New México Confronts 48% Spike in Homelessness with Housing Programs and Rental Assistance
By Caleb Scott After declining for almost a decade, New México’s homeless population has increased by 48% from the previous year. According to a report released by…
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Offers Escape into New Mexico’s past
By Nicole Maxwell Near Mountainair, are the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument’s three units: Quarai, Gran Quivira and Abó. These three places have 17th-century Spanish mission architecture,…
At Age 83, Artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Celebrates National Exhibit
By Mary Beth King Jaune Quick-to-See Smith knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. Born on the St. Ignatius Indian Mission, she is an…
Oil and Gas Extraction Moratorium Extended on State Lands Near Chaco
By Hannah Grover State Land Commissioner Stephanie García Richard extended a moratorium on oil and gas extraction on state lands around Chaco Culture National Historical Park through the…
Rogers Makes History with Victory in Albuquerque City Council District 6 Runoff Election
In a historic victory, Nichole Rogers has been elected to the Albuquerque City Council for District 6, becoming the first African American woman to hold this position. With…
NM Looks to Brackish and Produced Water Amid Climate Change
By Hannah Grover It’s no secret that wells in parts of New México are running dry and communities that rely on surface water from rivers have watched those…
New México’s Latest Film Production Explores Intertribal Relations
Jason Asenap Billy Luther’s first foray into narrative feature length film territory, “Frybread Face and Me”, is a highly successful endeavor. Luther displays a talent for navigating queerness…
NM Restores Council on Missing, Murdered Indigenous People after Protests
By Roz Brown New México has more missing Indigenous people than any other state, so the announcement that a disbanded investigative committee will be restored is welcome news…
RECA Expansion Cut From Latest Defense Bill Compromise
By Danielle Prokop Negotiators struck an expansion of a fund to compensate people harmed by radiation from the federal government’s testing of atomic weapons. The provision taken…
Tragedy Underscores the High Stakes of Delays in Fire Compensation
By Patrick Lohmann Donato Sena and his wife María Luisa spent a recent Monday afternoon loading furniture into the new mobile home placed on their land in Rociada,…