New Mexico
Friday, February 14, 2025
GOP budget eyes Medicaid cuts, a significant impact for Native communities
A preliminary federal budget unveiled by Republicans this week includes cuts to Medicaid, which a recent study reveals would disproportionately …
Thursday, February 13, 2025
NM's national monuments face new development threats from Trump
Areas surrounding New Mexico's Aztec Ruins National Monument, and other monuments, are at risk of losing federal protections from the "Unleashing …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
NM lawmaker says journalists of all stripes need protection
A former community organizer and newly-elected lawmaker is responding to the Trump administration's escalating attacks on the press with a proposed la…
NM could buck trend of states scaling back sex ed in schools
A coalition of New Mexico groups is supporting a bill this session to require "Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education" for public school students…
ABQ hosts 'know your rights' sessions for immigrants, business owners
The City of Albuquerque and local business partners have launched a "Know Your Rights" campaign to help immigrants navigate the Trump administration's…
Governor urges NM lawmakers to address crime
Reducing crime and improving public safety are among this year's priorities for New Mexico's governor, who has called the state's crime rate "out of …
Trump policies could mean deportation, discrimination for NM immigrants
Nearly one in four Americans is an immigrant or the child of an immigrant but President Donald Trump has promised to shrink those numbers through arre…
Study reveals pros, cons of New Mexicans juggling two jobs
Millions of American workers are now juggling two jobs to make ends meet, while some moonlight to pay for extras such as vacations or hobbies…
NM's largest-ever female legislature seeks traction on bills, advocacy
A long-time New Mexico community organizer is one of several women who have put the state on the map this year for having the largest percentage of wo…
NM's 'Souper Bowl' returns to raise money for neighbors in need
The Chiefs are back in this year's Super Bowl but first, the chefs are back for Albuquerque's annual "Souper Bowl." Roadrunner Food Bank will open …
NM bill would help domestic abuse survivors get legal assistance
Women surveyed about why they stayed in an abusive relationship often said they did not have the money to leave. Now, a bill introduced in the New …
New Mexico's rural families fear proposed federal cuts to Medicaid
With President Donald Trump back in office, Congressional Republicans are eager to extend his 2017 tax cuts, which likely means slashing the Medicaid …