Joshua Bowling, Author at New Mexico In Focus

When a call for help ends in gunfire

July 8, 2025

A person stands on the side of a dark, empty highway at night, illuminated by vehicle headlights; a timestamp and GPS coordinates are visible on the dashcam footage.

A new lawsuit in the 2024 fatal police shooting of teenager Elijah Hadley could shed light on a persistent problem in New Mexico: an outsized portion of police violence begins with a welfare check This story was originally published at Searchlight New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. By Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico It was a…

Joseph Shepard sued by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission

June 30, 2025

Brick patio with fire pit, outdoor seating, tables, chairs, closed umbrellas, and trees providing shade on a sunny day.

The new civil action claims that the former WNMU president misappropriated at least $177,000 meant for ADA compliance and used it on a patio to host his daughter’s wedding reception This story was originally published at Searchlight New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. By Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico In addition to staying at five-star resorts,…