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Forward Party's Supreme Court Bid Tests NM Ballot Access

New Mexico Forward Party petitions the US Supreme Court in a ballot access fight that could reshape third-party politics in the state.

2026-09-16
politics

New Mexico's News Archive at a Crossroads

As digital newsrooms shrink, the state's regional archive faces new pressures — and new possibilities for public access.

2026-09-16
culture

Empty Desks, Hard Choices: Rural Schools Face the Inevitable

As enrollment declines across New Mexico, communities wrestle with the painful math of keeping small schools open versus consolidating for the future.

2026-09-15
politics

Local News at a Crossroads: What Archiving Means for New Mexico

As regional outlets consolidate and digital archives grow, preserving New Mexico's political record becomes both a challenge and a civic opportunity.

2026-09-15
new-mexico

Empty Desks, Open Questions: NM Schools Face Hard Math

Declining enrollment and aging buildings push New Mexico districts toward closures and consolidations, forcing communities to weigh identity against sustainability.

2026-09-15
culture

Buttigieg's Las Cruces Rally Signals National Stakes in NM Races

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's appearance alongside Haaland and Vasquez underscores how New Mexico's contests have become national bellwethers.

2026-09-14
politics

How Shifting Politics Reshapes New Mexico's News Archive

As state politics evolve, the regional news archive faces new demands for context, preservation, and public access.

2026-09-14
new-mexico

Buttigieg's Las Cruces Stop Signals National Stakes in NM Races

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's rally for Haaland and Vasquez highlights how New Mexico's contests fit into a broader national Democratic strategy.

2026-09-14
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Valencia County measles case exposes rural vaccination gaps

An unvaccinated child in Valencia County tests positive, the 19th New Mexico case of 2026, as health officials warn of widening geographic spread.

2026-09-13
politics

Sunshine or Shadow: What New Mexico's Political Shifts Mean for Local News

As Santa Fe debates transparency measures and media funding, the fate of regional news archives hangs in the balance. Analysis of the stakes.

2026-09-12
new-mexico

Measles' 19th NM Case Hits Valencia County, Testing Rural Immunity

An unvaccinated Valencia County child's measles case marks New Mexico's 19th infection, spotlighting rural vaccination gaps and the limits of herd immunity.

2026-09-12
politics

New Mexico's Shifting Politics Test Regional News Archive

As state politics evolve, the regional news archive faces new demands for context, preservation, and public access.

2026-09-11
new-mexico

New Mexico's 2026 Senate Race: A Defining Test

As Martin Heinrich seeks a third term, New Mexico's 2026 Senate race will test Democratic dominance against a shifting national landscape.

2026-09-11