NM: Civic Engagement & Voting
NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates
After 30 years of championing the rights of LGBTQ+ people, Equality New Mexico has its finger on the pulse of supportive legislation and has made its …
Women in NM Legislature make the case for an annual salary
New Mexico's Legislature is becoming more diverse but its lawmakers are still the only ones unpaid in the nation, limiting who can afford to serve…
SCOTUS appears skeptical about barring Trump from Presidential ballot
Questions from members of the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday seemed to suggest the majority won't boot former President Donald Trump from Colorado's …
SCOTUS se muestra escéptico sobre excluir a Trump de la boleta presidencial
Las preguntas de los miembros del Tribunal Supremo de EE.UU. el jueves parecían sugerir que la mayoría no sacará al expresidente …
Study: Shuttered small-town newspapers sink community vitality
Three million residents in more than 200 U.S. counties don't have access to a single local news source, according to a new study. In New Mexico…
Santa Fe's economic vitality depends on immigrants
From construction and hospitality to business creation and consumer spending, a new report shows the oversized contributions immigrants are making to …
Voters Face New Tests Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
The next presidential election is still 15 months away but New Mexico election officials are absorbing the latest details about a fake elector scheme …
NM Activists Secure Hearing on 'Forever Chemicals' Used in Extraction
Environmental groups and concerned citizens scored a victory in New Mexico on Thursday that could lead to better regulation of PFAS, also known as …
NM Schools Use 'Real-life' Experiences to Ready Students for College, Career
A New Mexico program is offering high school students more real-world experiences to boost their interest in college and a career. Future Focused …
New Mexico Women Move Toward Gender Parity in State Legislature
Voters in western states are more likely to elect women to the state Legislature, according to a new Center for American Women and Politics report…
Equality NM Celebrates 30 Years of Transformation for LGBTQ+ Community
Equality New Mexico will advocate for new LGBTQ protections during this year's legislative session as it celebrates 30 years as a leading advocacy org…
NM's Boost in Early Education Funds Included in Federal Omnibus Bill
New Mexico voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question in November to spend more money on early childhood education and public schools, and now …