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New Mexico Child First director on child welfare crisis: 'The secretary doesn’t know how many children have died'

Marilyn Beck, executive director of the New Mexico Child First Network, testified at a legislative committee hearing about six child maltreatment fatalities under the oversight of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).


Arts & Culture: Olivia Amaya Ortiz explains Soundings—An Exhibit in Five Parts

Walking into 516 ARTS on Central Ave in Albuquerque, New Mexico I immediately encounter a large musical score on the wall.


OPINION: New Mexico’s religious freedom is slipping away

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” – 2 Corinthians 3:17


OPINION: New Mexico’s leaders just voted against families

Congress has just passed one of the most significant pro-family reforms in decades. The legislation delivers practical help to parents, women, and children—yet every single member of New Mexico’s congressional delegation voted against it.


OPINION: When the church says yes

This week, after five long years in New Mexico’s foster care system, a little girl named “Wren” will finally walk into her forever home.


OPINION: Anonymous journalists doxed by mainstream media

Colorado and New Mexico have a lot in common politically. Largely rural conservative states dominated by a big liberal city with a leftist mayor and a leftist governor.


School of Law faculty lead key sessions at State Bar of New Mexico annual meeting

The State Bar of New Mexico held its 2025 Annual Meeting at Sandia Resort & Casino from July 31 to August 2.


New Mexico United adjusts match kickoff for national TV broadcast

New Mexico United has announced a revised kickoff time for its upcoming match against Lexington SC, now set for 4:00 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, September 28, 2025.


Deb Haaland addresses threats to public radio and small businesses in recent tweets

Deb Haaland addressed concerns about public radio funding cuts impacting rural New Mexico communities and highlighted tariff challenges facing local coffee roasters in posts dated August 20-21, 2025.


UNM School of Law professors receive state bar awards for advocacy and well-being

Two professors from the University of New Mexico School of Law have been recognized by the State Bar of New Mexico with annual awards for their work in the legal community.


Fall Festival returns to Los Luceros Historic Site with cultural events on September 21

Los Luceros Historic Site will host its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alcalde, New Mexico.


Former NM congresswoman Yvette Herrell nominated for USDA post

Yvette Herrell, a former New Mexico congresswoman, has been appointed by the Trump administration as an assistant secretary for congressional relations in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


Tenth Circuit strikes down New Mexico's 7-day firearm purchase waiting period

The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) has expressed approval of a recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.


Music extravaganza fundraiser aims to support victims of trafficking and violence

The NM We Care Project and NM Dream Center are organizing a fundraiser to support local organizations that aid victims of human trafficking and missing or murdered Indigenous people.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses hunger relief and housing initiatives in recent posts

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her X account on August 19-20, 2025 to discuss efforts against hunger and homelessness in New Mexico while urging support for foster care programs.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports sentencing and public safety updates

District Attorney Sam Bregman shared news about major criminal justice developments via social media between August 19-20, including sentencing updates and community recognition events.


State provides matching grants to five tech firms advancing innovation

Five technology companies in New Mexico have been awarded up to $100,000 each in state matching grants aimed at supporting advancements in space communications, advanced energy, aerospace, and bioscience.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber seeks volunteer tutors for school-year literacy program

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for its Albuquerque Reads program, which provides literacy tutoring to kindergarten and first-grade students at three Title I elementary schools: Whittier, Atrisco, and Bel-Air.


Eastern New Mexico University expands concessions with new food options and alcohol sales

Eastern New Mexico University Athletics has announced new offerings at concession stands for the upcoming football and basketball seasons.


ACLU and partners to address plans for large-scale detention center at Fort Bliss

Local leaders and advocacy groups are set to hold a press conference in El Paso, Texas, on August 21 to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s plan to convert Fort Bliss into what would become the nation’s largest immigration detention...