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NMPolitics.net has invested a lot to bring you contextual and investigative stories on important topics this year. We need your help to keep doing it. Continue Reading
People in crisis, deadly force and the search for a better way
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Juan Gabriel Torres spent the last years of his life in and out of jail and prison for crimes often tied to addiction and mental illness. Then he was shot dead by police. Continue Reading
Mental health court could lower recidivism, cut costs
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A pilot project that could transition into a jail-diversion program is underway in Doña Ana County. Continue Reading
From the editor: Seeking an improved behavioral health system
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Learn more about why we did this series and get some guidance on how to navigate it. Continue Reading
Rep. Fajardo: Culture of harassment in the Roundhouse must end
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Mandating training is pointless without a strong, enforceable policy in place to protect everyone who visits Legislature. Continue Reading
The system protected Michael Padilla for too long. No more.
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Men have exploited power to harass and assault women without consequence for too long. Recent events suggest that may be changing. I hope so. Continue Reading
Our government is lying to us about the economy
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Assertions that Social Security is running out of money, the cost of Medicare is getting too high, or we can’t afford the food stamp program are false. Continue Reading
People want to vote but have a hard time doing it
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As I engage with people who are not voting in local elections, the most common response is frustration over trying to navigate the system. Continue Reading
A map of language charted by Navajo philosophy
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Esther Belin is trying to shape a uniquely Navajo way of writing. Continue Reading
The border as a ‘weaponized’ landscape
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Border Patrol agent-turned-author Francisco Cantú examines his experiences. Continue Reading
Former Sen. Griego convicted of bribery, other ethics violations
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The case stemmed from Griego’s dual role as a legislator who helped push approval of the sale of a state building and a broker who made money off the transaction. Continue Reading
Keller sweeps high-dollar race to become ABQ’s next mayor
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Funding for Keller’s campaign and a committee formed to support him, when combined, significantly outstripped other candidates. Continue Reading
What a new report on climate science portends for the West
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From wildfires to drought, a look at a warming world. Continue Reading
Compliance with ABQ lobbying rules falls way short
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New Mexico In Depth has found an almost wholesale lack of compliance among registered lobbyists in Albuquerque. Continue Reading
Kids Count goes on the road to southern NM
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With a ranking of 49 in child well-being, there is a huge need in New Mexico for solutions. Continue Reading