Fighting For The Frontier: History And Activism In America's Most Rural And Remote Places

The contemporary frontier movement is at work in northern New Mexico, helping communities stay resilient.

New Mexico Oilfield Jobs Not Projected To Rebound

The state has hit record oil and gas production, but the industry jobs outlook remains bleak.

As Running Water Finally Reaches Eastern Navajo Communities, It Brings New Hope For Vital Infrastructure Like Gas Stations And Schools

“We had to haul water from the chapterhouse or the watering points every day for just basic things, for cooking, laundry, for livestock."

Wild & Scenic Designations For NM Rivers Benefit Local Economy

SILVER CITY, N.M - Rivers, wetlands and riparian areas make up only 1% of the New Mexico landscape, and they're getting attention this m ...

War Of Words Over New Mexico's Oil Fields

Biden's ban on new drilling operations on public lands has been blocked for now, but the political battle rages on.

Advanced Energy Expected To Boost NM 2021 Job Growth

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Advanced energy technologies, including solar, wind, electric vehicles and smart grid improvements, are expected to ...

Can The Sun Solve New Mexico's Energy Conundrum?

The state is dependent on oil and gas, but Carlsbad has opportunity to become the epicenter of renewable energy.

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

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NM Redistricting Committee Knocked For Lack Of Diversity

SANTA FE, N.M. -- New Mexico is considered one of the 10 most ethnically diverse states, but its new

NM Youth Activists Deliver Signatures To Governor On Fracking Permits

SANTA FE, N.M. - A group of youth activists in New Mexico heads to the Roundhouse today to deliver more than 1,000 signatures. They're c ...

Headed To The Woods

SANTA FE, N.M. -- At the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Americans hit the road, with the U.S. Forest Service reporting an

Will 30x30 Initiative To Protect Land And Water Gain Traction?

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The 30x30 initiative, also called the "

Can New Mexico Transition Away From Fossil Fuels?

Oil and gas revenue funds everything from campaigns to government functions, complicating promises of a greener future.

NM Renters Get Eviction Reprieve, But Filing Paperwork Is Key

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Since the pandemic began, thousands of Americans haven't been able to afford rent - creating fear among those facing ...

The Everyday Violence Of Indian Country's ‘Bordertowns'

In ‘Red Nation Rising,' violence in the communities abutting reservations illuminates colonialism's continued presence.

New Mexico Strengthens Proposed Regulations To Reduce Greenhouse Gases

State officials want the petroleum industry to cut ozone-causing pollutants, but say understaffing will make enforcement tricky.

New Mexico is tardy with fiscal year 2020 financial report

New Mexico among six states that have not released 2020 reports

Wildfires, Toxic Gases Blamed For 2020 Migratory Bird Deaths

SANTA FE, N.M. -- Migratory birds are returning to New Mexico after a 2020 migration that resulted in a mass die-off, but wildfires due ...

Air Quality Report Shows Ozone Increases In New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- This year's

Methane Emissions Loophole Threatens New Mexico's Green Goals

Proponents of a regulatory exemption claim it would protect small operators. But large oil companies would see the most benefit.

New Mexico Joins End-Of-Life Movement With Governor's Signature

SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico residents who are terminally ill but remain mentally capable will soon able to get medication that allows th ...

Will Spring Relieve Post-COVID Stress Disorder?

SANTA FE, N.M. -- As New Mexicans welcome spring temperatures, many hope to put the coronavirus pandemic in the rear-view mirror.

Comparing Lovelace and Presbyterian

The two hospitals have similar infant death rates until you look at extremely premature babies.

NM Legislature Convenes For Special Session On Legalizing Marijuana

SANTA FE, N.M. -- New Mexico's 2021 legislative session officially ended 10 days ago, but within hours, the governor called a special se ...

NM Governor To Decide Fate Of "Roxy's" Trapping Law

SANTA FE, N.M. -- A dog that died through no fault of its own on a hike with its owner near Santa Cruz Lake in 2019 could leave a lastin ...

State-Federal Cooperation Needed To Help Migrating Wildlife

SANTA FE, N.M. -- Wildlife migrations are a part of the American West's lore and history, but many of those centuries-old passages are n ...

Modern Redemption In A Small New Mexican Town

Kirstin Valdez Quade's debut novel depicts everyday religion in a struggling family.

Megadrought: New Mexico Farms Face Uncertain Future

‘If they have an option to not farm, they should consider that option.’

New Mexico’s Coming Megadrought Highlights Farmers’ Control Of Water

As New Mexico faces another historic dry spell, can desert agriculture remain viable?

Native Americans Anticipate Educational Impact With Haaland At Helm

SANTA FE, N.M. -- Native American educators say tribal representation at the highest levels of government will likely encourage more civ ...

NM "Local Choice Energy Act" Seen As 21st-Century Model

SANTA FE, N.M. - Supporters of a bill in the New Mexico Legislature say it would transform power and control of the state's electric sup ...

Border Failures Grow U.S. Population

Ever-larger U.S. population increases countyr's carbon footprint

'End-Of-Life Options Act' Heads To New Mexico Senate

SANTA FE, N.M. -- For the third time in five years, New Mexico lawmakers are considering legislation to allow a terminally ill patient t ...

A Rural Remedy To Health Care Access

A virtual tele-mentoring program helps the west respond to the pandemic.

The Benefits Of Outdoor Education Aren’t Accessible To All

Interest in nature-based education has increased during the pandemic, but affordability is an issue.

New Mexico Legislators To Hear Climate Solutions Act

SANTA FE, N.M. - Supporters of New Mexico's

Northern New Mexico Makes Inroads To Solve Generational Homelessness

SANTA FE, N.M. -- Family and economic problems combined with residential instability are often the cause of homelessness among youths.

New Mexico Eyed For Major Nuclear Waste Storage Facility

Critics say virtual meetings bypassed rural communities and raise concerns about the company behind the proposal.

Pluses Outweigh Minuses In NM Kids Count Data Despite Pandemic

SANTA FE, N.M. -- A report on New Mexico's children and families showed steady improvement in child poverty since 2016, declining from n ...

Diverted, Drained And Dwindling: What’s The Fate Of New Mexico’s Rio Grande?

Century-old water rights and climate change means the river may never flow through many communities year-round again.