Attorney General’s Office Rebrands as New Mexico Department of Justice
By Nicole Maxwell Posted: January 18, 2024 New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced on Jan 10, that his office was undergoing a rebrand. Torrez said the…
Paid Family Medical Leave Proposal Back on the Table
By Megan Taros Posted: January 18, 2024 When María Durán’s son needed multiple surgeries at the age of 17, she could not be there to take care of…
PRC Nixes Some Customer Costs for Four Corners Power Plant
On January 3, the Public Regulation Commission adopted the hearing examiners’ finding that PNM acted imprudently in extending its participation in Four Corners Power Plant beyond 2016. As…
Water Utility in Doña Ana Co. Sent Customers ‘High Levels of Arsenic’ in Their Tap Water
By Danielle Prokop Posted: January 11, 2024 In the days after the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority issued a “do not drink” order for about 1,000 households in…
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…