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Gillian Barkhurst

Gillian Barkhurst is a student at the University of New Mexico pursuing a Bachelor of the Arts in Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication, with a minor in Spanish. Her work has been published in the Albuquerque Journal, Limina: UNM Non-Fiction Review, the Daily Lobo and New Mexico News Port. Gillian is currently a staff writer at the Albuquerque Journal.
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International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding
Posted in Business New Mexico

International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding

Estimated read time 4 min read
March 14, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A local community outreach group and state housing authorities have asked the legislature for $1.5 million for an affordable housing…

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From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds
Posted in Political New Mexico

From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds

Estimated read time 5 min read
March 3, 2025May 5, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A bill on the Senate floor could more than double grants for rural libraries.

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Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group
Posted in Political New Mexico

Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group

Estimated read time 5 min read
February 8, 2025February 20, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A two-term Democratic lawmaker has backed away from her proposal to reshape New Mexico’s public records laws, amid criticism from…

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Lawmakers consider shield law for journalists
Posted in Political New Mexico

Lawmakers consider shield law for journalists

Estimated read time 4 min read
February 7, 2025February 20, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A freshman lawmaker hopes to broaden protections for journalists and their sources amid fears of government overreach.

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Federal money reaches state accounts after funding freeze
Posted in Featured

Federal money reaches state accounts after funding freeze

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 6, 2025February 6, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

How were New Mexicans affected by the president's federal funding freeze?

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Analyst: Latino voters are deeply misunderstood and vulnerable to misinformation
Posted in Political New Mexico

Analyst: Latino voters are deeply misunderstood and vulnerable to misinformation

Estimated read time 2 min read
October 23, 2024December 23, 2024
Gillian Barkhurst

Latino voters are “highly” susceptible to fabricated news stories and are insufficiently researched as a voting bloc, according to an…

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Governor breaks ground on southern NM abortion clinic
Posted in Healthy New Mexico

Governor breaks ground on southern NM abortion clinic

Estimated read time 3 min read
September 11, 2024December 23, 2024
Gillian Barkhurst

Ground has been broken on a new reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico as the state struggles…

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Swing night is back! Dancers reboot after sitting out COVID
Posted in Enjoy New Mexico

Swing night is back! Dancers reboot after sitting out COVID

Estimated read time 1 min read
April 6, 2023April 6, 2023
Gillian Barkhurst

By Gillian BarkhurstAfter Covid-19 organizers at Duke City Swing are rebooting an Albuquerque classic.

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