KUNM Only 43% of New Mexicans say they trust state lawmakers. That was one of the findings of a new poll commissioned by a think …
Tribal gaming officials urge lawmakers to tax prediction markets
KUNM Prediction markets are becoming an issue for Native American tribes who argue they’re threatening their gaming revenues and their ability to fund vital services. …
Election 2026: Public lands commissioner candidates
KUNM Among the many races New Mexico voters will decide in the November 3rd election is state land commissioner, one of the most important, and …
Lt. Governor candidates debate policy as gubernatorial negotiations fall through
KUNM On Thursday, the Albuquerque Journal held a debate between Lt. Gov. candidates Republican Sen. David Gallegos (R-Eunice) and Democratic Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard. …
Candidates for New Mexico governor outline plans for data centers
Florian Knowles, Robert Frederick – KUNM This week, New Mexico’s gubernatorial candidates spoke about their respective plans regarding data centers, which are controversial both because …
New report digs into whether state investments in kids are paying off
KUNM New Mexico has made some major investments aimed at improving the lives of kids around the state. Just this year the legislature passed and …
National Voter Registration day spurs voter participation efforts
KUNM News Outside the Student Union Building at the University of New Mexico, the Bernalillo County Clerk’s office set up shop, asking passersby the familiar …
The Rio Grande is having its driest year on record
KUNM News JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The megadrought on the Colorado River has been getting a lot of headlines lately, but another major western river, the …
Groups raise awareness of proposal to pay New Mexico’s state lawmakers
KUNM News With just eight weeks until Election Day, representatives from a coalition of 72 community-based organizations are traveling to small towns across the state …