It’s 2:14 AM. Your phone rings, you look down and see that it’s your mom.  Your dad fell in the bathroom. He’s dizzy and can’t feel his left arm the way he should.  In an instant, you’re throwing on c...

If you’re a newshound, policy wonk, or even just a casual observer who occasionally tunes into what local governments are up to on  your social media feed or news apps, you probably hear the term “gov...

Secret NDAs, hidden contracts, and paid influencers turned a massive AI project into a study on how the ultra-wealthy buy influence and divide communities.

The Hidden Cost of AI: What Data Centers Mean for New Mexico June 2026 Report In a new report, ProgressNow NM examines the rapid expansion of data centers in New Mexico, providing details on challenge...

Citing declining NM enrollment and faculty departures, community leaders are urging UNM not to renew the law school dean's contract.

In 2025, CSI Aviation went from $364 million to $1.2 billion in revenue, making it the #1 ICE contractor, $500M ahead of private prison operator GEO Group.

What’s Happening Right Now Oil prices are climbing again. Tensions in the Middle East are driving costs up at the pump, and New Mexico families are feeling it in their wallets. Here’s the problem: our state budget gets a temporary boost when oil prices rise, but everyday people pay the real price. We’re stuck choosing […]

Voting in New Mexico is easier than ever! But do you know all the races and questions on your ballot? Your vote matters!

"Revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination" a state DOJ spokesperson wrote.

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"When has granting more resource access to billionaires ever helped anyone?" one commenter asked utility regulators.

We’re a couple of “good” fires and floods away from it suddenly becoming politically expedient for a holdout legislator to finally “get it.”

Immigrants are our neighbors, essential workers, and part of the rich cultural fabric that makes our state stronger. HB 9 upholds this truth.