By Lily Alexander | Searchlight New Mexico The city of Santa Fe receives 100 to 180 requests for public records each week. City Attorney Marcos …
Is IPRA changing? Access advocates, public officials face off in Santa Fe
By Lily Alexander | Searchlight New Mexico Compliance is easier said than done — at least, according to the general deputy counsel for the New …
“Nowhere to go:” Santa Fe tenants displaced by June fire deliver demand letter to owners
By Lily Alexander |Searchlight New Mexico Desiree Velarde has been bouncing between houses since June 19. Sometimes, she drives the nearly 70 miles to her daughters’ …
New Mexico disability community urges further state protections amid federal uncertainty
By Lily Alexander | Searchlight New Mexico New Mexico has done a lot to support the disability community, but further legislation is needed, especially with …
UNM reappoints law school dean amid scrutiny over diversity, admissions
Lily Alexander | Searchlight New Mexico The University of New Mexico has reappointed Camille Carey as dean of its law school after months of some students, …
‘More important than ever’: Santa Fe PRIDE highlights visibility, history
By Lily Alexander | Searchlight New Mexico For members of the LGBTQ+ community, Kevin Bowen said, mere existence is political. That’s why Pride is integral. “We …
Gender-affirming care protected in New Mexico — but not always easy to access
By Lily Alexander |Searchlight New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE — Heather Johnson spoke with four primary care physicians before she found one who would let her continue the hormone regimen …
New Mexico Senate committee advances combined bill designed to protect state surface water
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that combines two bills that aims to increase water quality protections for much of New Mexico and regulate …
Substitute paid family and medical leave bill narrowly passes second House committee
A bill that would codify paid family and medical leave for almost all New Mexico employees passed its second committee Wednesday on a 6-5 vote …