Tag: Featured

Too Many Hunters, Limited Tags—New Mexico’s Hunting Tag System Takes Heat

As thousands miss out on hunting tags, debate grows over fairness, private land access, and looming reforms to New Mexico’s wildlife commission.

Panel Prepares Next Steps in New Mexico’s Behavioral Health Reform Rollout—What to Expect

State officials are scheduled to map out the next steps of a comprehensive reform of behavioral health services. The...

Pedestrian Deaths Drop Again—New Mexico Sheds Worst-In-Nation Ranking

Pedestrian deaths fall again in New Mexico, pushing the state out of the worst-in-US ranking after years of deadly post-pandemic spikes.

Deal Denied—Trump Administration Pushes to Take New Mexico Trust Land

A dispute escalates as Donald Trump’s administration moves to seize border land in New Mexico after the state rejects a purchase bid.

New Mexico Stands By Immigrant Protections Despite GOP Pushback

New Mexico officials defend new immigrant protection laws, as Republicans push back against limits on cooperation with federal enforcement.

10 Years in the Making, ‘Land with No Rider’ Gives Voice to the Fading Stories of the American West

“Land with No Rider” listens to aging ranchers in New Mexico's southwest, whose voices echo a fading way of life shaped by land, loss, and quiet resilience.

BLM May Shrink Chaco Drilling Buffer — But Tribes and Lawmakers Say the Review is Being Rushed. What’s at Stake?

A rushed BLM review of Chaco’s drilling buffer sparks backlash, with tribes and lawmakers warning of risks to sacred lands and consultation.

New Mexico Probe Into Forced Sterilization of Indigenous Women Matters; But Faces Time, Trust Hurdles

New Mexico’s probe into forced sterilization of Indigenous women faces delays — revealing a deeper truth: justice cannot be rushed without risking silence again.

Why New Mexico Is Losing People — and What the Data Reveals

Census data shows most New Mexico counties losing residents, driven by outmigration and natural decrease, raising concerns for the state’s future.

Water Supply Running Tight, MRGCD Tells Farmers: Think Twice Before Planting

Water levels along the Middle Rio Grande are already shrinking early in the irrigation season, prompting officials to warn farmers to plan carefully amid uncertain supply.

Thinking of Baby Chicks as Easter Gifts? Health Experts Warn Against It

Cute Easter chicks may carry hidden dangers. Experts warn that handling live poultry can expose children to Salmonella infections.

Upgrades Coming to Petroglyph National Monument? Public Asked to Weigh in as Crowding and Urban Pressure Take a Toll

Officials seek public feedback on proposed upgrades at Petroglyph National Monument, citing crowding, aging facilities, and urban pressure.