ACLU Calls for Investigation of APD Shooting of Claude Treviño
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New México called for a thorough investigation of the incident on February 20th that ended with an Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officer fatally…
Dolores Huerta Supports End-of-Life Legislation in New México
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta has joined Compassion and Choices Action Network to launch videos in English and Spanish urging fellow New Mexicans to support the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options…
Access to Outdoor Preschool Limited for Students of Color
By Tina Deines On a frigid December morning in a snow-speckled forest clearing in New México’s Sandia Mountains, a chorus of children bundled in snowsuits, hats and gloves…
Legalizing the Decision to End One’s Life
By Michael Benanav Glenn Buckland doesn’t expect to live much beyond March. The 56-year-old small-business owner from Rio Rancho, New México was diagnosed with plasma cell leukemia in April…
Health Insurance Exchange Special Enrollment Begins
BeWellnm, the New México Health Insurance Exchange, announced the beginning of the special enrollment period for the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange which ends on May 15, 2021. The special…
Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission Seeks Members
The Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission was established to survey and assess the needs of the children and youth within the city of Santa Fe; identify and recommend to…
Rep. Haaland Reintroduces Bill to Honor José Hernández
U.S. Representative Deb Haaland (NM-01) reintroduced legislation to rename the Five Points Post Station after a local hero José Hernández. In April of 2019, letter carrier José Hernández was tragically…
Francisco Galarte to Lead Feminist Research Institute
By Maggie Branch The Feminist Research Institute (FRI) at the University of New México recently announced its pick for the new director, Francisco Galarte. “I am honored to have…
ACLU of New México Launches Billboard Campaign
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New México launched a new billboard campaign this week across the city of Albuquerque advocating for the passage of SB 227, a bill…
City Helping Seniors Register for COVID Vaccine
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs, in partnership with the State of New México and 311, is helping register Albuquerque metro area seniors 60 and up in the…