After the closure of the Gallup Independent, Gallup faces the realities of becoming a news desert. As the New Mexico Legislature passes tax credits aimed …
Amid fears about ICE, lawmakers consider optional Native American designation on IDs
As reports come out across the country of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining Native Americans, a couple dozen New Mexico lawmakers are pushing a …
Lawmakers consider a statewide policy to prohibit students from using cell phones during school
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM Lawmakers from the Senate Education committee advanced a proposed bill on Monday that would require all school districts and charter schools to …
New report shows oil and gas spills in New Mexico have decreased, but spill volume is up
By Florian Knowles, KUNM There were over 38,000 oil and gas spills in New Mexico last year. That’s according to a report released yesterday at the …
Santa Fe organization expands its emergency meal service
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM As new work requirements take effect for federal food assistance, following uncertainty created by the lengthy government shutdown late last year, a Santa Fe-based …
NM memorial calling for study of forced sterilization against women of color advances
By Leah Romero, Source New MexicoFebruary 6, 2026 Members of the New Mexico Legislature’s House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee advanced a memorial Friday …
Lawmakers consider economic loss after ending ICE contracts
A new state law ending local ICE detention contracts could cost rural counties millions, even as facilities may continue operating under federal control.
Lawmakers want upgrades to missing persons systems
By Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth Several state lawmakers are seeking a little more than $1.5 million for upgrades to New Mexico’s missing persons tracking …
Bill refining allowable restraint and seclusion practices in schools advances out of House committee
by Leah Romero, Source New MexicoFebruary 2, 2026 Members of the House Education Committee on Monday advanced a bill that would refine definitions of allowable …
