Inmates are now suing the New Mexico Corrections Department over a decision to ban physical mail, including books, letters and photos, from state-run prison facilities.
The New Mexico primary elections are just around the corner on June 2nd. But potential candidates who are running for office had to turn in their nominating petition signatures by March 10th; this is known as “Filing Day.” KUNM spoke with Democratic Representative Michelle Paulene Abeyta who is Diné and also represents District 69 about how this works.
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A jury in New Mexico has found that social media giant Meta misled consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangering children. The owner of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp must pay out $375 million dollars in civil penalties.
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The U.S. Senate began debating the Safe Guard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) this week. The bill would require voters to provide documents to prove their citizenship at the time of registration. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) delivered remarks on the Senate floor on Wednesday where he railed against the bill.
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Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of The United Farm Workers union.
- Trump signs a new executive order on voting. Experts say he lacks the authority
- A foreign policy adviser to Netanyahu talks about Israel's stance on war with Iran
- Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK's it
- Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship