by Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico Congress’ recent paring back of federal food programs will impact New Mexico’s food from…
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…
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…
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.…
NM agriculture needs immigrant workers, Future Farmers say
By Micaela DePauli SANTA FE– Around 250 students from around the state converged on Santa Fe Feb. 5 to advocate…
Bill aims to address nursing shortages, but doctors raise concerns over physician crisis
As the state legislative session is chugging along House Bill 72 is hoping for a pass to fix dwindling nursing…
Across the nation, state lawmakers line up to join immigration battle
An analysis of bills from New Mexico and elsewhere shows how states are trying to help or hinder immigration crackdown.