Perhaps officials need to schedule training on compliance with the state’s sunshine laws.
Author: Heath Haussamen
ABOUT ME: I’ve been working to strengthen journalism in New Mexico throughout my career. I’ve started two news organizations — the nationally recognized state politics news website NMPolitics.net and, more recently, the award-winning New Mexico In Depth. I’ve worked for newspapers and nonprofits over more than 25 years. Click here to read more.
Final Project Jupiter agreements grew exponentially
County officials have different interpretations of water-use provision.
Las Cruces’ big budget mistake explained
Here’s what you need to know about the recently disclosed “overstatement.”
Project Jupiter votes broke law, scorched earth
County’s misdeeds illustrate the importance of the Open Meetings Act.
Steve Pearce? Really? God help us.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a worse zealot to oversee an agency charged with sustaining the health of our public lands.
Police chief’s viral videos put Las Cruces at risk
City councilors need to get Jeremy Story under control.
Haussamen discusses Project Jupiter for podcast
Listen to the newest episode of the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast.
NM rejects the weaponization of food
Many Republicans join Democrats in voting to fund SNAP.
Don’t starve people to win a political fight
Republican state legislators have an opportunity to do the right thing on Monday.
NM Dems plan to extend SNAP funding
Governor calls special legislative session for Monday.









