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The Pecos River Still Flows. But for How Long?

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | October 20, 2026

Water deals, decades of drought and a booming oilfield reshape life along a legendary New Mexico river. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main, a NMPBS partner.…

‘It’s a Beautiful River in the Middle of a Hellscape’

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | October 9, 2026

As climate change dries New Mexico, the Pecos faces a growing threat as it runs through the Permian Basin oilfield. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main,…

Data shows New Mexico students making gains in literacy, while math and science trail behind

By Leah Romero, Source New Mexico | September 24, 2026

State education department presents data to lawmakers from its 2 accountability systems by Leah Romero, Source New Mexico This story was originally published at Source New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. New Mexico public school students…

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Congressional District 2 Gets the Spotlight

By Nash Jones • October 19, 2026

The most competitive U.S. House race in the state, and one of the most watched in the country, doesn’t just take center stage on New Mexico in Focus this week…