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The 2024 Braver Angels convention in Kenosha, Wisconsin drew about 700 delegates to Carthage College. (braver angels.org)

NM's Braver Angels offers political junkies an alternative to divisiveness

There's evidence that respectful conversations about politics - while not changing hearts or minds - can lead to greater understanding on both sides…

La convenci�n 2024 de Braver Angels en Kenosha, Wisconsin, reuni� a unos 700 delegados en el Carthage College. (braver angels.org)

Braver Angels de NM ofrece alternativas para los adictos a la política

Está demostrado que las conversaciones respetuosas sobre política, aunque no cambien los corazones ni las mentes, pueden llevar a una mayor …

New Mexico's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is the nation's only deep geologic long-lived radioactive waste repository. (DOE) New Mexico's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is the nation's only deep geologic long-lived radioactive waste repository. (DOE)

Feds hold NM meetings to decide expansion of radioactive waste site

Public meetings in New Mexico this week will gather input on proposed expansion of a nuclear waste repository. But watchdog groups are urging a …

En 2020, el presidente Joe Biden gan� el estado de Nuevo M�xico por un margen de victoria del 10,79% sobre Donald Trump. (mrr/AdobeStock)

Prioridades para votantes demócratas de NM: atención médica, educación y seguridad fronteriza

Un delegado de Nuevo México en la Convención Nacional Demócrata de la semana pasada dice que escuchó temas específicos que es…

In 2020, President Joe Biden won the state of New Mexico by a 10.79% margin of victory over Donald Trump. (mrr/AdobeStock)

High priorities for NM's Dem voters: Health care, education, border security

A New Mexico delegate to last week's Democratic National Convention said he heard specific themes he expects Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and he…

Two of the five New Mexico Supreme Court justices are women, as are seven of the 10 Court of Appeals judges. (mehaniq41/AdobeStock)

Demystifing campaign finance effects on NM's female candidates

When it comes to getting elected to statewide offices, women candidates face a disadvantage, a new study shows. Historically, many women haven't been …

New Mexico implemented same-day voter registration in 2020, resulting in 11,449 new voters, according to a study by the University of New Mexico. (MariaVitkovska/AdobeStock)

League of Women Voters promotes civic participation one election at a time

The arrival of social media some 20 years ago has created a challenge when it comes to finding nonpartisan political information. The League of …

Policies proposed in Project 2025 would undermine already enacted environmental and climate policies related to fossil-fuel production, climate action and environmental justice. (newmexico.org)

Project 2025 alarms NM's teachers, human rights advocates, conservationists

From education to the environment and immigration, proposals in the "Project 2025" document alarm many New Mexicans promoting a more equal society…

Las pol�ticas propuestas en el Proyecto 2025 afectar�an las pol�ticas ambientales y clim�ticas ya promulgadas relacionadas con la producci�n de combustibles f�siles, la acci�n clim�tica y la justicia ambiental. (newmexico.org)

Proyecto 2025 alarma a profesores, defensores y conservacionistas de NM

Desde la educación hasta el medio ambiente y la migración, las propuestas del documento "Proyecto 2025" alarman a muchos habitantes de …

New Mexico is among the top 10 states where women hold a significant number of seats in the state Legislature. (Eldon/Adobe Stock)

Harris proves exception as fewer women seek office in 2024

Earlier this year, Mexico elected the first woman president in the country's 200-year history, and Kamala Harris hopes to duplicate that milestone in …

Nuevo M�xico se encuentra entre los 10 estados donde las mujeres ocupan un n�mero significativo de esca�os en la Legislatura estatal. (Eldon/AdobeStock)<br />

Harris es la excepción ya que menos mujeres aspiran a cargos públicos en 2024

A principios de este año, México eligió a la primer mujer presidenta en los 200 años de historia del país, y Kamala Harris …

A proposal by a far-right think tank would increase funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall, should Republicans retake the White House in November. (Jeff/Adobe Stock)

NM voters get lowdown on far right's 'Project 2025'

A sweeping conservative plan to shape a possible second Donald Trump presidency is making headlines, even as the GOP candidate claims to know little …

Una propuesta de un grupo de expertos de extrema derecha aumentar�a la financiaci�n para un muro fronterizo entre Estados Unidos y M�xico, en caso de que los republicanos retomen la Casa Blanca en noviembre. (Jeff/Adobe Stock)

Votantes de NM obtienen información detallada sobre 'Proyecto 2025'

Un amplio plan conservador para dar forma a una posible segunda presidencia de Donald Trump está en los titulares, incluso cuando el candidato …

In New Mexico, immigrants account for 22% percent of the state's construction workforce. (NicholasFelix/peopleimages.com/AdobeStock)<br />

Political scapegoating of immigrants surges ahead of U.S. elections

Polls show a significant number of Americans believe immigration is the most important issue facing the U.S. but experts argued claims of immigrants …

President Joe Biden is expected to address the nation this week about his decision to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorse his Vice President, Kamala Harris. (Wiki commons)

NM professor expects VP Harris to face racism, sexism after Biden drops out

Vice President Kamala Harris is now the frontrunner for the 2024 Democratic Presidential nomination after, President Joe Biden exited the race on …

Se espera que el presidente Joe Biden se dirija a la naci�n esta semana sobre su decisi�n de abandonar la carrera presidencial de 2024 y respaldar a su vicepresidenta, Kamala Harris. (Wiki commons)

Se espera que VP Harris enfrente racismo y sexismo después retirada de Biden

La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris es ahora la favorita para la nominación presidencial demócrata de 2024 después de que el presidente Joe…

The New Mexico Secretary of State says paper ballots are used in 100% of elections to ensure there's always physical ballots that can be recounted if necessary. (AdobeStock: PX Media)

Expert: America's erosion of democracy has accelerated

A political expert known for his research on authoritarian regimes says American democracy is threatened by minority rule, which is enshrined in the …

El Secretario de Estado de Nuevo M�xico dice que las boletas de papel se utilizan en el 100% de las elecciones para garantizar que siempre haya boletas f�sicas que puedan contarse si es necesario. (AdobeStock: Medios PX)

Experto: Erosión de la democracia en Estados Unidos se acelera

Un experto político conocido por su investigación sobre regímenes autoritarios dice que la democracia estadounidense está amenazad…

Like New Mexico Senate candidate Cindy Nava, nearly one in 10 New Mexico residents is an immigrant. (Photo courtesy of Nava)

New Mexico 'Dreamer' sets sights on state legislature

A "Dreamer" running for the New Mexico Senate said a Biden administration plan to create pathways allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals bene…

Al igual que la candidata al Senado de Nuevo M�xico, Cindy Nava, casi uno de cada diez residentes de Nuevo M�xico es un inmigrante. (Foto cortes�a de Nava)

Nuevo México 'Dreamer' pone la mira en legislatura estatal

Una "Dreamer" que se postula para el Senado de Nuevo México dice que un plan de la administración Biden para crear vías que permitan a …

The World Health Organization says globally, one in two people can be considered

America's 'Radical Elders' continue their work for fairness, justice

Members of the group Radical Elders are participating in a Chicago tech conference this weekend to explain the impact of technology on older Americans…

La Organizaci�n Mundial de la Salud afirma que, en todo el mundo, una de cada dos personas puede considerarse

'Radical Elders' siguen trabajando por la equidad y la justicia

Miembros del grupo "Radical Elders" participan este fin de semana en una conferencia tecnológica en Chicago para explicar el impacto de la tecnol…

As of today, there are 154 days until the November General Election. (simbos/Adobe Stock)

In unseasonably warm temperatures, NM voters head to the polls

New Mexico voters are headed to the polls today, where all 42 state Senate and 70 state House seats technically are up for grabs - although many are …

Al d�a de hoy faltan 154 d�as para las Elecciones Generales de noviembre. (simbos/Adobe Stock)

Habitantes de Nuevo México votan bajo calor insólito

Los votantes de Nuevo México se dirigen hoy a las urnas, donde los 42 escaños del Senado estatal y los 70 escaños de la Cámara …

Entre los adultos de entre 50 y 60 a�os, el 57% expresa su apoyo al aborto legal, al igual que el 59% de los de 65 a�os o m�s, seg�n The Pew Research Center. (triocean/Adobe Stock)

Encuesta: Mujeres quieren que en las elecciones de 2024 haya justicia reproductiva

Rodeado de estados que prohíben casi todos los abortos, su legalización en Nuevo México ha convertido al estado en uno de los …

Among adults in their 50s and early 60s, 57% express support for legal abortion, as do 59% of those ages 65 and older, according to The Pew Research Center. (triocean/Adobe Stock)

Poll: Women want 2024 election results to deliver reproductive justice

Surrounded by states banning nearly all abortions, its legalization in New Mexico has made the state a top place to travel for the procedure and a …

Working-class representation in state legislatures is 1.6% according to a new report, down from 1.8% percent two years ago. (ZackFrank/Adobe Stock)

NM's working-class folks are MIA among state legislators

Tracking down a New Mexico state lawmaker from the working class is like hunting for a needle in a haystack, a new study showed. The share of U.S…

Seg�n un nuevo informe, la representaci�n de la clase trabajadora en las asambleas legislativas estatales es del 1.6%, frente al 1.8% de hace dos a�os (ZackFrank/Adobe Stock).

Clase trabajadora de NM ausentes entre los legisladores estatales

Localizar a un legislador estatal de Nuevo México procedente de la clase trabajadora es como buscar una aguja en un pajar, según un nuevo …

A Republican-led provision included in legislation to avert a government shutdown last week effectively bans LGBTQ+ pride flags from flying over U.S. embassies. (Hodim/AdobeStock)

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 …

Many New Mexico lawmakers travel hundreds of miles for annual legislative sessions and must rent lodging for 30 to 60 days. (JohnMcGrawPhotog/Adobe Stock)

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…

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule quickly on whether Colorado can keep former President Donald Trump's name off its November ballot. (JudithAnne/Adobe Stock)

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 …

Se espera que la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos se pronuncie r�pidamente sobre si Colorado puede mantener el nombre del expresidente Donald Trump fuera de su boleta electoral de noviembre. (JudithAnne/Adobe Stock)

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 …

Since 2005, research shows the number of journalists employed by newspapers has declined by 60%, a loss of 43,000 reporters and editors. (junce11/AdobeStock)

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…

Immigrants start more than 25% of all businesses in seven of the eight sectors that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects to grow the fastest over the next decade. (Adriana/Adobe Stock)

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 …

New Mexico was peripherally involved in the 2020 fake elector scheme, where President Joe Biden easily won the state's five electoral votes, 54.3% to 43.5%. (Grandbrothers/AdobeStock)

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 …

It's estimated that 200 million Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. (Rachel Conn)

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 …

Roughly 26% of teenagers and college students volunteer in their communities. (motortion/AdobeStock)<br />

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 …

Women's state legislative representation is at a record high in New Mexico, but nationwide they hold less than 33% of all seats, according to the Center for American Women and Politics. (theartofpics/AdobeStock)

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…

New Mexico has provided benefits to same-sex partners of state employees since 2003. (LeonardoBorges/AdobeStock)

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…

In a 2018 ruling, a state District Court judge found New Mexico was failing to prepare students equally for college and a career, specifically citing a lack of sufficient education for Native Americans. (AdobeStock/mmg1design)

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 …

The Respect for Marriage Act will not force states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, but they would be required to recognize marriages performed in other states that issue valid licenses. (Mario/Adobe Stock)

NM's LGBTQ Advocates Await Final Passage of Respect for Marriage Act

New Mexico's LGBTQ community is celebrating passage of the "Respect for Marriage Act" by the U.S. Senate - but also surprised it came about so …

An estimated 29 million Latinos are eligible to vote in the United States, with a record 11.7 million voting in the 2018 midterms. (niyazz/Adobe Stock)

Last-Minute Campaigning Brings President Biden to New Mexico

President Joe Biden delivered remarks about his student loan debt-relief program at a stop in New Mexico Thursday, while campaigning for Gov…

Se estima que 29 millones de latinos ser�n elegibles para votar en los EE. UU., con un r�cord de 11,7 millones de votantes en las elecciones de medio t�rmino de 2018. (Niyazz/Adobe Stock)

Campaña de última hora lleva al presidente Biden a Nuevo México

El presidente Joe Biden comentó sobre su programa de alivio de la deuda estudiantil en una parada en Nuevo México el jueves, mientras hac…

About 63% of the 18,000 naturalized citizens welcomed in New Mexico between 2016 through 2022 arrived from Mexico. (somosunpueblounido)

NM's Newly Naturalized Citizens Encouraged to Vote in Midterms

Many newly naturalized citizens will be eligible to vote for the first time next week, including about 18,000 in New Mexico. According to the …

The states of Texas, Florida and Missouri stand to lose the most money following implementation of extreme abortion laws, according to the Institute for Women's Policy Research. (erikawittlieb/Pixabay)

Will Anti-abortion Red States Face Professional 'Brain Drain?'

By Linda Burstyn for Ms. Magazine Broadcast version by Roz Brown for New Mexico News Connection/Public News Service Bad Business: Anti-abortion …

Certification of primary results came down to the deadline in several conservative New Mexico counties after both elected officials and voters floated unspecified concerns with voting systems. (fairvote.org)

Will Tuesday Primary Losers Encourage New Mexico-Like Chaos?

States holding primaries could be facing a repeat of New Mexico's election chaos if challenges take hold, and one watchdog argued it will further …

Seven states, including New Mexico, hold primary elections on June 7, 2022. (AngelaYurikoSmith/Pixabay)

LGBTQ+ Advocates Endorse NM Primary Candidates

While lawmakers in many states have introduced legislation to roll back LGBTQ+ rights within their borders, New Mexico is not one of them, and …

In 2018, the last non-presidential primary, only about one in five eligible New Mexico voters cast a ballot. (bernco.gov)

Early Voting Continues for New Mexico's June Primary Election

Early and absentee voting is underway for New Mexico's June 7 primary, with some speculating if higher prices at the grocery store and gas pump will …

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