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culture

Vasquez-Cunningham Debate Exposes Swing-District Fault Lines

The debate framed the 2nd District race as a referendum on border policy, energy, and the national mood in a district that resists easy labels.

2026-10-17
new-mexico

Vasquez vs. Cunningham: A Defining Clash in NM's 2nd District

The debate between Rep. Vasquez and GOP challenger Cunningham sharpens the stakes in one of the nation's most competitive swing districts, where border policy and the energy economy collide.

2026-10-17
culture

Fiber for All: New Mexico's Broadband Push Reaches Rural Heartland

A statewide fiber initiative aims to close the digital divide, but true connectivity means more than cables in the ground.

2026-10-16
new-mexico

NM Fiber Build Aims to Close Rural Digital Divide

A statewide fiber expansion targets underserved communities, promising faster speeds and new economic opportunity — but hurdles remain.

2026-10-16
culture

Colorado teen's civics win signals a regional surge in civic literacy

A Colorado student's top finish at the National Civics Bee Championship spotlights a growing youth civic-engagement movement across the Mountain West.

2026-10-15
new-mexico

Colorado Teen's Civics Bee Win Echoes Across New Mexico

A Colorado middle-schooler's national civics title spotlights the value of civic literacy — and what New Mexico schools can learn.

2026-10-15
culture

Energy Spike Drives Inflation to 3.7% Ahead of Midterms

Rising energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in the final report before midterms, reshaping New Mexico's economic mood and political conversation.

2026-10-14
politics

New Mexico Politics Reshape Regional News Archive

As state politics shift, the regional news archive faces new questions about access, preservation, and its role in civic life.

2026-10-14
new-mexico

Inflation Hits 3.7% as Energy Costs Surge Before Midterms

New Mexico's inflation rate climbs to 3.7% on energy price spikes, reshaping the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.

2026-10-14
culture

Speaker's Visit Signals National Stakes for New Mexico Race

House Speaker's return to New Mexico underscores the GOP's focus on a swing district, elevating local fundraising into a national test of party momentum.

2026-10-13
politics

New Mexico's Political Shift Reshapes Regional News Archive

As Santa Fe's legislative currents change, the regional news archive faces new demands for depth, context, and preservation of local political memory.

2026-10-13
new-mexico

Johnson's return signals GOP's high stakes in New Mexico race

House Speaker's second visit underscores national party investment in a district long seen as safely Democratic, raising questions about the state's shifting political ground.

2026-10-13
culture

Data Center Backlash Emerges as Midterm Wildcard

Communities once eager for data center jobs now weigh water and power costs, turning a niche industry dispute into a midterm voting issue.

2026-10-12