The value of our work
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Local, independent journalists who are on the ground in their communities are critical to democracy. Continue Reading
Here’s what went right with the election in Doña Ana County, and what didn’t
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The mistakes I encountered slowed vote counting and the public’s understanding of what was happening. I’ve seen no evidence of improprieties that should cast doubt on the election results. Continue Reading
Herrell sues to impound Doña Ana County absentee ballots
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The Republican also wants an investigation into what her lawsuit calls ‘reports of chain-of-custody issues and other improprieties,’ though she provided no evidence of problems. Continue Reading
As the border wall grows, smuggling tunnels proliferate
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How do you secure a border below ground? Continue Reading
So much changed in statehouses last week. Here’s what it all means.
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The Democratic power surge in statehouses and governors’ offices will boost a host of progressive priorities. Continue Reading
Midterm election boosts Medicaid expansion, but challenges remain
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Health experts caution that GOP opposition won’t fade away. Continue Reading
A journalist’s view of the groundswell that lifted Torres Small to victory
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Many were shocked when I published an article early Wednesday declaring that the race to replace Steve Pearce in the U.S. House wasn’t over. They shouldn’t have been shocked. Continue Reading
Trump moves to deny asylum for immigrants who enter the U.S. between ports of entry
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The emergency rule change comes as a caravan of Central American migrants is slowly making its way to the United States’ border with Mexico. Continue Reading
NM’s Rep. Luján seeks U.S. House leadership position
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Fresh off re-election, Ben Ray Luján is seeking a leadership position in Washington. Continue Reading
Oil and gas is fueling NM’s wage and job growth
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New Mexico families have waited a decade to recover from the Great Recession and now that relief is finally here. Continue Reading
Torres Small comes from behind to win 2nd Congressional District race
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A day after several news outlets prematurely declared that Democrat Xochitl Torres Small had lost the race to replace Steve Pearce in the U.S. House, she came from behind to win. Continue Reading
With Cibola County votes tallied, Torres Small gains on Herrell
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Approximately 8,000 absentee ballots are still being counted in Doña Ana County. Continue Reading
Recent clerk’s office turmoil didn’t cause delayed election results in Doña Ana County, officials say
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The new county clerk and her staff should be commended for ‘diligence and professionalism,’ the Secretary of State’s Office says. Continue Reading
All eyes on Doña Ana, Cibola counties as congressional race remains up in the air
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Republican Yvette Herrell holds a narrow lead with thousands of ballots yet to be counted in two counties that favor Democrat Xochitl Torres Small. Continue Reading
The government won’t talk about its training for officers and troops at the border
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How well are government forces trained to deal with a large group of civilians? Continue Reading