First responders are on the forefront of many people’s worst days, and the weight of that trauma can be heavy. A new documentary, “The Call,” explores the mental health struggles firefighters in New Mexico face and the growing push to support those who serve their communities. KUNM spoke with filmmaker Laura Boyd Owen to learn more.

Advocates want strict rules to protect the state’s centuries-old irrigation system, which provides water for families and agriculture.

Veteran lawmaker also plans to relinquish leadership post before next year's 60-day session.

Thousands of New Mexicans rely on Medicaid to get treatment for life-threatening substance use disorders. Keeping that coverage is about to get harder.

Lawsuit argues the Wilderness Act does not authorize government predator control to protect private livestock.

New Mexico is seeing improvements in child poverty and economic well-being according to this year’s Annie E. Casey’s Kids COUNT report, but the state still ranks 49th in the nation for child well-being overall. Advocates say major investments in children are making a difference, though the full impact may take years to appear.

A new survey suggested New Mexico is making progress in reducing child poverty and improving child well-being after a series of state investments in families and early childhood programs.

A new report from the Urban Institute finds federal spending on children has declined in recent years and is expected to continue decreasing, even as federal spending overall increases.

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy previously ran an aerial firefighting company. After joining Congress, he proposed ending Forest Service inspections of those aircraft. The same month a draft of his plan to end Forest Service inspections leaked, an aircraft at his former company failed an inspection because of a crack in its wing.

On Tuesday, District 6 members will come together to celebrate a new grower’s market in the International District as well as host a community workshop to hear ideas about spending district funds next year.