Jeanette DeDios

“A Question of Power” highlights the successful campaign by Sarah Jane White, Lucy Willie and Molly Hogue, three Diné women that helped stop a coal-fired power plant on the Navajo Nation. The exhibit features 40 black and white photographs by Carlan Tapp including video and audio interviews. He documented residents on the Navajo Nation between 2004-2011 alongside the Diné women.

Over 285 women state legislators including nine in New Mexico have signed a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urging him to remove a provision in a bill that would shield rideshare companies from liability of harm, including sexual assault.

New Mexico is predicted to have a growing population of elders by 2030 with a low amount of care workers to meet the demand. A proposed legislation would help immigrants fill those jobs.

During a time when federal funding for the arts is being slashed or eliminated, Americans for the Arts selected New Mexico as its annual conference location because the state continues to advocate for arts within the community.

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.

New Mexico – and the United States are one step closer to having the first female Native American governor as former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland beat out her Democratic opponent Sam Bregman with 72% of the vote Tuesday night in the primary election.

The national arts advocacy organization Americans for the Arts will be hosting its annual conference in Albuquerque from June 2-5, 2026. Among the speakers will be 1980’s famed actress Molly Ringwald, as well as national and local officials focused on the importance of arts and culture in communities.

Native American youth make up 15% of the total child population in New Mexico, and they often face more challenges around things like economic wellbeing. A new report called “Being a Good Relative” highlights how these can impact academic achievement, and why more holistic approaches can help Native students succeed. The study was created by One Generation. KUNM spoke with Tracie Benally, who is Diné and director of community insights with One Generation.

The National Trust of Historic Preservation has placed the Greater Chaco Cultural Landscape on this year’s list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The nomination came from the All Pueblo Council of Governors, which supports the preservation and cultural significance of the landscape in the face of increasing threats.

In January, at least five Native American men were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during raids in Minneapolis. It was one of a number of instances where Native Americans were mistaken for undocumented immigrants by federal authorities. In response, lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to improve the Department of Homeland Security’s interactions with Native Americans when they’re proving citizenship.