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Back to the Land and Paychecks for Lawmakers

By Jeff Proctor | October 12, 2026

As we told you last week in this space, you’re going to see a parade of candidates on New Mexico…

‘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.…

We’re Back!

By Jeff Proctor | October 2, 2026

Did you miss us? Thanks, we missed you, too.  After a three-week hiatus, New Mexico in Focus returns this week…

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…

After These Messages, We’ll Be Right Back — Well, Some of Us

By Jeff Proctor | September 4, 2026

This week marks the last new episode of New Mexico in Focus for a bit — more on that in…

A Distinct Honor

By Lou DiVizio | August 28, 2026

Some of these newsletter ledes are more difficult to write than others. But usually, it just takes a few stabs…

ABQ’s ‘Sidewalk Ordinance’ Under Fire

By Jeff Proctor | August 25, 2026

Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca represents the Near North Valley, a piece of the West Mesa, the San Jose area…

Family members describe recent ICE arrests in Santa Fe, as residents protest

By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico | August 21, 2026

New Mexico U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández calls on federal immigrant agents to resume policy of staying away from ‘sensitive places’…

A Water Redux on NMiF

By Jeff Proctor | August 14, 2026

First thing’s first: Let’s acknowledge the mercy of rainfall across broad swaths of the state. The central mountain chain, the…

New Look, Same Journalism

By Lou DiVizio | August 7, 2026

After months of planning, setbacks and yet more planning, the entire NMPBS team is thrilled to unveil a new logo…

Hearing for Project Jupiter data center’s air quality permit application rescheduled to September

By Joshua Bowling | July 31, 2026

Attorneys opposed to the project requesting a later hearing. by Joshua Bowling, Source New Mexico This story was originally published…

‘Private’ Party Politics and What Insight the Public is Owed 

By Nash Jones | July 24, 2026

Both of New Mexico’s major political parties were scheduled to take important votes tomorrow that effect, in one way or…