New Mexico has flown under the radar for years in the national immigration debate. Maybe it’s the state’s small population of about 2 million residents. It might also be the unique demographics – about 44% of New Mexicans identify as Hispanic or Latino. State and local leaders, especially in northern New Mexico, have adopted policiesContinue reading “A Different Kind Of Border State”
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“State of the State” Listener Commentary Series
Totally cool project we did this spring! Let people write their own state of the state address for New Mexico. There’s a lot of things that people are concerned about – the economy, state investment scandals and health care. We put out a call for commentaries and got some amazing, thoughtful submissions. Elaine (our MorningContinue reading ““State of the State” Listener Commentary Series”
Nonprofits Continue Legal Battle
Last spring, the groups sent a set of mailers to voters after the legislative session that pointed out campaign contributions and the voting records of some state lawmakers. Those mailers led to a legal storm that’s lasted more than a year. After a lawsuit was filed by three defeated Democrats in the June primary, SecretaryContinue reading “Nonprofits Continue Legal Battle”
Sarah Gustavus Lim 