By Ike Swetlitz / Searchlight New Mexico Maia Duerr’s parents died from COVID-19 in January 2021. The pandemic was raging, so Duerr didn’t have funeral …
New Mexico Downwinders demand recognition, justice
Decades-old compensation fund for people impacted by nuclear testing is set to expire in July BY: DANIELLE PROKOP / Source New Mexico The story of the Trinity …
Troubled waters
By Lindsay Fendtand Annabella Farmer / Searchlight New Mexico ROSWELL, N.M — Water is the lifeblood of the economy in southeastern New Mexico. It sustains …
When the well runs dry
Nobody knows how much water New Mexico has. Finding out is the best way to ensure survival against drought and climate change. Lindsay Fendt and …
The battle over critical race theory reaches New Mexico
By Alicia Inez Guzmán / Searchlight New Mexico LAS CRUCES — It was 3:30 p.m., and a line had already begun to form inside the …
New Mexico reeling to satisfy fast growing TV & film industry
The film and television industry has never been a bigger part of New Mexico’s economy, and if both the industry and the government get their …
Companies looking to hire retail workers for the holidays
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Retail companies are in search of workers this holiday season and many are offering signing bonuses, increased wages, …
Friendships help students survive an unusual first year of college
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Moving away from home and family is one of the most challenging parts of college but the pandemic …
Lady Driven
By Michaela Helean / NM News Port One cold Montana winter, a young woman in her early 20s was stranded on the side of Highway …
