New Mexico produces more oil and gas than all states except Texas. So how does its Democratic governor and state legislature plan to address the climate change crisis? Our team of student reporters went in search of answers.
by Anthony Romero-Kleve They’re just paper bags filled with sand and little candles, but here in New Mexico, these holidays lights have special historical and cultural meaning. Here, lighting luminarias or farolitos (we’ll get to that debate in a bit) a cultural staple for native New Mexicans and an Insta-worthy… Continue reading Luminarias light up the Night
New Mexico farmers say raising alpacas are great for this region’s dry and high climate, and their sustainable upkeep, as well as producing light and warm fleece.
From the police mystery Dark Winds on AMC to the edgy coming-of-age series Reservation Dogs on FX, new shows produced by Indigenous directors, writers and actors are putting a spotlight on Native American culture.
As travel restrictions and mask mandates faded, tourism in New Mexico has not only bounced back, it has increased to levels even higher than they were before the pandemic.
Beeps and honks fill the air as curious bystanders ready their cameras and furiously click click away to capture the commotion. This isn’t Albuquerque at rush hour, it’s Bosque del Apache during the festival of Cranes.
In February 2021, as New Mexico lawmakers considered landmark legislation to loosen restrictions on alcohol sales, the state’s alcohol epidemiologist Annaliese Mayette set out to assess the bill.
Itzani Cruz, Albuquerque local, talks about mixed-race identity and how she battled with learning self-acceptance. Her Chicana and Okinawan heritage made identity confusing growing up, but she learned to embrace her uniqueness and shine with confidence.
More than half of the registered voters in New Mexico cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election. The turnout rate was lower than the previous midterm election.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will serve another 4-year term as governor of New Mexico after defeating republican challenger Mark Ronchetti on Tuesday, taking home 52% of votes.
Buu Nygren, half Navajo-half Vietnamese, becomes the youngest president of the Navajo Nation. His running mate becomes the first woman to be vice-president. They defeated incumbent Jonathan Nez.
Democrat Gabriel Vasquez narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Yvette Herrell by 1224 votes to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of New Mexico.
Three amendments to the state constitution sailed to victory election night. The most controversial measure will increase funding for early childhood services.
Grace Calderon looked out over the 18-acre property in Montezuma, New Mexico where she and her husband had been renovating a small house for their retirement. The fire had licked at the house but destroyed the shed in which they had been storing all the materials needed to finish the home.
The state House of Representatives seat for District 18, in which the University of New Mexico resides, is up for election this November. The two candidates vying for the seat are incumbent Gail Chasey (D), and opponent Scott Cannon (R).
Contentious races for governor and Congress have gotten a majority of the attention this general election but voters are also being asked to approve a change to the way New Mexico’s education is funded.
New Mexico’s tough new pollution rules rely on oil and gas operators to report their methane emissions. Can self-policing work?
New Mexico produces more oil and gas than all states except Texas. So how does its Democratic governor and state legislature plan to address the climate change crisis? Our team of student reporters went in search of answers.
by Anthony Romero-Kleve They’re just paper bags filled with sand and little candles, but here in New Mexico, these holidays lights have special historical and cultural meaning. Here, lighting luminarias or farolitos (we’ll get to that debate in a bit) a cultural staple for native New Mexicans and an Insta-worthy… Continue reading Luminarias light up the Night
Most college campuses are relatively safe, but UNM students are anxious about violence after a recent shooting outside the dorms.
New Mexico farmers say raising alpacas are great for this region’s dry and high climate, and their sustainable upkeep, as well as producing light and warm fleece.
Video games release dopamine just like drugs do, which could make it difficult to stop playing or maybe even recognize that it has become a problem.
Many first-generation Americans feel pressure from their immigrant parents to succeed in school and make more money than their parents did.
It’s up to the next generation to carry on the endangered traditions of Okinawa.
From the police mystery Dark Winds on AMC to the edgy coming-of-age series Reservation Dogs on FX, new shows produced by Indigenous directors, writers and actors are putting a spotlight on Native American culture.
Getting a tattoo can be therapeutic hieroglyphic, chronicling chapters of the wearer’s personal myth.
As travel restrictions and mask mandates faded, tourism in New Mexico has not only bounced back, it has increased to levels even higher than they were before the pandemic.
Beeps and honks fill the air as curious bystanders ready their cameras and furiously click click away to capture the commotion. This isn’t Albuquerque at rush hour, it’s Bosque del Apache during the festival of Cranes.
Albuquerque’s popular professional soccer team, New Mexico United, is now evaluating the season that ended.
In February 2021, as New Mexico lawmakers considered landmark legislation to loosen restrictions on alcohol sales, the state’s alcohol epidemiologist Annaliese Mayette set out to assess the bill.
Itzani Cruz, Albuquerque local, talks about mixed-race identity and how she battled with learning self-acceptance. Her Chicana and Okinawan heritage made identity confusing growing up, but she learned to embrace her uniqueness and shine with confidence.
Junko Featherston sits down with local drag queens to discuss how performing the art of drag affects their mental health.
More than half of the registered voters in New Mexico cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election. The turnout rate was lower than the previous midterm election.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will serve another 4-year term as governor of New Mexico after defeating republican challenger Mark Ronchetti on Tuesday, taking home 52% of votes.
Buu Nygren, half Navajo-half Vietnamese, becomes the youngest president of the Navajo Nation. His running mate becomes the first woman to be vice-president. They defeated incumbent Jonathan Nez.
Democrat Gabriel Vasquez narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Yvette Herrell by 1224 votes to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of New Mexico.
Democrats won handily in all five of the statewide offices in New Mexico, not including those of Governor and Lt Governor.
John Allen becomes the first Black Sheriff of Bernalillo County, defeating Republican Paul Pacheco by a 12-point margin.
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, general obligations bond 3, providing $215,986,000 toward higher education in New Mexico, passed with 61% of the vote.
Bernalillo County residents appeared to have approved by a large margin, six bond proposals for brick-and-mortar improvements.
Three amendments to the state constitution sailed to victory election night. The most controversial measure will increase funding for early childhood services.
Grace Calderon looked out over the 18-acre property in Montezuma, New Mexico where she and her husband had been renovating a small house for their retirement. The fire had licked at the house but destroyed the shed in which they had been storing all the materials needed to finish the home.
If Congress passes a national law to protect or ban abortion, it is likely to remain legal in New Mexico for the near future.
The state House of Representatives seat for District 18, in which the University of New Mexico resides, is up for election this November. The two candidates vying for the seat are incumbent Gail Chasey (D), and opponent Scott Cannon (R).
Contentious races for governor and Congress have gotten a majority of the attention this general election but voters are also being asked to approve a change to the way New Mexico’s education is funded.
Republican Audrey Trujillo is challenging incumbent Democrat Maggie Toulouse Oliver in a contest that demonstrates many of the themes seen nationwide.