Columbus
Source New Mexico
On abortion, advocates and opponents unite on policies to address root causes
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America. MADISON, Wis. — […] The post On abortion, advocates and opponents unite on policies to address root causes appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal
Key members of Congress announced an agreement Monday on a $105 billion bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years ahead of a May 10 deadline. The 1,000-page bill would raise hiring targets for air traffic control and would codify in law a rule the Biden administration introduced this month requiring airlines to […] The post Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal appeared first on Source New Mexico.
UNM students’ call to dump Israel investments inspired by struggle against apartheid South Africa
Compelled by six months of relentless military assault on Palestinians in Gaza, and inspired by protests across the U.S., students at the University of New Mexico have organized a protest encampment where they intend to stay until the administration agrees to cut all economic and academic ties with the state of Israel. Students, faculty and […] The post UNM students’ call to dump Israel investments inspired by struggle against apartheid South Africa appeared first on Source New Mexico.
5 more Trump attorneys, aides publicly named in AZ fake elector indictment
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has released the names of five more people who were indicted by a grand jury for the part they played in Arizona’s 2020 fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in the White House. The post 5 more Trump attorneys, aides publicly named in AZ fake elector indictment appeared first on Source New Mexico.
$500 million for solar energy for tribal families
Look for solar panels to blossom atop low-income homes in Indian Country over the next five years. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced $500 million for tribes as part of $7 billion in grants for residential solar energy. Some $5.5 billion will go to states, and $1 billion to multi-state awards. The $7 billion […] The post $500 million for solar energy for tribal families appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Where is the common ground for abortion-rights opponents and supporters?
Editor’s note: This story is the second in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America. MADISON, Wis. — […] The post Where is the common ground for abortion-rights opponents and supporters? appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM to meet with Pueblos in May on Rio Grande governance
The Rio Grande Compact Commission meeting on Friday had a small portion dedicated to describing future meetings with six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos to get tribal perspective on governing the state’s largest river. The three-member commission met for its annual meeting Friday, hearing from legal advisors and New Mexico State Engineer Mike Hamman on the […] The post NM to meet with Pueblos in May on Rio Grande governance appeared first on Source New Mexico.
US military bases teem with PFAS. There’s still no firm plan to clean them up.
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” In 2016, Tony Spaniola received a notice informing him that his family shouldn’t drink water drawn from the well at his lake home in Oscoda, Michigan. Over the course of several decades, the Air Force had showered thousands of gallons of […] The post US military bases teem with PFAS. There’s still no firm plan to clean them up. appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Thursday of former President Donald Trump’s argument he is immune from criminal charges that he tried to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. But conservatives who dominate the court appeared open to returning key questions to a trial court, possibly delaying Trump’s prosecution beyond the November […] The post U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Financial aid upheaval puts college students at risk
Maureen Ford has already been accepted to nine colleges and universities as she waits to graduate from Navajo Preparatory School on May 20. She wants to be the first generation in her family to graduate from college. But first she needs to get her federal financial aid fixed as the clock ticks toward a May […] The post Financial aid upheaval puts college students at risk appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Big money flows to most powerful NM lawmakers
As this year’s legislative session kicked off, the public was blind to the total amount of money lawmakers raked in from special interests in 2023. That’s because state law doesn’t require timely reporting for contributions that come at the end of a non-election year. Reports showing those final 2023 collections came in on April 8, […] The post Big money flows to most powerful NM lawmakers appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. House GOP bars earmarks for certain non-profits, after controversy over LGBTQ projects
U.S. House lawmakers will no longer be able to request earmarked funding for some nonprofits under a change in eligibility made by the Republican chairman of the Appropriations Committee on Thursday. The post U.S. House GOP bars earmarks for certain non-profits, after controversy over LGBTQ projects appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Can 14 strangers from Wisconsin help America find common ground on abortion?
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series about a group of Wisconsin residents trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. MADISON, Wis. — Thomas Lang, 61, is white, deeply Catholic and opposes abortion. “Each one of us has a beginning, and that […] The post Can 14 strangers from Wisconsin help America find common ground on abortion? appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM superintendents sue state over new school calendar rule
A group of local school district superintendents last week filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Public Education Department and Secretary Arsenio Romero over a new rule that requires public and charter schools to have at least 180 instructional days each school year. The lawsuit, filed April 18 by The New Mexico School Superintendents Association […] The post NM superintendents sue state over new school calendar rule appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Torrance County Commission votes to extend ICE contract
Torrance County’s elected officials unanimously voted to extend the contract that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to incarcerate asylum seekers at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia. Commissioners Ryan Schwebach, Kevin McCall and Samuel Schropp on Wednesday morning voted in favor of allowing County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment extending the […] The post Torrance County Commission votes to extend ICE contract appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Rio Grande Compact commission meets in El Paso Friday
It’s that time of year again when Colorado, Texas, New Mexico and the federal government meet to discuss the Rio Grande. This year, Texas takes its turn to host the meeting, which is being held at the Plaza Hotel in El Paso. The Rio Grande Compact Commission includes Colorado State Engineer Kevin Rein, New Mexico […] The post Rio Grande Compact commission meets in El Paso Friday appeared first on Source New Mexico.
See which legislative races are close, which are lopsided based on fundraising data
Two long-time Gallup lawmakers and one from Elephant Butte have the most money to spend in the New Mexico Legislature as they and their opponents gear up for upcoming primaries. Sen. George Muñoz and Rep. Patti Lundstrom, both Democrats, and Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley, a Republican, have the top three biggest campaign fund balances, according […] The post See which legislative races are close, which are lopsided based on fundraising data appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies
U.S. Supreme Court justices spent two hours Wednesday morning debating whether a federal law about emergency treatment encompasses abortion care even in states with strict abortion bans, with no clear indication of how they may ultimately rule. A decision could come as soon as the end of June whether Idaho’s near-total abortion ban means doctors […] The post Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan emergency spending law Wednesday to provide an additional $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ending months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering and public pleas for Congress to approve the funding. The package also included a measure requiring the popular app TikTok be sold by its Chinese […] The post Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Source New Mexico
3K+
Posts
18M+
Views
Source New Mexico is an independent, nonprofit news organization that shines a light on governments, policies and public officials so you get the information you need to make choices — about yourself, your family, your neighborhoods and communities. Through a lens of public health and equity, we’ll bring you original news reporting along with analysis and opinion. We’re your source for unflinching coverage of COVID response and health care, access to education, tribal affairs, climate change and industrial regulation, police accountability, criminal legal reform, the impacts of immigration policies and more from across the region. Source NM is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. Source NM retains full editorial independence.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.