‘Missing White Girl Syndrome’: The MMIW Epidemic Continues To Be Overlooked By The Law
The recent disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito has outraged people all over the world. But, what about the victims closer to home? Indigenous women go missing and are murdered regularly here in New Mexico at disportionate rates. Reporter Taylor Velazquez speaks with lawmakers, advocates, and survivors about how vulnerable the state is when it […]
NM’s Emergency Pandemic SNAP Benefits Extended For The Duration of Public Health Order
This summer, the federal government announced that emergency pandemic SNAP benefits would be slashed at the end of September. Now, the state of New Mexico has secured a small extension in these benefits for at least another month.
Here’s How & Why Santa Fe Is Doing Exceptionally Well With Water Usage
Some good news! The number of water users in Santa Fe has increased but usage has surprisingly declined, according to the city’s top water official. KSFR’s Dennis Carroll talks with director Jesse Roach about how and why that happens in the middle of an unprecedented drought.
COVID-19’s Impact on Food Insecurity and Where We Go From Here
Food insecurity has been a persistent struggle that COVID-19 only worsened and shined a light on. Now, the pandemic seems to be in the rearview mirror for many, but the issues of hunger are still persisting for many New Mexicans.
USDA Grant Program Aims to Grow New Mexico’s Rural Communities
New Mexico’s Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office has launched a new grant program that offers opportunities for economic growth for rural New Mexicans. The grant application process opened earlier this week.
LSISTEN: Conservation Youth Group Gets U.S. Funds for New Taos Center
New Mexico’s Rocky Mountain Youth Corps receives a $1.3 million U.S. grant for a new workforce training center in Taos. Ben Thomas, the corps executive director, discusses the new possibilities.
Marc Beyer Tells His Story of Small Business Survival and Offers Tips to Others
Wake Up Call’s MK Mendoza speaks with local businessman Marc Beyer, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of OCD Custom Cycles & Auto Repair in Santa Fe, New Mexico about what it has been like to survive the pandemic and tips he shares with others for how to do the same.
Uranium Mines On Navajo Nation Impact Lives, Require Remediation
Navajo Nation President Jonathon Nez shares concerns over remediation of hundreds of uranium mining sites.
Migratory Birds Return to New Mexico As Weather Warms
People who live in Northern New Mexico are treated to the sounds of sandhill cranes flying north overhead every spring. On the ground and singing their songs on branches and twigs, American robins gather to announce their return. Deborah Begel took a closer look at their flights and listened to their songs and calls.
Northern New Mexico College Prepares Students for Cannabis Industry
Although the New Mexico Legislature failed to legalize marijuana in the session that just ended, this burning issue has the governor’s eye, and she may call a special session to finish it up.
