Leah Romero, Source New Mexico, Author at New Mexico In Focus

With billions on the line, New NM federal funding legislative subcommittee meets for the first time

May 30, 2025

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Study shows New Mexico ranks first for federal dollars This story was originally published at Source New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. By Leah Romero, Source New Mexico Members of the recently created Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee met for the first time Wednesday for briefings on how federal funding is funneled into New Mexico and how…

New Mexicans share their fears about threats to Social Security

April 25, 2025

Two people with short gray hair, glasses, and matching purple shirts stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera. Trees and a building are visible in the background.

Source interviews respondents to a survey from U.S. Rep. Vasquez This story was originally published at Source New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. By Leah Romero, Source New Mexico When Pat Serrault retired at 72, she thought her 58 years of hard work and paying into Social Security would mean she’d be set for her later…