By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM The Federal Communications Commission estimates that 93% of U.S. residents have access to high speed internet. But that could be overstated. According …
Governor praises lawmakers on bills passed at the conclusion of 30-day session
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM After a brief 30 days, the 37th New Mexico Legislature came to a close at noon on Thursday. It was the last …
New report finds high turnover rate for election officials in New Mexico
A new report by Issue One, a bipartisan organization that supports American democracy, has found a high turnover among local election officials around the country, including New …
Navajo Nation awarded $110 million in broadband infrastructure
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has announced over $900 million in investments towards broadband infrastructure, with the help of …
Lawmakers consider a statewide policy to prohibit students from using cell phones during school
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM Lawmakers from the Senate Education committee advanced a proposed bill on Monday that would require all school districts and charter schools to …
Santa Fe organization expands its emergency meal service
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM As new work requirements take effect for federal food assistance, following uncertainty created by the lengthy government shutdown late last year, a Santa Fe-based …
Heinrich says the Trump Administration is causing an energy affordability crisis
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion recently on the Trump …
New Mexico delegation and Pueblo leaders ask Interior Secretary to protect Chaco Canyon
KUNM | By Jeanette DeDios Members of the New Mexico congressional delegation and Pueblo leaders held a press conference at the All Indian Pueblo Cultural Center …