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Why We Chose to Air a Racial Slur in Our Cesar Chavez Story

A mural on a concrete wall features a large grayscale portrait with black paint splattered over the face, surrounded by colorful scenes including corn plants and figures.

In this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, I’ve got a story that dives into the generational divide within the Latino and Chicano communities over the recent New York Times investigation that exposed allegations of sexual assault and child rape against United Farm Workers cofounder Cesar Chavez. Among his accusers: New Mexico native Dolores…

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Where Do the President’s Requests Leave New Mexico?

Floodwaters and mud surround a shelter, vehicles, and trees in a wooded area during a flood event. Date is July 8, 2025, with photo credit to Jason Fulcher.

Editor’s note: NMiF Reporter Cailley Chella spent two days in Ruidoso last week, reporting on the aftermath of heavy flooding in the area — and how residents are responding to yet another natural disaster. You can watch her piece on our YouTube channel, and it’ll lead this week’s episode of the show. What follows is…

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