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Law
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Thousands in Texas protest against border wall through national park: big love for Big Bend'

Thousands protested against the border wall construction through Big Bend, uniting bipartisan opposition to the White House's plans.
#border-wall
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago
Mission District

Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain

Construction of the border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago
California

Border wall blasting hits a treasured New Mexico mountain - High Country News

Construction of a border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain

Construction of the border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
California
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

Border wall blasting hits a treasured New Mexico mountain - High Country News

Construction of a border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
Portland food
fromKqed
2 days ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Tribal leaders fight federal oversight of sports prediction markets

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
Poker
History
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Texas house speaker directs committee to study annexing parts of New Mexico

Dustin Burrows ordered a state legislative committee to look into the legal and economic options to add one or more contiguous counties of New Mexico to Texas. This proposal has sparked controversy and criticism from New Mexico officials.
SF politics
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Ruben Diaz Jr. says Latinas from the Bronx are ready to take charge

Bronx politics has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Since 2006, only Carl Heastie, Jeff Dinowitz, and maybe Jose M. Serrano remain elected. The demographic shift is evident, with areas like Throggs Neck and Morris Park now represented by Latino women, reflecting a growing Latino population, particularly Dominicans.
NYC politics
#immigration
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago
Social justice

Aguilar: Santa Clara County's District 4 race should not be uncontested - San Jose Spotlight

Uncontested local races undermine democratic accountability and limit voter choice, impacting the lives of diverse communities in Santa Clara County.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
US politics

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Aguilar: Santa Clara County's District 4 race should not be uncontested - San Jose Spotlight

Uncontested local races undermine democratic accountability and limit voter choice, impacting the lives of diverse communities in Santa Clara County.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

SnowBrains Forecast: 5-10 Inches for Northern New Mexico Midweek, Then Wind - SnowBrains

Northern New Mexico will experience a midweek storm with significant snowfall, especially in Taos and Ski Santa Fe.
US politics
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

The public got one week to comment on Chaco Canyon drilling. It's almost over - High Country News

The Trump administration is criticized for rushing the reversal of a federal ban on drilling near Chaco Culture National Historical Park with limited public comment.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Following California's lead, more states consider requiring folic acid in corn tortillas

California mandates folic acid in corn masa flour to reduce neural tube defects in Latino infants.
East Bay real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

"The Worst Neighbor Ever" Says He Was Just Trying to Do the Right Thing. What I Saw Told a Darker Story.

Gil Kerley, a new neighbor, showed indifference to community concerns about homelessness and did not engage with neighbors despite initial positive expectations.
California
fromKqed
5 days ago

The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities | KQED

California officially changes Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers' Day amid sexual abuse allegations against Chavez.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

Many participants cited long lines and restrictions on their movements as impediments to finding jobs and accessing legal immigration pathways. The Southern Border Monitoring Collective noted that some migrants are being asked to pay nearly $2,300 for documentation in Mexico that is legally free.
US Elections
Law
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Kalshi battles Arizona tribes over betting legality

Kalshi seeks a federal injunction to stop Arizona's enforcement actions against its event-based trading platform, claiming federal law governs its operations.
#meta
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Law

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching | TechCrunch

Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

One in three teens 'experienced problematic use' of Meta platforms: closing arguments begin in landmark New Mexico social media trial | Fortune

Meta is accused of prioritizing profits over children's safety on its platforms, misleading users about safety measures.
US news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here's What's at Stake

Meta faces a New Mexico trial alleging app designs and algorithms failed to protect minors from sexual exploitation.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

New Mexico Wins $375M Landmark Verdict Against Meta

Meta found liable for misleading consumers about platform safety and endangering children, ordered to pay $375 million in penalties.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching | TechCrunch

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for misleading consumers about platform safety and endangering children.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

Meta was found liable for harming children's mental health and concealing information about child exploitation on its platforms.
Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

One in three teens 'experienced problematic use' of Meta platforms: closing arguments begin in landmark New Mexico social media trial | Fortune

Meta is accused of prioritizing profits over children's safety on its platforms, misleading users about safety measures.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
US news

Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here's What's at Stake

Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

New Mexico seeks release of its original BEAD allocation

New Mexico requests $293 million in remaining BEAD Program funds to support broadband infrastructure, workforce development, and permitting streamlining across the state.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California pledges to open 7% of its land and waters to Indigenous tribes - a step toward healing a 175-year-old broken promise

That number represents roughly 7% of the state's land and waters. It also corresponds with the amount of land the federal government promised it would hold as reservations for Indigenous tribes after California joined the union in 1850. Congress ultimately rejected these treaties in a secret meeting - after pressure from the state - and failed to notify tribes, many of whom upheld their end of the agreement to relocate.
Agriculture
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump administration illegally ordered restart of Central Coast oil pipelines, state lawsuit says

The Trump administration ordered the restart of controversial oil pipelines in California, prompting a lawsuit from the state attorney general.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Chile's President Kast tosses out dozens of environmental protections

Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast suspended 43 environmental regulations covering emissions, pollution, and national parks to prioritize economic growth and job creation over environmental protections.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation

Sogorea Te' Land Trust is removing 80+ years of asphalt from a Fourth Street parking lot to restore it as an Indigenous-controlled green space honoring Ohlone history and culture.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We loved living off the grid in rural New Mexico. After 2 years and a kid, we gave it all up and moved back to a city.

After years of traveling in a van, our wild hippie hearts wanted a place where we could build whatever we wanted, meditate outside in the sun, and feel inspired by natural, untouched land nearby. When we first visited Taos, New Mexico, we realized that this desert town - quirky, rural, spacious, and breathtaking - checked off everything on our list.
Remodel
US Elections
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Montana's wild week in politics could have national consequences - High Country News

Two Montana Republican incumbents unexpectedly withdrew from reelection races days before the filing deadline, opening half the state's congressional seats and potentially shifting the political landscape in Democrats' favor.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Growing Presence of AI Data Centers Prompts Debate on Native Lands

AI data center expansion creates environmental and cultural challenges for Native American tribes, sparking debates over tribal digital sovereignty and regulatory needs for data infrastructure control.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Kast is more like Trump': Chile's environmentalists prepare to do battle for the country's future

The highlands are the sustenance of life, and all that water comes down from the mountains to the valleys, such as Azapa and Lluta and to the coast. The city of Arica is on the coast. So, we have a very serious problem. We will not have water—not for agriculture, not for livestock, not for tourism.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved

Northern New Mexico's O'Keeffe Country is shifting its cultural identity as Pueblo Indians and Hispanos reclaim recognition of their centuries-long presence, while a historic conservation plan protects the landscape permanently.
Right-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The Gamez-Cuellar mariachi family: the case that made Republicans raise their voices against Trump's immigration policy

The detention and release of three Mexican mariachi musician brothers exposed divisions in Trump's immigration policy, with both Republican and Democratic politicians claiming credit for their freedom.
#jeffrey-epstein
fromQueerty
1 month ago
US politics

How the New Mexico Epstein investigation could end up being Tr*mp's worst nightmare - Queerty

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

New Mexico authorities launch search of ranch previously owned by Epstein

New Mexico authorities launched a search of Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch after federal authorities apparently never searched the property despite allegations of abuse occurring there.
fromQueerty
1 month ago
US politics

How the New Mexico Epstein investigation could end up being Tr*mp's worst nightmare - Queerty

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

California plots return of 7.5 million acres of land and coastal waters to Indigenous tribes

When California became a state in 1850, officials signed 18 treaties setting aside millions of acres for tribal reservations. Congress killed the deals in secret after pressure from state leaders. Many tribes had already moved, trusting the promises. Now California wants to make good.
SF politics
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Commentary: Horrified by the state of the union, he's an angry protester. But he's also optimistic

Trump fatigue syndrome drives citizens to either disengage from politics or actively protest, with some like Bert Voorhees choosing civic engagement to defend American democracy against perceived authoritarian threats.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fears for women's rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office

Jose Antonio Kast, a 60-year-old ultra Catholic whose father was a member of the Nazi party, has consistently blocked progressive bids for women's rights and equality across his three-decade career in politics. As a congressman, Kast voted against divorce when Chile became one of the last countries of the world to legalise it in 2004 and vehemently opposed the legalisation of abortion under limited exceptions when it was passed in 2017.
Social justice
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Update: New Mexico affordable broadband bill signed into law

This law sends a clear message that all New Mexicans deserve access to broadband despite their income. The governor's signature ensures that tens of thousands of New Mexicans will now be able to afford high-speed internet. I am grateful the governor and the Legislature took action on this important bipartisan issue to help low-income families pay for this vital infrastructure.
California
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
1 month ago

Anahuac rises on Solano

She has her own house now, the whole American Dream, and it's just crazy from where she came from. Cooking has always been her passion, and it's just super nice to see where she's at now. When her parents went to work, she would always cook for everybody at home in Mexico.
Mission District
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

In Conversation: Will Wilson

Wilson's work reexamines how Native peoples have been photographed and represented over time. Using modern photographic techniques and digital media, he responds to Curtis's influential project The North American Indian (1907-1930), inviting viewers to reflect on questions of identity, visibility, and who has the power to shape the images we see.
Arts
Environment
frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Widening the frame: Indigenous land rights and the future of climate policy

Indigenous land rights are essential to climate action, with Indigenous representatives at COP30 demanding recognition of their ancestral land ownership and management authority.
#new-mexico
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Restaurants in Albuquerque for New Mexican Cuisine In Its Many Forms

The best restaurants in Albuquerque tell a greater story of this city and state. Albuquerque's rich blend of traditional New Mexican cuisine and Route 66 roadside fare has evolved into one of the most unexpectedly diverse dining scenes in the Southwest. The Duke City's working-class vibes and demographic breadth has led to a tremendous spread of establishments- from hole-in-the-wall lunch spots to James Beard-recognized fine dining joints defining their own categories of place-based cuisine. So whether you're in pursuit of dishes that will transport your tastebuds around the world, or simply looking to sink your teeth into the best huevos rancheros or handheld burrito in the city, you can find it all here in the heart of the Land of Enchantment.
Food & drink
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

New Mexico OBAE announces six public Wi-FI projects

"Public Wi-Fi is essential for providing accessibility and convenience in communities across New Mexico," OBAE State Grants Senior Program Manager Neala Krueger said in a press release about the grants. "It provides communications in emergencies, helps travelers and remote workers, and enables New Mexicans to access the internet in public locations. This Wi-Fi access will help close the state's digital divide." The New Mexico Wi-Fi grants include: Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell: $2,162,229 SWC Telesolutions, Inc.: $2,040,951 City of Las Cruces: $1,427,361 Dona Ana County: $515,912 Luna County: $328,767 City of Raton: $250,000
Fundraising
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

The 17th-century Pueblo leader who fought for independence from colonial rule - long before the American Revolution

The U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall Collection contains 100 sculptures: two luminaries from each state. They include many familiar figures, such as Helen Keller, Johnny Cash, Ronald Reagan and Amelia Earhart. There are a few from the Colonial era, including founders such as Samuel Adams and George Washington. Some will also be represented in the Garden of American Heroes that the Trump administration plans to build. The monument will eventually have 250 statues, and the administration has proposed a list of names.
Philosophy
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Update: New Mexico broadband bill passes state House

New Mexico's Low-Income Telecommunications Assistance Program (LITAP) took a key step toward becoming law Friday with its unanimous passage by the state senate. Senate Bill 152 would provide $10 million in funding to help as many as 27,000 low-income residents in need in New Mexico get broadband. The funding will come from the Public Regulation Commission's State Rural Universal Service Fund. That fund has $40 million earmarked for broadband funding.
US politics
#zorro-ranch
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

New Mexico lawmakers launch sweeping investigation into Epstein ranch

fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

New Mexico lawmakers launch sweeping investigation into Epstein ranch

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

'A big crisis'

On November 28, with just weeks remaining until the run-off in Chile's presidential election, far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast issued a warning. "To the irregular immigrants in Chile," he said, "I tell you that 103 days remain for you to leave our country voluntarily." Kast ultimately won the election and is expected to be sworn in on March 11. But so far, in the highlands of Chile's most northerly region, the immigrant exodus that some expected has not occurred.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
Canada news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This whole city block got an indigenous redesign

An Indigenous-led Toronto development integrates traditional healing, cultural design, housing, job training, and public spaces to reflect Indigenous traditions and community-led planning.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

New Mexico's historic move to give universal child care to parents in the state is paid for by an oil and gas windfall | Fortune

New Mexico enacts universal child care fully covering working families, funded mainly by oil-and-gas revenue and a $10 billion early childhood trust.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Albuquerque, NM: Inventory Climbs - December 2025

In December, Albuquerque's active listings rose by an impressive 8.3% compared to the same month last year, totaling 1,065 homes. While the national active listing count grew by a higher 12.1%, Albuquerque's inventory expansion was commendable, with 392 newly listed homes marking a 3.2% year-over-year increase. This surge in new listings, against a national decline of 1.8%, highlighted Albuquerque's potential for sellers eager to meet the active demand.
Real estate
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

New Mexico demands fix for federal nuclear waste management - High Country News

New Mexico demands accelerated cleanup of legacy nuclear and hazardous waste at Los Alamos and may fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for violations.
Food & drink
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

A recipe for resistance: Indigenous peoples politicize their struggles from the kitchen

Indigenous food cultures preserve biodiversity, seed sovereignty, and traditional techniques, resisting homogenizing Western diets through communal knowledge, cultivation, fishing, and shared recipes.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

SnowBrains Forecast: 30 Inches for New Mexico This Weekend - SnowBrains

A strong winter storm will bring heavy snow across New Mexico Friday–Sunday, deepest in the Sacramentos, with colder, fluffier snow in northern mountains.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This 75-mile Drives Is One of the Most Beautiful in the U.S.-With Sacred Sites, Adobe Homes, and Stunning Mountain Views

Before hitting the road, download or print a map with directions in case you lose cell service. Also, be sure to fill up on gas, water, and snacks because gas stations are limited on this route. Plus, you'll want to check the weather prior to making the drive, since the winter months can mean snowy road conditions with the route's high elevation.
Travel
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Congress Funds Institute for American Indian Arts

The Senate approved full or near-full funding for IAIA and other cultural institutions, overturning proposed FY2026 defunding measures.
California
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

LandBack advances across the West - High Country News

14,000 acres of Blue Creek returned to the Yurok Tribe, completing California's largest tribal land return and doubling tribal land for ecological and cultural restoration.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media

New Mexico trial accuses Meta of exposing children to sexual exploitation and mental-health harms through platform design and alleged deceptive practices for profit.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Art Movements: Ekow Eshun Heads to Santa Fe

Ekow Eshun will curate SITE SANTA FE 2027; Mnuchin Gallery closes; art grants, fellowships, and high-profile exhibitions mark ongoing sector changes.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

New Mexico unveils free program to develop broadband workforce

The program is free of charge, with monthly classes and workshops administered by the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) and paid for by the U.S. Congress. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) will provide lab equipment, workbooks, tools, and all teaching equipment. The funding for the three-year broadband workforce program comes from a $1.99 million federal grant New Mexico received from the 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act. Last year, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham asked state agencies in 2024 to address the critical need for infrastructure development in the state, including telecommunications.
US news
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The debate over fracking in Mexico: Energy sovereignty versus environmental risk

Sheinbaum's government overturned a six-year fracking ban to pursue domestic gas independence, sparking debate over energy sovereignty versus environmental and community risks.
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

New Mexico senate proposes $10M bill to help residents in need get broadband

New Mexico Senate passed SB 152 to allocate $10 million from the Rural Universal Service Fund to subsidize broadband for up to 27,000 low-income residents.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

New Mexico authorizes $10M in broadband funding, has BEAD proposal approved

New Mexico proposes LITAP to fund broadband affordability with $10 million initially and up to $45 million later to replace lost ACP support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Violence, death and stolen land: people need to know the true cost of an avocado | Claudia Ignacio Alvarez

I grew up in San Andres Tzirondaro, a Purepecha community on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro in the Mexican state of Michoacan. My childhood was shaped by water, forests and music. The lake fed us. The forest protected us. In the afternoons, people gathered in the local square while bands passed through playing pirekua, our traditional music. That way of life is now under threat as our land is extracted for profit.
Environment
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How failing negotiations could spiral into a bitter fight over the Colorado River

Deadlock among seven Colorado River states risks federal unilateral cuts and protracted court battles over shrinking water allocations.
US politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

400,000 Retirees in New Mexico Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

A new senior deduction can eliminate federal income tax on Social Security for most retirees, saving many older New Mexicans money.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Grijalva: We Just Got Thrown Under the Bus

President Obama betrayed Democrats and working families by backing a deal that cuts Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security to placate right-wing radicals and wealthy interests.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Students ask Saratoga council to advocate for indigenous tribe recognition

Saratoga council received a request to recognize the Muwekma Ohlone but took no action; it approved using an SVCE $184,537 grant for Corporation Yard electrification.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Native Activists Launch Prayer Camp Outside MN Immigration Detention Center

Native activists established a prayer camp at Fort Snelling to reclaim Bdóte, confront historic Dakota and Ho-Chunk imprisonment, and protest nearby immigration detainment.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Governor of Oklahoma Should Probably Know How Tribal Sovereignty Works

A federal judge ordered the release of an immigrant detained by ICE, warning that the government's position could deny due process and threaten constitutional rights.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

From Minneapolis to L.A., how Renee Good's death reignited calls to abolish ICE

Hundreds marched in downtown Los Angeles to protest nationwide ICE immigration raids after the fatal shooting of Renee Good and called to abolish ICE.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California lawmakers are pushing various immigration-related bills this year

Proponents said Senate Bill 747 is a first in the nation type of bill and it's called the No Kings Act, a reference to the nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump that have occurred throughout his second term that closes a loophole that allowed federal officers to be treated differently than state or local law enforcement for alleged constitutional violations.
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