The pandemic, which drove nationwide meat processing capacity problems, prompted New Mexico to launch the new program.
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Women’s giving circle aims to uplift Santa Fe middle schoolers, broaden reach
Nearing its 20th year, Hestia Fund has given money to some Santa Fe nonprofits for more than a decade and is also focusing on helping new organizations get off their feet.
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Timeline: Copper Flat Mine
Lawsuits have challenged Copper Flat’s water rights and residents have questioned its feasibility as a mine with low-grade ore that would use about 360 million gallons of water per year.
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Why a copper mine’s return worries Hillsboro residents
A controversial copper mine that closed decades ago could be coming back to Hillsboro, stirring fears among residents about pollution and water use.
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Sunland Park’s water now meets EPA arsenic standards. Can the state rebuild trust with residents?
The region’s water authority has come under fire for distributing high arsenic drinking water to customers without telling them.
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AG, Santa Fe lawmaker pitch AI safety measures after UNM breach
The announcement followed an attempt by an autonomous, out-of-control AI model to access a restricted record from the school.
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The federal government is scaling back civil rights enforcement for students. What does that mean for K-12 schools?
This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student advocates Sabrina Bernadel and Susan Moen offer their takes on the issue.
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Lawmakers, attorney say New Mexico’s child welfare system has a long way to go
Legislators expressed concerns over CYFD’s slow progress toward reform, and said it must better professionalize its workforce.
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Formerly incarcerated ‘Breaking Bad’ actor spreads message of change at New Mexico prison
Luis Moncada, also known for his appearances in “Better Call Saul” and “Dexter,” relayed his life story and fielded questions.
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How Ozempic is changing Medicaid spending in New Mexico
New Mexico’s Medicaid program in 2025 spent $38.7 million on the medication — up more than 34% since just the year before.
