Investments to Bring Jobs to the West Side
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) recently announced that he secured $4 million in funding for the Atrisco Vista Boulevard Improvement Project that will increase public safety and bring…
NHCC Guest-Curated Art Exhibition Examines Influence of Artworks By Incarcerated Artists
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) highlights a new guest-curated art exhibition that builds upon the work of its celebrated paño exhibition through exploration of the artistic traditions…
Fearing Political Violence, More States Ban Firearms at Polling Places
By Matt Vasilogambros Posted March 28, 2024 Facing increased threats to election workers and superheated political rhetoric from former President Donald Trump and his supporters, more states…
Colorado College Researchers Document Abuses at New México Immigration Detention Centers
By Austin Fisher Posted: March 21, 2024 A new report documenting ongoing abuses at two federal immigration detention facilities in New México concludes the facilities should close,…
Environmental Groups Cheer Gov’s Veto of Tax Credit for Small Oil and Gas Wells
By Patrick Lohmann Posted: March 14, 2024 Operators of small oil and gas wells in New México won’t receive a tax exemption on fossil fuels they extract, thanks…
Texas Activists Pushed Abortion Restrictions in NM Cities and Counties, Records Show
By Austin Fisher Posted March 7, 2024 Abortion rights opponents in Texas dictated terms and pressured officials in New México municipalities to pass ordinances restricting clinics, according…
Rep. Stansbury Discusses Infrastructure Issues at Roundtable
By Nicole Maxwell Democratic U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury discussed infrastructure issues and grants that could help fix those issues during a roundtable discussion at Rio Rancho City Hall…
New México Arts 2024 Artist-in-Residence Fellows
New Mexico Arts (NMA), a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is pleased to announce the 2024 cycle of artist fellows. For a second consecutive year,…
New Mexico Arts Announces Poetry Out Loud State Finals
New Mexico Arts announces the state finals for Poetry Out Loud®. Presented in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud…
Here Are the Crime Bills NM Lawmakers Passed in the 2024 Regular Session
By Austin Fisher In this year’s budget-focused session, both chambers of the 2024 New Mexico Legislature passed 17 bills related to crime, policing, prisons and public safety. …