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LarryMarker.comAs the votes started rolling in during New Mexico’s primary election Tuesday, the results of one race in particular surprised even the candidate in question. KUNM’s Daniel Montaño was at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters Tuesday night as Larry “Lead” Marker not only met, but far exceeded the number of write-in votes needed to get on the November ballot as a candidate for U.S. Senate. -
In the lead up to World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the New Mexico Department of Health on Friday announced smoking rates have decreased across the state. At the same time, however, vaping rates have increased.
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Santa Fe County is once again giving young people the chance to experience the voting process firsthand through its KidsVote program. The initiative aims to show them how to cast a ballot to ease anxieties about voting in the future. -
For New Mexico youth, having a trusted adult mentor, like a Big Brother or Big Sister, can lead to better outcomes, like staying away from drugs and alcohol and pursuing higher education. But as mentorship programs face volunteer shortages, some young people are being left without the support they need. -
Saranam, a nonprofit aimed at eliminating homelessness and poverty in families, celebrated the grand opening of their new westside campus, which can house up to 23 families in brand new apartments built from retrofitted school portables as part of their two-generational approach. -
New Mexico has been facing a shortage of health care providers for years, especially in rural areas. The state Health Care Authority is hoping to alleviate that strain and fill in gaps with a new support center. -
Getting summoned for jury duty can stir a lot of emotion and uncertainty for many people. But an updated juror orientation video is designed to help New Mexicans better understand the jury service process, and why it’s so important. -
Dignity Day will offer free services such as mobile showers, haircuts, hygiene kits, meals, and water to people who are unhoused. -
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) met with local business owners and community organizations in Albuquerque Thursday to discuss rising costs facing New Mexico families, which he said are being driven by tariffs and the conflict with Iran. -
State officials, lawyers and executives met in Santa Fe Thursday to discuss the legality of a $400 million stock sale involving the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s parent company and the private equity firm seeking to acquire it. Meanwhile in Albuquerque, about 100 people rallied in front of PNM’s headquarters to protest that very acquisition. -
More New Mexicans on Medicaid are using more behavioral health services more often, and that’s driven up costs for the state. From 2023 to 2025, managed care organizations like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Presbyterian charged for an additional $230 million dollars in behavioral health services. That’s an increase of about 47%, every dollar of which was paid for by the state’s Medicaid program. -
Native communities face higher rates of diabetes compared to other groups. To combat this, some Native Americans are moving towards plant-based diets and lifestyles. KUNM spoke with Jenson Yazzie, a Diné college student who is a part of the Native Food for Life program.
