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Driven by the 2024 election, states push to change voting laws
Posted in Top story

Driven by the 2024 election, states push to change voting laws

Estimated read time 9 min read
March 5, 2024September 10, 2024
Michael Marcotte

State lawmakers concerned about the integrity of elections ahead of the 2024 presidential vote are proposing and enacting an unprecedented…

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Oh, the germaneity!
Posted in Political New Mexico

Oh, the germaneity!

Estimated read time 7 min read
January 22, 2024January 22, 2024
Michael Marcotte

Often repeated, sometimes misunderstood. More on the term circling in the Roundhouse and frustrating lawmakers. Danielle Prokop and Patrick Lohmann from Source…

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Lawmakers and tenants call on governor to make rent control a priority for 30-day session
Posted in New Mexico Voices

Lawmakers and tenants call on governor to make rent control a priority for 30-day session

Estimated read time 4 min read
January 22, 2024January 22, 2024
Michael Marcotte

Ralliers gathered in front of the Roundhouse to showcase support for rent control in New Mexico. Patrick Lohmann from Source…

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Charges filed against a New Mexico police officer for a fatal shooting — for the first time in nearly 10 years
Posted in Justice New Mexico

Charges filed against a New Mexico police officer for a fatal shooting — for the first time in nearly 10 years

Estimated read time 7 min read
October 6, 2023October 8, 2023
Michael Marcotte

After nearly a decade, a police officer in New Mexico will face criminal charges for a fatal shooting. From Searchlight…

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‘State of chaos’: New Mexico’s child welfare crisis is worse, monitors say
Posted in Justice New Mexico

‘State of chaos’: New Mexico’s child welfare crisis is worse, monitors say

Estimated read time 6 min read
October 3, 2023
Michael Marcotte

Experts are calling for reforms in New Mexico's child welfare system. Ed Williams from Searchlight New Mexico reports.

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Researchers say oil and gas activity leading to more geohazards
Posted in Green New Mexico

Researchers say oil and gas activity leading to more geohazards

Estimated read time 11 min read
August 31, 2023September 14, 2023
Michael Marcotte

The petrochemical industry has deformed the landscape in the Permian Basin.

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Tenants with nowhere to turn
Posted in New Mexico Voices

Tenants with nowhere to turn

Estimated read time 12 min read
August 24, 2023
Michael Marcotte

Low-income renters face poor housing conditions, including leaks, heat, mold, and roaches, with no help.

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Trapped 
Posted in Raising New Mexico

Trapped 

Estimated read time 6 min read
May 29, 2023August 2, 2023
Michael Marcotte

Foster youth — in particular, teenagers with serious mental health conditions — are routinely placed in dangerous situations while in…

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Disinformation endangers democracy in NM and beyond, experts say
Posted in Election 2022

Disinformation endangers democracy in NM and beyond, experts say

Estimated read time 14 min read
September 15, 2022October 24, 2022
Michael Marcotte

Conspiracy theories are infecting the election cycle and jeopardizing voting rights. This report by Andrew Beale for Source NM is…

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