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From Carrizozo to Cuba: Rural libraries seek $29.5M in state funds
Posted in Political New Mexico Raising New Mexico Statehouse Reporting

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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Rural and aging populations contribute to state’s complex housing needs
Posted in Featured Raising New Mexico

Rural and aging populations contribute to state’s complex housing needs

Estimated read time 5 min read
December 10, 2024January 7, 2025
Wayne McNatt

The very diverse state of New Mexico faces a long list of challenges, but as wages remain stagnant and home…

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Audio: Lawmakers consider ideas for improving education in indigenous communities
Posted in Political New Mexico Raising New Mexico Statehouse Reporting Top story

Audio: Lawmakers consider ideas for improving education in indigenous communities

Estimated read time 1 min read
February 9, 2024
Barbara Ramirez

Barbara Ramirez reviews education initiatives in interviews with Regis Pecos, a prominent Native American advocate.

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Bid to raise gun buying age heads to House floor
Posted in Political New Mexico Raising New Mexico Statehouse Reporting

Bid to raise gun buying age heads to House floor

Estimated read time 3 min read
February 9, 2024February 9, 2024
Jack Boggs

Those under age 21 wouldn't be allowed to buy some semi-automatic guns or high-capacity magazines.

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Improving education will be a priority for NM legislature
Posted in Political New Mexico Raising New Mexico Top story

Improving education will be a priority for NM legislature

Estimated read time 5 min read
December 21, 2023December 21, 2023
Barbara Ramirez

Education will be top of mind in the upcoming 2024 legislative session. News Port's Barbara Ramirez looks ahead.

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UNM attracts largest-ever incoming class
Posted in Raising New Mexico Top story

UNM attracts largest-ever incoming class

Estimated read time 3 min read
October 5, 2023
S_McMillon

A wave of new college students is coming to UNM. Easier access is why. Skye McMillon has the numbers.

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Evicted Basement Films finds a new home
Posted in New Mexico Voices Raising New Mexico Top story

Evicted Basement Films finds a new home

Estimated read time 4 min read
September 14, 2023
Joe Thompson

Where do you go if you've been kicked out of your home and you have 10,000 reels of film? Joe…

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New Mexico rated 3rd worst state for Uber drivers
Posted in Raising New Mexico Top story

New Mexico rated 3rd worst state for Uber drivers

Estimated read time 3 min read
September 13, 2023September 22, 2023
acarpenter

Uber Driver and economist explain why the gig economy functions this way in New Mexico and how it compares to…

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Tenants with nowhere to turn
Posted in New Mexico Voices Raising New Mexico Top story

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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