Jimmy Kimmel may be back, but TV networks are more vulnerable to political pressure than ever before
Sage Meredith Goodwin and Oscar Winberg “Is there any way we can screw him?” asked President Richard M. Nixon. “We’ve been trying to,” an aide replied,... Read more.
Torrance County manager warns of economic ruin if detention facility closes
By Alex Ross, New Mexico Political Report A potential ban on federal immigrant detention facilities in New Mexico would have a devastating impact on Torrance County,... Read more.
Trump administration threatens to yank funds for New Mexico, California and Washington over truckers’ English proficiency
by Jacob Fischler, Source New MexicoAugust 26, 2025 Three states are at risk of losing some federal transportation funding because they are not enforcing President... Read more.
NM committee chair who once stymied ICE detention center ban says he’s reconsidering
by Patrick Lohmann, Source New MexicoAugust 26, 2025 The chair of the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee who earlier this year killed a legislative effort to... Read more.
How a New Mexico journalism fellowship increased investment in the local news ecosystem
By Sarah Gustavus Lim, Director of Membership, LION Publishers This post is part of “Building a Thriving News Ecosystem,” a series from Knight Communities... Read more.
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