Advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives want accountability from the state’s task force
Views 0 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the state budget Wednesday which included $200,000 to address the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. But advocates are saying it’s not enough.
Governor signs 4 public safety bills, but says she may still call a special session
Views 0 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Monday signed four bills lawmakers passed as part of her public safety priority for this year’s legislative session. Two were related to gun control and two others focused on keeping more people deemed dangerous off the street. While she called the new laws a “giant leap” in the right […]
Upcoming public lands rule looks to reform conservation, recreation
Views 0 This spring, a much-anticipated and widely praised rule will fundamentally transform how 245 million acres of public lands across the U.S. is managed to emphasize conservation and wider public access.
Oil and gas donations shifting away from Republicans in New Mexico
Views 0 The oil and gas industry has increased non-election year contributions to New Mexico’s politicians as the state Legislature debated new regulation in the 2024 session. The industry boosted its contributions to Democrats, the current dominant party in the state, while trimming back donations to Republicans, who still hold a slight lead overall, according […]
Poll finds historic bipartisan support among voters to conserve land in the West
Views 0 Fresh, non-partisan polling data from Colorado College’s State of the Rockies project Wednesday is highlighting a historic shift in voter sentiment around climate issues in our region.
Many of Albuquerque’s older adults experiencing homelessness live in a shelter that can’t meet their needs
Views 1 Homelessness in older adults is increasing at a fast clip across the country. In Albuquerque, much of that population is in one place: the city’s main shelter on the Westside. That facility, however, is not set up to care for older folks or people with disabilities.
Indigenous coach celebrated as a lifetime educator
Views 0 During Indigenous Women’s Day at the New Mexico Legislature, Sen. Shannon Pinto (D-Tohatchi) recognized retired Hopi and Navajo basketball coach Fern Spencer on her lasting legacy as an educator. KUNM spoke with Spencer about how her coaching career started and what’s changed.
Gun makers, sellers could be sued under bill headed to House floor
Views 0 A proposal to allow people harmed by gun violence to hold gun manufacturers and dealers accountable in civil court is headed for a full vote by the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Lawmakers are pushing for salaries and a longer legislative session
Views 0 New Mexico is in the middle of its 30-day session – one of the shortest in the entire nation. It also has the only unpaid lawmakers. Advocates say legislators should be compensated and sessions should be longer so there is enough time to pass bills.
Lawmaker seeks a lot more money to address housing problems
Views 0 As many as 17% percent of New Mexicans experience severe housing problems, according to the Legislative Finance Committee, putting the state 13th in the country.
