A measure to turn that temporary measure into a permanent law failed in the 2024 legislative session.
Category: New Mexico Voices
Lawmakers and tenants call on governor to make rent control a priority for 30-day session
Ralliers gathered in front of the Roundhouse to showcase support for rent control in New Mexico. Patrick Lohmann from Source New Mexico reports.
From cars and couches to safe havens for the homeless
Dozens of families are living at a transformed hotel in Albuquerque, where the unhoused can find refuge and their kids have room to thrive.
Another retail blow to Southeast ABQ
Southeast Albuquerque loses another retail tenant. Joe Thompson reports on the closure of Walgreens and how it is a setback to community improvement efforts.
New Mexico’s growing film industry impacts UNM fine arts students
A burgeoning New Mexico film industry is an influential factor for aspiring fine arts students.
Conference confronts deepening local news crisis
On a sunny Saturday in September, some 100 people filled a campus meeting room. They discussed their concerns about the future of local journalism in New Mexico. Time will tell if they arrived at the answers to big challenges.
UNM offers Navajo-based wellness program
UNM has started a wellness initiative based in Navajo teachings that is helping students foster their sense of community.
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month
El Centro de la Raza at the University of New Mexico helps students connect to their heritage as well as their studies. Barbara Ramirez has the story for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Evicted Basement Films finds a new home
Where do you go if you’ve been kicked out of your home and you have 10,000 reels of film? Joe Thompson reports on the eviction and relocation of Basement Films in Albuquerque.