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Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?
Posted in Featured Justice New Mexico Political New Mexico Politics Searchlight NM Top story

Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?

Estimated read time 10 min read
May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico

Two survivors have filed suit against Rio Arriba County office-holders, alleging that their civil rights were violated when they failed…

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White House takes control of press pool
Posted in Featured Political New Mexico Politics

White House takes control of press pool

Estimated read time 5 min read
March 14, 2025May 16, 2025
Elizabeth Secor

On Feb. 25, the White House broke decades of precedent by announcing that the administration will now select which news…

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House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs
Posted in Political New Mexico Politics Statehouse Reporting

House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs

Estimated read time 3 min read
March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Liz Pritchard

The House of Representatives continued its hearing on improving funds for behavioral health departments. On Jan. 29, the House Appropriations…

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International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding
Posted in Business New Mexico Political New Mexico Politics Statehouse Reporting

International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding

Estimated read time 4 min read
March 14, 2025
Gillian Barkhurst

A local community outreach group and state housing authorities have asked the legislature for $1.5 million for an affordable housing…

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Another attempt to create a paid legislature is once again in limbo
Posted in Featured Political New Mexico Politics

Another attempt to create a paid legislature is once again in limbo

Estimated read time 4 min read
March 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Mia Casas

New Mexico is the only state in the country that does not pay its lawmakers. For years, legislators have tried…

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New Mexico Senators file opposing immigration bills
Posted in Political New Mexico Politics Statehouse Reporting

New Mexico Senators file opposing immigration bills

Estimated read time 2 min read
March 12, 2025March 14, 2025
Mia Casas

Senators have filed two competing bills in the Legislature around how cities and counties should use resources in aiding federal…

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Protecting communities or ignoring law?
Posted in Political New Mexico Politics Statehouse Reporting

Protecting communities or ignoring law?

Estimated read time 6 min read
March 10, 2025May 14, 2025
Micaela DePauli

A bill that would prevent local resources from assisting federal immigration laws narrowly passes in committee.

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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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Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?
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| Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico
New Mexico’s housing efforts gain momentum as legislature nears end
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| Elizabeth Secor
House Committee Discusses Funding for Mental Health Programs
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| Liz Pritchard
New Mexico Senate committee advances combined bill designed to protect state surface water
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New Mexico Senate committee advances combined bill designed to protect state surface water

Post Date March 14, 2025
| Lily Alexander
Substitute paid family and medical leave bill narrowly passes second House committee
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Substitute paid family and medical leave bill narrowly passes second House committee

Post Date March 14, 2025
| Lily Alexander
International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding
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International District affordable cottage project eyes $1.5M in state funding

Post Date March 14, 2025
| Gillian Barkhurst
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