by Source NM Staff, Source New Mexico Following a multi-state lawsuit filed in April over the federal government’s cancelation of AmeriCorps grants, the Office of …
NM committee chair who once stymied ICE detention center ban says he’s reconsidering
by Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico The chair of the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee who earlier this year killed a legislative effort to ban …
How a New Mexico journalism fellowship increased investment in the local news ecosystem
By Sarah Gustavus Lim, Director of Membership, LION Publishers This post is part of “Building a Thriving News Ecosystem,” a series from Knight Communities Network, a Lenfest Institute …
New Mexico officials say federal cuts will probably deepen hunger for children, seniors
by Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico Congress’ recent paring back of federal food programs will impact New Mexico’s food from the farm to the table, …
Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?
Two survivors have filed suit against Rio Arriba County office-holders, alleging that their civil rights were violated when they failed to control dangerous conflicts surrounding …
Video: Proposal to pay state lawmakers remains stalled
Lawmakers don't seem ready to endorse salaries for the only unpaid legislature in the country.
Free college regardless of immigration status? Students like it.
The bill would protect non-citizen students' access to college and scholarships.
Advocating for Higher Education: Marc Saavedra on Budgeting, Lobbying, and Student Aid
This conversation has been edited and condensed. Marc Saveedrea is the executive director of the New Mexico Council of University Presidents, a strategic policy development …
UNM legislative priorities align with 2040 Goals
Mike Puelle became UNM’s chief government relations officer in 2022 after nearly 30 years in public policy and government relations. His job is to advocate …