PBS hosts Virtual Town Hall for state and tribal officials
By Jamesha Begay / New Mexico News Port Officials from New Mexico’s Native communities asked for help and understanding from state officials on COVID-19 during a virtual town hall meeting April 19. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was among the guests with U.S. Congresswomen Debra Haaland, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, and Lynn Trujillo, […]
Local individuals work to make positive impact amid COVID-19
By Eduardo Naranjo / NM News Port As COVID-19 continues to spread in New Mexico and residents try to adjust to a new way of life, community members are doing what they can to help others. “Everyone should have a mask, it’s what we have to reduce the spread,” Jenny Nguyen, owner and manager of […]
Trump Campaign Rhetoric Threatens to Undermine NM Census Results
By Alika Medina & Mariah Perry / NM News Port On March 12th, the U.S Census Bureau sent out its first invitations to file. In New Mexico, advocates for the immigrant community face a particular challenge in trying to allay concerns and getting residents to file their census forms. According to Isaac Navarro, the communications […]
What a census undercount would mean for New Mexico
By Devin Muzzey & Lauren McDonald / NM News Port March 12 marked the official start of the 2020 U.S. Census. The data collected about our race, gender, and the number of people in each household will determine congressional redistricting and how much money every state, county, and community will receive over the next 10 […]
Census expands race and national origins question
By Dalton Padilla / NM News Port The 2020 U.S. Census began on March 12. For the first time, respondents have the option to identify their national origins. Although the Census Bureau says this latest addition to the census will provide more insights into the changing American population, it’s set off some controversy about the […]
Homeless population in New Mexico pose a challenge for 2020 Census
By Early-Ray Mixon / NM News Port Some may ignore people experiencing homelessness, but Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque are determined not to, as they prepare for the 2020 census. The county and city are serious about getting a complete count and that means including the homeless population. According to the city of […]
Immigrants urged to file for the 2020 census
By Mariah Perry & Alika Medina / New Mexico News Port When it comes to filing for the census, New Mexico has one of the worst return rates in the nation. For this year’s count, leaders are hoping to improve response rates through efforts to mitigate concerns within the immigrant community. By 2017, nearly 200,000 […]
New report shows homeless population increasing in Albuquerque, local agencies expand homeless help
According to a recent report, the homeless population is increasing in Albuquerque and several new initiatives hope to address the problem by building a new shelter, housing area, and better outreach on the streets. In November, Albuquerque city residents voted to fund a $14 million centralized homeless shelter that will house 300 people and be […]
Local food banks serve a growing demand
By Kevin Clark and Jesus Mata / News Port There are more than 100 food pantries in Albuquerque, and now one of those is based at the University of New Mexico. The new and permanent Lobo Food Pantry opened at the Advisement and Enrichment Center, and joins the previously existing UNM mobile food pantry that […]
NM group invests in college Hispanic women
By Solana Cummings and Dannelle Kirven / NM News Port University of New Mexico student Wendolin Garcia Martinez is one of this year’s recipients of the Hispanic Women’s Council’s scholarship and mentorship program, but she is getting more than just money for school. She’s been given a mentor to help her succeed in her academic […]