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As Election Day Nears, NMiF Examines the Races for CD1 and SOS
We’ve reached the sprint to the end of our month-long election coverage here on New Mexico in Focus, with early…
The Pecos River Still Flows. But for How Long?
Water deals, decades of drought and a booming oilfield reshape life along a legendary New Mexico river. by Jerry Redfern,…
Congressional District 2 Gets the Spotlight
The most competitive U.S. House race in the state, and one of the most watched in the country, doesn’t just…
Back to the Land and Paychecks for Lawmakers
As we told you last week in this space, you’re going to see a parade of candidates on New Mexico…
‘It’s a Beautiful River in the Middle of a Hellscape’
As climate change dries New Mexico, the Pecos faces a growing threat as it runs through the Permian Basin oilfield.…
We’re Back!
Did you miss us? Thanks, we missed you, too. After a three-week hiatus, New Mexico in Focus returns this week…
Data shows New Mexico students making gains in literacy, while math and science trail behind
State education department presents data to lawmakers from its 2 accountability systems by Leah Romero, Source New Mexico This story…
After These Messages, We’ll Be Right Back — Well, Some of Us
This week marks the last new episode of New Mexico in Focus for a bit — more on that in…
A Distinct Honor
Some of these newsletter ledes are more difficult to write than others. But usually, it just takes a few stabs…
ABQ’s ‘Sidewalk Ordinance’ Under Fire
Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca represents the Near North Valley, a piece of the West Mesa, the San Jose area…
Family members describe recent ICE arrests in Santa Fe, as residents protest
New Mexico U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández calls on federal immigrant agents to resume policy of staying away from ‘sensitive places’…
A Water Redux on NMiF
First thing’s first: Let’s acknowledge the mercy of rainfall across broad swaths of the state. The central mountain chain, the…