Environmental groups continue to fight ‘Roadless Rule’ repeal

Searchlight New Mexico Several dozen people gathered Tuesday in Santa Fe with a message for the feds: Keep wilderness wild. The U.S. Forest Service is …

Report details ‘systemic failures’ in New Mexico’s animal welfare systems, calls for new state agency

Searchlight New Mexico “Systemic failures” are shaping New Mexico’s animal services and the state needs a dedicated animal protection department to fix them, according to …

Meta settles with 52 AGs for $17B. Was New Mexico better off going it alone?

By Lily Alexander | Searchlight New Mexico As New Mexico lawmakers Wednesday mulled the next steps in the state’s win in its case against Meta, …

New Mexico sunshine law in the spotlight as task force considers changes

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 …

‘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 …