Court Sides With Keeping Immigrant Communities Safe
Editor’s Note: The following is a statement from Maria Rodriguez, in reaction to the federal judge in San Francisco who has temporarily blocked Trump’s executive order to cut federal funds…
First Native Home Loan Program Announced
USDA Rural Development Acting State Director Eric Vigil announced last week, Native Community Finance (NCF) has been approved to become the agency’s newest “intermediary” or packager. This certification is crucial…
Methane Mitigation Means Cleaner Air, Good Jobs
A new report shows a booming business in stopping leaks in natural-gas pipelines across the country. While cleaner air is good news for the environment in New México, it might…
FL House Approves Controversial State Retirement Changes
Public employees planning to spend their careers in Florida could see big changes to their retirement plans, the result of a controversial move by the Florida House. House Republicans pushed…
Florida Sheriffs Keep Focus on Public Safety, Not Immigration Enforcement
The Florida Sheriff’s Association statements on April 4th, 2017 addressing the weekly list issued by the Trump administration of law enforcement agencies that have rejected Immigrant Detainer requests made by…
Lobo Triathlon set for Sunday, April 9
The University New México (UNM) Lobo Sprint Triathlon for adults and youth is slated Sunday, April 9. Both events begin at UNM Johnson Center with free parking available. Triathlon participants…
Luján Urges New Commission to Support Opioid Prevention
Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) last week sent a letter to the head of the new White House Commission to Combat Drug Abuse, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, urging him…
The Everglades Under Fire
President Trump’s efforts to “drain the swamp” should not include shafting Everglades National Park. Shortly after the president’s nominee, Jeff Sessions, was confirmed as U.S. attorney general, officials at the…
“Spring Into Health” Health Fair Offers Valuable Resources
The “Spring Into Health” Health Fair is just around the corner. The public is encouraged to attend this free health event, to get help with the Florida KidCare insurance application,…
45 Percent of Florida Families are Working Poor
While some sectors of Florida’s economy are thriving, new data shows the number of people who are struggling to afford the basics of food, housing, transportation, child care and health…