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Youth homeless shelters shoulder burden for CYFD’s highest-needs kids

By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico | April 17, 2026

Following an executive order ending office stays for foster youth and an Attorney General investigation finding that the state is “warehousing” kids in group settings, the state is continuing to rely on shelters to house…

Oil Companies Accused of Massive Accounting Fraud in New Mexico

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | April 7, 2026

Suit claims ExxonMobil and others underreported debts by $194 million, calling it “a playbook” for how companies dump old wells and expenses on states. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published…

Isleta Pueblo officials say online gaming is impacting their tribal Head Start budget

By Jeanette DeDios, KUNM News | April 3, 2026

by Jeanette DeDios, KUNM This story was originally published at KUNM, a NMPBS partner. The Pueblo of Isleta could lose federal funds for its Head Start program because online betting and prediction markets are hurting…

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

By Cailley Chella April 17, 2026

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…