KUNM News In an effort to improve vegetation die-off along the Rio Grande’s beloved Bosque, more than 650 million gallons of water has been released …
Diné dieter says plant based dieting can help combat diabetes in Native communities
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM Native communities face higher rates of diabetes compared to other groups. To combat this, some Native Americans are moving towards plant-based diets …
DEI restrictions force arts groups to choose between funding and values
Arts organizations in New Mexico have long depended on federal dollars to help them survive. Last year, a major source of that funding, from the National …
New federal grazing plan would impact ranchers and Mexican wolf protections
In an attempt to open up more public land to livestock grazing in the West, the federal government is touting a new plan that they …
Shelter continues its work despite a devastating fire
On April 1, around 2:30 a.m., Pastor Joanne Landry and her family woke to crackling fire and shouting voices. The family escaped with their lives, …
Advocates travel to D.C. to promote Gila River protections
A delegation representing the Gila River is in Washington, D.C. this week to speak to lawmakers about creating new environmental protections for the waterway.
‘Activating Chicana Resistance’ catalogs the work of artist Delilah Montoya
New Mexico artist Delilah Montoya’s major retrospective opened in February at the Albuquerque Museum. It encapsulates 40 years of activism based in photography, print making, and research. During …
New report highlights the continued need for broadband across Native communities
By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM The Federal Communications Commission estimates that 93% of U.S. residents have access to high speed internet. But that could be overstated. According …
Unseasonably warm weather breaks records in New Mexico
By Mia Casas, KUNM It’s the first week of March and you’re ready to grab your coat and head out the door, but you should probably …