New Mexico
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Governor urges NM lawmakers to address crime
Reducing crime and improving public safety are among this year's priorities for New Mexico's governor, who has called the state's crime rate "out of …
Monday, February 3, 2025
Trump policies could mean deportation, discrimination for NM immigrants
Nearly one in four Americans is an immigrant or the child of an immigrant but President Donald Trump has promised to shrink those numbers through arre…
Study reveals pros, cons of New Mexicans juggling two jobs
Millions of American workers are now juggling two jobs to make ends meet, while some moonlight to pay for extras such as vacations or hobbies…
NM's largest-ever female legislature seeks traction on bills, advocacy
A long-time New Mexico community organizer is one of several women who have put the state on the map this year for having the largest percentage of wo…
NM's 'Souper Bowl' returns to raise money for neighbors in need
The Chiefs are back in this year's Super Bowl but first, the chefs are back for Albuquerque's annual "Souper Bowl." Roadrunner Food Bank will open …
NM bill would help domestic abuse survivors get legal assistance
Women surveyed about why they stayed in an abusive relationship often said they did not have the money to leave. Now, a bill introduced in the New …
New Mexico's rural families fear proposed federal cuts to Medicaid
With President Donald Trump back in office, Congressional Republicans are eager to extend his 2017 tax cuts, which likely means slashing the Medicaid …
NM voters urged to make a stand for free, fair, safe elections
The post-election period leading up to today's inauguration has been decidedly calmer than the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. But …
Stakes high for New Mexico ag growers awaiting new farm bill
Experts agree climate-smart agriculture will be critical in the fight against climate change. But with a divided Congress and no update to the Farm …
NM 2025 Legislature makes history with number of women lawmakers
New Mexico's 2025 Legislature will make history next week, convening with the largest percentage of women in the U.S., based on its total number of …
NM's rural school kids set to benefit from high-speed internet expansion
By the end of June, students in seven very remote rural New Mexico school districts will get access to high-speed home internet through a state grant …
NM biology professor's success recognized in award-winning book
A New Mexico professor who was once encouraged to pursue a "more ladylike" career is now featured in a book about high-achieving women in STEM fields…