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New Mexico In Depth is a nonprofit news organization that prioritizes digital content and is supported by its members. Established in 2012, we emerged in response to the decreasing numbers of traditional news outlets. Our goal is to deliver in-depth, data-driven journalism that not only informs but also promotes solutions for positive change. By collaborating with other media organizations, we enhance the visibility of our stories. Additionally, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of journalists through fellowships and internships.

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Alcohol tax increase dies again

1 week ago | nmindepth.com | Trip Jennings

What would have been the first increase to the state’s alcohol excise tax in 30 years died Friday, a victim of a disagreement between Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state lawmakers over tax policy. Lujan Grisham vetoed the Legislature’s omnibus tax package, HB14, which included the proposed tax increase on alcohol.
Two Indigenous climate organizers on the importance of building community

2 weeks ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

On a warm March afternoon in Albuquerque, Reyes DeVore (Jemez Pueblo), standing in front of a mural depicting two young Pueblo people, spoke about what being a “good descendent” of ancestors who resisted Spanish colonization means to her. A couple days later, in the bosque, Cheyenne Antonio (Diné) smiled as she detailed all the things that bring her joy, from metal concerts to gossiping with her elders.
FBI sending more agents to New Mexico to address violent crime in Indian Country

2 weeks ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

New Mexico is one of a handful of states that will see an increased number of FBI agents to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, including crimes related to a national crisis of Indigenous people disproportionately going missing and being killed. The Operation Not Forgotten initiative will send 60 FBI personnel to 10 field offices across the country, including Albuquerque, over six months, the Justice Department announced earlier this week.
State missing and murdered Indigenous people task force to meet publicly

3 weeks ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

Indigenous AffairsNew Mexico’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force plans to meet publicly for the first time next Friday. The state Department of Justice convened the group last year after a call from lawmakers, who included $200,000 in the state budget for that purpose. The task force met in October and December behind closed doors, except for public comment sessions.
After House legislators with alcohol-ties snuff out tax hike, Senators sub an industry-approved bill

1 month ago | nmindepth.com | Ted Alcorn

New Mexico’s alcohol industry is raising a glass to a proposed liquor tax hike — because it’s so slight, most drinkers won’t even feel it. A multi-year effort to meaningfully raise alcohol taxes hit a roadblock earlier this month, when two lawmakers with ties to the alcohol industry helped kill the bill in a House committee.
Legislature protects Native students’ right to wear regalia at school ceremonies

1 month ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

Native American students’ right to wear tribal regalia at school ceremonies could soon be enshrined in state law. The House unanimously passed Senate Bill 163 on Wednesday, sending it to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for her signature.
Colleges could tackle housing and food needs with money in proposed budget

1 month ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

The proposed state budget includes $20 million over the next three years for efforts to keep college students enrolled. Some of that money could be used to address high rates of housing and food insecurity among students in New Mexico, which far surpass national averages. Last year, University of New Mexico researchers, in partnership with the state Higher Education Department, surveyed nearly 10,000 students at colleges and universities across the state.
Diné-led nonprofit immerses children in their native language

1 month ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

Posted on the door leading into the learning space in northeast Albuquerque is a sign that reads, “Bilagáana bizaad dooda.” Underneath is a translation: “No English beyond this point.”This is Saad K’idilyé, a “language nest” where Monday through Thursday, year-round, Diné children are fully immersed in Diné bizaad, the Navajo language. Director Warlance Chee (Diné) translates the name to “the planting of language.”“We want Navajo to be their first language. English is going to come either way.
Cleanup money for uranium mines and other contaminated sites in budget, for now

1 month ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

New Mexico could soon be cleaning up some of the hundreds of abandoned uranium mines and other contaminated sites around the state and paving the way for continued efforts — if $50 million for that purpose remains in the state budget. There are at least 302 “orphan sites” in New Mexico, where “known or suspected contamination is causing a threat to human health or the environment,” according to the New Mexico Environment Department.
House budget gives big boost to tribal education

1 month ago | nmindepth.com | Bella Davis

The $10.8 billion proposed state budget the House passed this week includes $50 million for tribal education, with the majority of that money set aside for tribes rather than school districts. The funding would allow tribes to build up their education departments and grow language programs and other initiatives that are important to their communities, said Rep.