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Detainees Report Skin Woes as Torrance County Water Crisis Deepens
ICE detainees in Torrance County say tap water is causing skin problems, adding a human dimension to the region's ongoing water emergency.
Tribes, States, and the Feds: A Water War for the Ages
The Colorado River's dwindling flows ignite a three-way battle over water rights, pitting tribal sovereignty against state power and federal authority.
Judge Tosses DOJ Suit: New Mexico Voter Rolls Safe
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking New Mexico's voter rolls, affirming state sovereignty and data privacy.
Salad Greens Under Fire as Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to salad greens raises questions about food safety and the local food movement in New Mexico.
Trump Backs Graham’s Sister for Senate: A Legacy or a Loyalty Play?
Analysis: Trump’s push for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill his seat raises questions about dynastic politics and party loyalty in South Carolina.
From Florida to Arizona: A Cuban Detainee's Odyssey Through ICE Custody
The journey of one Cuban man from a notorious Florida detention center to Arizona facilities and finally to Ecuador highlights the complex and often opaque pathways of U.S. immigration enforcement.
Alligator Alcatraz to Ecuador: A Cuban Detainee's Odyssey Through ICE's Arizona Maze
A Cuban man's harrowing journey from a Louisiana detention center to deportation in Ecuador reveals the hidden geography of America's immigration enforcement system.
Data Center Boom Tests New Mexico's Water and Energy Future
As data centers proliferate across the Southwest, a leading climate advocacy group calls on state leaders to pause approvals and assess long-term impacts on water and power.
Haaland Outraises Hull 2-1 in Post-Primary Fundraising Surge
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland has doubled Republican Mark Hull's fundraising in the month after the primary, signaling strong financial momentum.
Trump's Mount Rushmore Warning: Culture War or Clear and Present Danger?
At Mount Rushmore, Trump framed communism as a 'mortal threat' to America. But what does that mean for New Mexico's cultural and political landscape?