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Religious funding debate revisits role of Indian boarding schools
Roundhouse

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School have invoked federal Indian boarding schools as examples of federal funding for religious education in the ongoing U.S. Supreme Court case, Oklahoma...


State Sen. Brantley: Threat posed by Mexican gray wolves is 'an affront to the safety and livelihood of thousands' of families
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Crystal Brantley, state senator for New Mexico's District 35, has expressed her support for Catron County's disaster declaration.


Turquoise Alert System launched to address missing Indigenous persons' cases in New Mexico
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The signing of SB41 marks a pivotal moment for New Mexico, as it introduces the Turquoise Alert System.


National Indian Law Library highlighted during National Library Week
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In 1971, the National Indian Law Library (NILL) was established by the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) to serve as a central clearinghouse on Indian law.


National test scores emphasize education crisis in New Mexico
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The latest national educational performance data has highlighted the continuing challenges faced by New Mexico's education system.


New Mexico urged to diversify economy beyond oil and gas reliance
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The recent session of the New Mexico legislature has brought forward an emerging concern about the state's approach to its economic reliance on the oil and gas industry, as pointed out by Missi Currier.


State Rep. Lord: 'New Mexicans have a right to know where organizations like NM Dems stand on the issue of domestic terrorism'
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State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico's House District 22 has called for a public apology from the New Mexico Democratic Party following its response to the firebombing of the state's GOP headquarters.


Executives predict future WTI crude oil prices in Dallas Fed Energy Survey
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Executives from oil and gas companies have shared their projections for the future price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.


Albuquerque Reads seeks donations to support end-of-year celebrations
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The Albuquerque Reads program is seeking donations to help students continue their reading journey over the summer.


Officer positions open at New Mexico Association of REALTORS for 2026
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Applications are now being accepted by the New Mexico Association of REALTORS (NMAR) for several officer positions, with terms beginning January 1, 2026.


Sonographer on ethical dilemmas in healthcare: 'I went into healthcare to help people, not to take the lives of innocent fetuses'
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Monica Parra, a medical sonographer at a major Albuquerque hospital, said that conscience protections are necessary to prevent ethical conflicts in patient care.


State Sen. Gallegos on conscience rights and baby box expansion: 'We’ve got three little boys that have life now because this worked'
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David Gallegos, a state Senator for New Mexico District 41, expressed his support for expanding conscience protections for healthcare workers and the implementation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes across New Mexico.


Sonographer on religious exemption threats: 'Assisting in an abortion goes against everything I believe in'
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William Pacheco, a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at a major hospital in Albuquerque, reported facing potential job loss after declining to assist in an abortion procedure.


Sonography educator on workforce impact: 'Policies like this will only exacerbate the shortage of healthcare workers'
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Nicole Arredondo, a sonography educator, said that policy changes affecting conscience rights are deterring students from pursuing healthcare careers.


Alliance for Life spokesperson on conscience protections in abortion law: We 'physically assist in ending that little life'
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Suzette Presti, spokesperson for the New Mexico Alliance for Life, said that the restoration of New Mexico's conscience protections through Senate Bill 347 is necessary, as current federal laws leave medical professionals vulnerable.


Tribal Nations and environmental groups challenge Line 5 tunnel project approval
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Four Michigan Tribal Nations and environmental advocates have appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court, seeking to reverse a lower court's decision that supported the Michigan Public Service Commission's permit for the Line 5 tunnel project.


Indigenous muralists feature in South Broadway Cultural Center exhibition
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A new art exhibition at the South Broadway Cultural Center in Southeast Albuquerque presents large original paintings by seven Indigenous muralists.


State Sen. Block: Arson attack on GOP headquarters is 'domestic terrorism'
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Jay Block, the State Senator for New Mexico District 12, has described the recent firebombing of the Republican Party headquarters as an act of "domestic terrorism."


New Mexico GOP: Those responsible for firebombing 'must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law'
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Senate Republicans have condemned the recent firebombing of their headquarters, calling for accountability and a return to civil discourse.


Business Coalition CEO on HB 11 defeat: 'That loss would devastate the state’s economy'
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Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that the organization has achieved several victories, including stopping legislation such as House Bill 11.