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Tribal nations back Swinomish in legal battle against BNSF Railway Co

Sixteen Tribal Nations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, along with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), have taken a stand in support of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in their legal battle against BNSF Railway Co.


Las Cruces teen charged after Instagram posts show illegal firearms

A Las Cruces teenager, Jonathan Daniel Martinez, is facing federal charges for possessing a machine gun and a stolen firearm.


New Mexico Senate Republicans block paid family leave bill

In a recent session of the Senate Finance Committee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, House Bill 11 was defeated with an 8-3 vote.


Retired colonel appointed to lead New Mexico's military base planning office

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Colonel Megan A. Cornett, a retired U.S. Air Force officer, as the director of New Mexico’s Office of Military Base Planning and Support.


New Mexico Senate advances multiple bills including public school capital outlay changes

The New Mexico Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives on amendments to Senate Bill 82, concerning public school capital outlay changes.


Youth art exhibit 'SAWUBONA' highlights cultural identities at City Hall

The art exhibition "SAWUBONA" is currently on display at City Hall's Gallery One, located downtown.


New Mexico advances multiple bills affecting LGBTQ+ rights

The legislative session in New Mexico has seen a flurry of activity with several bills advancing through committees and floors.


Advocates urge action after ICE detains 48 residents in New Mexico

A coalition of immigrants' rights advocates is set to hold a press conference on Monday at 10:00 am inside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.


New Mexico Senate passes bipartisan wildfire protection bill

New Mexico Senate Democrats have announced the passage of Senate Bill 81, a bipartisan measure designed to protect residents affected by recent wildfires.


The Doctor Shortage in New Mexico: An Urgent Crisis Demanding Immediate Action

New Mexico is facing a healthcare emergency that demands immediate action. We have a severe shortage of medical doctors.


Every Mother Matters: New Mexico Can Lead with Compassion and Support for Women

Too often in New Mexico, women facing unexpected pregnancies feel trapped—pushed toward abortion not because it’s their first choice, but because they believe it’s their only option.


OPINION: New Mexico Schools Need to Make it Easier for Parents to Get Involved

New Mexico is ranked 50th in the Nation for education. Academic proficiencies for New Mexico schools are shocking.


"A Nation at the Crossroads: Traditional Values vs. Government Control"

“These are the best of times and the worst of times.” This famous quote from Charles Dickens has been slightly altered here—from “It was” to “These”—because these are the times we are living in.


OPINION: Silencing Parents: The Corrupt Push for SB 552

The New Mexico Senate Education Committee just made one thing clear: Parents don’t matter. During the recent hearing on SB 552, the Protection of School Library Materials Act, many concerned citizens tried to voice their opposition.


New Mexico Senate passes child welfare reform bill

The New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 42, known as The New Mexico Child Safety and Welfare Act.


New Mexico Senate passes bill to support state agency climate initiatives

The New Mexico Senate passed a bill aimed at equipping state agencies with the necessary tools to address climate change.


OPINION: Why Is New Mexico Last in Education? Enough Is Enough.

Year after year, New Mexico finds itself at the bottom of national education rankings—dead last.


OPINION: “Pink” Does Not Stand for Women in New Mexico

New Mexico’s congressional women leaders proudly wore pink during President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday, in what they called a symbol of “power and protest.”


Arts & Culture: Henry Blond, An English Artist in the Rockies

Walking into Exhibit 208 a few months back, I was struck by marvelously rendered black and white portraits, paintings that conjured historical photographs but executed in a contemporary style.


New Mexico Senate passes bipartisan CYFD reform bill

The New Mexico Senate has unanimously passed the bipartisan Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) Omnibus Bill, known as Senate Bill 42.