Juan Oliveros

Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, I grew up in the vibrant chile capital of Hatch, NM. I pursued my academic journey at the University of New Mexico, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Business & Administration with a concentration in Marketing and later an MBA with a focus in Data Analytics. Throughout my career, I have always prioritized working with nonprofit organizations, leveraging my expertise to help drive meaningful change. Contact me at [email protected].

ACLU Lawsuit Puts New Mexico’s Drug‑Exposed Infant Policy on Trial

The ACLU is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to halt a state policy requiring the automatic removal of newborns exposed to drugs, arguing it violates constitutional rights and separates families without individualized investigations. Supporters say the directive protects vulnerable infants and prioritizes child safety amid rising concerns over addiction and neglect.

Teenage Boys Rob at Gunpoint, Walk Free by Nightfall — New Mexico’s Broken System Is Failing Us

A violent home invasion in Alamogordo has exposed a deepening crisis in New Mexico’s juvenile justice system, where overcrowded facilities and staffing shortages are forcing courts to release accused teenage offenders back into the community. As fear and frustration spread, residents and law enforcement leaders are asking how years of political inaction allowed the system to reach a breaking point.

The Flesh-Eating Fly at America’s Doorstep — and Why New Mexico’s New World Screwworm Website Could Be a Game-Changer

New Mexico has launched a centralized website to help residents identify, report and respond to the threat of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue and can devastate livestock, wildlife and pets. Officials say the platform could become a critical early-warning system against outbreaks.

Thirsty Deserts, Salty Solution — New Mexico Launches $13M Mapping, Testing, and Treating Brackish Water Contracts

Facing worsening drought and shrinking freshwater reserves, New Mexico is investing millions in brackish water desalination and underground aquifer mapping. State officials say the initiative could help secure drought-resilient water supplies for future generations, particularly in rural and tribal communities.

Families Can Get $120 Per Child This Summer — But Many Still Don’t Know SUN Bucks Exists

As school cafeterias close for summer, New Mexico is expanding SUN Bucks, providing eligible families $120 per child for groceries during the break.

They Gathered in Candlelight for Juniper Blessing. In Santa Fe, Grief Became a Call to Remember.

A candlelight vigil at Santa Fe Plaza drew mourners from across New Mexico to remember Juniper Blessing, a 19-year-old student killed in Seattle. Friends, advocates and community leaders transformed grief into a public call for compassion, remembrance and justice as investigators continue probing the fatal stabbing.

State Pays Law School Tuition to Bring Lawyers Where Rural New Mexico Needs Them Most

Across rural New Mexico, thousands navigate family court and civil disputes without legal representation. With nearly 88 percent of family court litigants representing themselves, the state is launching a program to place attorneys in underserved acequias, colonias and land grant communities where access to justice has long been out of reach.

Soaring Housing Costs Push Santa Fe Police Into Rio Rancho

Santa Fe police officers are increasingly living in Rio Rancho due to soaring housing costs, raising concerns about community connection and public safety.

Police: 4 Men Plotted Deadly Ambush Near UNM

A fatal shooting near the University of New Mexico campus is being investigated as a possible planned ambush after four suspects were taken into custody in the killing of 23-year-old Eden Rock. Police say surveillance footage showed the men hiding behind a dumpster before attacking and shooting the victim in an alley south of Central Avenue.

Sip, Savor, Celebrate, and More —Cocktail Week Takes Over New Mexico

New Mexico Cocktail Week returns for its fourth year, highlighting the state’s growing craft cocktail scene with events, tastings, and a shift toward mocktails.

Las Cruces Catholic Diocese Pushes Back Against Border Wall Land Grab That Threatens Sacred Mount Cristo Rey

The U.S. government is seeking to seize land owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces for border wall construction near Mount Cristo Rey, a revered pilgrimage site in southern New Mexico. The diocese argues the move violates religious freedom protections and threatens access to sacred ground visited by thousands each year.

New Mexico’s Recipe for Hantavirus Risk—Climate, Deer Mice, and Country Living

More than 30 years after the Four Corners outbreak, New Mexico continues to report among the nation’s highest hantavirus pulmonary syndrome cases. Experts say the state’s ecology, climate cycles and rural living conditions have created an enduring hotspot for the rare but deadly disease carried by deer mice.