Not Even Remotely
The deadly loss of Navajo women
Then and Now: Portraits of Albuquerque Voters
New Mexicans go to the polls
Our lives now
Searchlight photographer Don J. Usner is traveling around New Mexico, documenting life as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds. Each day, look for a new image. View the entire series.
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Shelter in place
Domestic violence shelters have no shortage of beds, but reports of abuse are on the rise
Hang up and try again later
New Mexico's phone system for unemployment benefits is hanging up on thousands of callers
No defenses
New Mexico is home to 19 pueblos, 3 Apache tribes and a large swath of the Navajo Nation. How will they cope with the outbreak of COVID-19?
The Big Uneasy
After staff attended a conference in New Orleans, Searchlight New Mexico was notified of possible exposure to COVID-19. Christian Marquez has been under quarantine since.
Settling for more
Newly settled agreement establishes better road map for New Mexico’s foster children.
Distant relations
Foster parents, biological parents and kids face new challenges amid state’s response to COVID-19 outbreak
Bars behind?
Access to soap is a vital concern for inmates during the COVID-19 outbreak
On lockdown
Social distancing, recommended to limit the spread of COVID-19, is not an option in ICE detention facilities
Extraction Point
Young people in Farmington may not want to leave, but find few reasons to stay
Empowering the public
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The family of Rob Dean has asked that donations in his honor be made to Searchlight.
State of hope. State of mind.
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