Pandemic death benefits going unused
By Ike Swetlitz / Searchlight New Mexico Maia Duerr’s parents died from COVID-19 in January 2021. The pandemic was raging, so Duerr didn’t have funeral ceremonies.... Read more.
New Mexico Downwinders demand recognition, justice
Decades-old compensation fund for people impacted by nuclear testing is set to expire in July BY: DANIELLE PROKOP / Source New Mexico The story of the Trinity... Read more.
Troubled waters
By Lindsay Fendtand Annabella Farmer / Searchlight New Mexico ROSWELL, N.M — Water is the lifeblood of the economy in southeastern New Mexico. It sustains alfalfa... Read more.
When the well runs dry
Nobody knows how much water New Mexico has. Finding out is the best way to ensure survival against drought and climate change.
Lindsay Fendt and Annabella Farmer... Read more.
The battle over critical race theory reaches New Mexico
By Alicia Inez Guzmán / Searchlight New Mexico LAS CRUCES — It was 3:30 p.m., and a line had already begun to form inside the Karen M. Trujillo Administration... Read more.
New Mexico reeling to satisfy fast growing TV & film industry
The film and television industry has never been a bigger part of New Mexico’s economy, and if both the industry and the government get their way, it will get even... Read more.
Companies looking to hire retail workers for the holidays
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Retail companies are in search of workers this holiday season and many are offering signing bonuses, increased wages, merchandise... Read more.
Friendships help students survive an unusual first year of college
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Moving away from home and family is one of the most challenging parts of college but the pandemic has put extra pressure on new... Read more.
Lady Driven
By Michaela Helean / NM News Port One cold Montana winter, a young woman in her early 20s was stranded on the side of Highway 93 with a broken timing chain on her... Read more.
Holy Posole!
By Rayes Gallegos / NM News Port Just before Christmas last year my father spent two nights in his room with what he thought was a headache. I, a paranoid COVID-19... Read more.