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Massive Air Force jet fuel spill in Albuquerque still just sitting there 14 May 2013 | 10:36 pm
Residents of Albuquerque learned in 2008 that a jet fuel leak from Kirtland Air Force base had migrated off the base at some point in the previous two decades, moving underground through the adjoining...
Navajo border town activist for human rights honored 10 May 2013 | 08:29 pm
In his long life, John Redhouse has worn many hats and fought even more battles. But seated in a University of New Mexico auditorium on a recent day, the seasoned Dine’ (Navajo) activist and writer lo...
Female representation in public office on the decline in New Mexico 10 May 2013 | 12:22 am
Running for office isn’t necessarily an easy thing, with the hurdles of fundraising and public scrutiny. In New Mexico, other than a few well-paid positions, much of elected office is voluntary or ver...
International Workers’ Day celebrated in Albuquerque 6 May 2013 | 06:06 pm
May 1 is celebrated as International Worker’s Day around the world, with countries around the world marking it as a national holiday. But many people don’t realize it’s a celebration that originated ...
Immigration reform bill offers ray of hope to many 29 Apr 2013 | 05:48 pm
Comprehensive immigration reform is finally on the table for debate in a real way, with U.S. Senators taking up an immigration bill that was drafted by a group of eight senators known as the “gang of...
Bernalillo County Commissioners give minimum wage workers a boost in pay 24 Apr 2013 | 06:14 pm
Bernalillo County Commissioners voted to raise the minimum wage by one dollar to $8.50 last night. Commissioners heard over an hour of testimony before passing the bill on a 3-2 vote, with a large con...
As details of immigration bill emerge, many are hopeful 18 Apr 2013 | 07:41 pm
According to the Pew Hispanic Center, it is estimated that more than 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the country. In New Mexico, undocumented workers currently make up 5.6% of the labor for...
The Birth of “Sí, se puede” has roots in Arizona farm worker struggles 9 Apr 2013 | 10:16 pm
At the 20th Annual César Chávez celebration this past weekend, the legendary civil rights activist Dolores Huerta shared the story of how the slogan Si Se Puede was born in the United Farm Workers mo...
Sex Ed important topic for student papers 9 Apr 2013 | 02:57 am
Last month the Central New Mexico Community College paper, The CNM Chronicle, released a special edition that explored the vast culture of sexual identities and practices. The CNM Chronicle presented ...
Gov. Martinez signs corporate tax cut package, others call the measure “far fetched” 5 Apr 2013 | 07:51 pm
A massive corporate tax package that was rammed through the New Mexico Legislature in the final hour of the 2013 session was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Susana Martinez, who called the package a...
