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From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds
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From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds

Estimated read time 5 min read
March 3, 2025May 5, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A bill on the Senate floor could more than double grants for rural libraries.

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University police bodycam bill passes first committee
Posted in Featured Justice New Mexico Political New Mexico Politics

University police bodycam bill passes first committee

Estimated read time 4 min read
February 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Lauren Lifke

Lawmakers voted Monday, Feb. 24 to advance a bill that would explicitly require university police departments to use body cameras,…

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The dark money group fighting medical malpractice reform
Posted in Featured Political New Mexico Politics

The dark money group fighting medical malpractice reform

Estimated read time 11 min read
February 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico

As lawmakers meet in the Roundhouse for the 2025 legislative session, New Mexico continues to stare down a health care…

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Free college regardless of immigration status? Students like it.
Posted in Political New Mexico State Reporting Project Top story

Free college regardless of immigration status? Students like it.

Estimated read time 1 min read
February 28, 2025May 5, 2025
Mia Casas

The bill would protect non-citizen students' access to college and scholarships.

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Q & A with State Senator Angel Charley
Posted in Political New Mexico State Reporting Project

Q & A with State Senator Angel Charley

Estimated read time 8 min read
February 26, 2025May 14, 2025
Micaela DePauli

It is the Democratic Senator's first year serving at the Roundhouse. Learn all about her advocacy background and the legislation…

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Advocating for Higher Education: Marc Saavedra on Budgeting, Lobbying, and Student Aid

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 23, 2025February 23, 2025
Wayne McNatt

This conversation has been edited and condensed. Marc Saveedrea is the executive director of the New Mexico Council of University…

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UNM legislative priorities align with 2040 Goals
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UNM legislative priorities align with 2040 Goals

Estimated read time 5 min read
February 23, 2025February 23, 2025
Ryan Grossetete

Mike Puelle became UNM’s chief government relations officer in 2022 after nearly 30 years in public policy and government relations.…

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Lawmakers move to beef up cannabis enforcement
Posted in Featured Political New Mexico State Reporting Project

Lawmakers move to beef up cannabis enforcement

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 22, 2025February 22, 2025
Micaela DePauli

ALBUQUERQUE, NM– A bill that would give state regulators more enforcement power over the cannabis industry passed the state House…

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The Trump administration says it’s targeting criminals for deportation. ICE arrested these 2 Las Cruces teens as they headed to work.
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The Trump administration says it’s targeting criminals for deportation. ICE arrested these 2 Las Cruces teens as they headed to work.

Estimated read time 17 min read
February 21, 2025February 21, 2025
Cindy Ramirez, El Paso Matters

The sun had not begun to peek over the horizon in south Las Cruces when a pair of siblings headed…

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