Listen to the newest episode of the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast.
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.
Heath Haussamen
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.
Lawsuits may be slowing Project Jupiter’s progress
Doña Ana County still hasn’t closed on $165 billion bond agreements.
Project Jupiter bond agreements are still changing
Final approval rests with one Doña Ana County commissioner.
Here’s why the Open Meetings Act matters
Doña Ana County commissioners’ violation and correction illustrate the law’s importance.
Mescalero Apache Tribe seeks land near Las Cruces
The tribe has shared no proposals for the land, and the swap is not a done deal.
Project Jupiter’s big promises are legally binding
Agreements with Doña Ana County include pledges on water use, closed-loop cooling system and more.
Las Cruces comes to the defense of immigrants
City Council vote further cements New Mexico as a place of resistance to mass deportation.