Do you tend to avoid conflicts? Most people do, according to Heidi Ricci. She’s a professional mediator at the University of New Mexico and is a professor of practice, passing conflict management skills along to UNM students.
‘That’s my legacy’: UNM mediation professor on the power of conflict management beyond the classroom
Do you tend to avoid conflicts? Most people do, according to Heidi Ricci. She’s a professional mediator at the University…
How an unlikely student activist turned her nuclear war anxiety on its head
University of New Mexico student Madi Figueroa stands in front of a colorful model in the National Museum of Nuclear…
New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 34
Economic development and water sustainability are at the forefront of New Mexico’s House District 34 race, which represents the southern…
New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 4
In New Mexico’s House District 4, which encompasses the state’s northwestern-most corner and part of the Navajo Nation, energy is the…
Epstein files prompt urgent push to extend statutes of limitations
Some state legislators are using the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as an opportunity to expand the statutes of…
States debate working with or against ICE
By Zoe Naylor and Victor Martinez, Statehouse Reporting Project Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose actions have been the subject of…
Plaintiffs in NM education equity case ask court to reject Public Education Department’s plan
Plaintiffs in the longstanding Yazzie/Martinez education equity lawsuit have asked the judge overseeing the case to reject the New Mexico…
Can ranked choice voting save Albuquerque a fortune? Supporters will try again for next city election
The Albuquerque City Council uses ranked choice voting (RCV) for its own internal seats. Now, Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers…
NM Legislature day 30 recap: Governor says ‘a little early’ to decide on a special session
As priority crime and public safety bills wither on the vine in the legislative session’s final hours, New Mexico Gov.…
Amid fears about ICE, lawmakers consider optional Native American designation on IDs
As reports come out across the country of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining Native Americans, a couple dozen New…
First big snow of the season hits Albuquerque
By Mia Casas, KUNM Winter weather came late to New Mexico this year. Although other parts of the state have…
New Mexico legislators float alcohol tax reform proposals for 2026 session
As New Mexico maintains the highest rate of deaths from alcohol misuse, lawmakers are again considering changes to state liquor…
Tucson Festival of Books author Adib Khorram on writing for your queer self
For the past 17 years, the campus of the University of Arizona has been taken over by the Tucson Festival…
DEI restrictions force arts groups to choose between funding and values
Arts organizations in New Mexico have long depended on federal dollars to help them survive. Last year, a major source…
New federal grazing plan would impact ranchers and Mexican wolf protections
In an attempt to open up more public land to livestock grazing in the West, the federal government is touting…
Rodriguez calls for no state income tax, retail GRT in bid for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate, Duke Rodriguez, said his campaign is rooted in what he calls “the true New Mexico experience.” From…
Celebrating eight years of the ABQ Artwalk
The ABQ Artwalk celebrated its eighth anniversary April 3 with live painting demonstrations, fashion and flamenco.
