A perfect storm has arrived on the ledgers of many state budgets, bearing down on the people who often need…
With creativity and resourcefulness, food pantries weather hard times again
by Anna Cecil, Annika Hauer, Florian Knowles and Elizah Rendorio, Indiana Capital ChronicleJanuary 27, 2026 Outside the small, industrial-looking building…
America’s suspended refugee program leaves families separated and resettlement agencies unfunded
Across the country, nonprofits have closed their refugee resettlement programs or are looking for new funding sources, with many waiting…
New Mexico’s housing efforts gain momentum as legislature nears end
With just days left in the legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are racing to advance a series of bills aimed…
House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs
The House of Representatives continued its hearing on improving funds for behavioral health departments. On Jan. 29, the House Appropriations…
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…
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…
International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding
A local community outreach group and state housing authorities have asked the legislature for $1.5 million for an affordable housing…
Another attempt to create a paid legislature is once again in limbo
New Mexico is the only state in the country that does not pay its lawmakers. For years, legislators have tried…