KUNM Early voting has begun in New Mexico for the General Election on November 3. In Downtown Albuquerque on Wednesday, participants held signs encouraging motorists …
Over campaign contribution limits? Miyagishima just crossed them out
After New Mexico In Depth reported in February that gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima had exceeded limits by more than $125,000 on the amount of donated goods and …
Isotopes broadcaster dreams of the big leagues
Everyone knows minor league baseball players dream of getting called up to the big leagues. But it isn’t just the sluggers and starting pitchers waiting …
Stolen Land Fest carves out space for Native hardcore music
The sound of jingles and pow-wow drums fill a mid-sized room with more than 50 people. It’s 3 p.m. and the heat wave sweeping across …
NMPBS grows despite federal funding cuts to public media
After the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provided funding for public television and radio stations across the country, voted to dissolve itself earlier this year, many …
‘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 of New Mexico and is …
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 Science and History in Albuquerque.
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 portions of Doña Ana County.
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 name of the game.
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 limitations for child sexual abuse.
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 nationwide protests and contentious online …
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 Public Education Department’s plan for …
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 and Stephanie Telles have introduced Ordinance …
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. Michelle Lujan Grisham told Source …
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 Mexico lawmakers are pushing a …
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 seen flurries of snow already, …
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 tax policy to redirect revenue …
Local activist group encourages New Mexicans to vote early
KUNM Early voting has begun in New Mexico for the General Election on November 3. In Downtown Albuquerque on Wednesday, participants held signs encouraging motorists …
Here’s what the IPRA task force recommends for New Mexico’s public records
Searchlight New Mexico Initial recommendations by the task force studying New Mexico’s public records law include creating a public portal for traffic accident reports and …
League of Women Voters urge New Mexicans to make informed choices at the polls
KUNM With Election Day only 4 weeks away, the League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico just released their guide to help New Mexican …
NM joins with other states suing Trump administration over fuel economy standards rollback
KUNM New Mexico is joining a coalition, led by California, taking legal action over the Trump administration’s rollback of fuel economy standards for new vehicles. …
Documentary highlights damaging effects of Meta on teens
KUNM The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque will screen a new documentary called “Your Attention Please,” on Friday October 2, 2026 which examines the …
Voters want higher ethical standards for New Mexico legislators
KUNM Only 43% of New Mexicans say they trust state lawmakers. That was one of the findings of a new poll commissioned by a think …
Hull, Haaland would both create missing and murdered Indigenous people task force
New Mexico InDepth Both candidates for New Mexico governor said in interviews with New Mexico In Depth that, if elected, they’d create a task force …
Tribal gaming officials urge lawmakers to tax prediction markets
KUNM Prediction markets are becoming an issue for Native American tribes who argue they’re threatening their gaming revenues and their ability to fund vital services. …
Formerly incarcerated ‘Breaking Bad’ actor spreads message of change at New Mexico prison
Searchlight New Mexico The third time Luis Moncada went to prison, he had a lot of time to reflect. He would stand in front of the …
