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Independent Investigative Journalism
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Vasquez decries ‘ICE tax’ on New Mexico home health services
https://searchlightnm.org/vasquez-decries-ice-tax-on-new-mexico-home-health-services/
Published: September 4, 2026 15:24
The post Vasquez decries ‘ICE tax’ on New Mexico home health services appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Vasquez argued for policy changes like his Careworker Visa Act, which would create a new visa for child- and eldercare workers. The post…
New Mexico attorney general backs environmental groups in Project Jupiter battle
Published: September 4, 2026 15:20
The post New Mexico attorney general backs environmental groups in Project Jupiter battle appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. At issue are permission for an emergency well for the data center and a pause in the process for obtaining an air quality…
New Mexico health insurance officials approve 24% increase in premiums
https://searchlightnm.org/new-mexico-health-insurance-officials-approve-24-increase-in-premiums/
Published: September 3, 2026 14:09
The post New Mexico health insurance officials approve 24% increase in premiums appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. “Rising health care costs and inflation are continuing to affect consumers nationwide and New Mexico is no different," Superintendent…
New Mexico child advocate’s first foster system report lays out problems with investigations
Published: September 3, 2026 14:02
The post New Mexico child advocate’s first foster system report lays out problems with investigations appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. The findings also highlight problems with the state's practices for placing vulnerable children in its care in…
Project Jupiter developers urge New Mexico Supreme Court to get permit process moving again
Published: September 3, 2026 13:52
The post Project Jupiter developers urge New Mexico Supreme Court to get permit process moving again appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Parties responded Wednesday in two New Mexico Supreme Court cases placing key permitting processes for Project…
Health Care Authority to mail New Mexicans on Medicaid affected by federal changes
Published: September 2, 2026 14:04
The post Health Care Authority to mail New Mexicans on Medicaid affected by federal changes appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. The Health Care Authority will start sending letters this week Medicaid customers who have to comply with new work…
Report details ‘systemic failures’ in New Mexico’s animal welfare systems, calls for new state agency
Published: September 2, 2026 13:58
The post Report details ‘systemic failures’ in New Mexico’s animal welfare systems, calls for new state agency appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. New Mexico lacks a consolidated state authority that is responsible for domestic animal welfare, the…
As feds scale back sex assault oversight, school districts have final say
https://searchlightnm.org/as-feds-scale-back-sex-assault-oversight-school-districts-have-final-say/
Published: August 31, 2026 14:03
The post As feds scale back sex assault oversight, school districts have final say appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. New Mexico provides no oversight of sexual assault between students in schools. A recent case in Hobbs shows what that can mean.…
Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes
https://searchlightnm.org/hobbs-police-struggle-with-sex-crimes/
Published: August 31, 2026 13:55
The post Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Police in Hobbs said an alleged rape was consensual. The department has a long, troubled record with sex crimes. The post Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes…
Project Jupiter site work continues, despite high court’s pause on permits
https://searchlightnm.org/project-jupiter-site-work-continues-despite-high-courts-pause-on-permits/
Published: August 31, 2026 13:09
The post Project Jupiter site work continues, despite high court’s pause on permits appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Oracle has said hiring local is a top priority, but the company has identified just 189 Doña Ana County residents out of over…
U.S. sues New Mexico over law extending higher education benefits to immigrants
Published: August 29, 2026 17:44
The post U.S. sues New Mexico over law extending higher education benefits to immigrants appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Similar lawsuits were also filed against three other states for tuition policies regarding undocumented students Thursday.…
Judge strikes down New Mexico’s seven-day gun sale waiting period — but only for 2 people
Published: August 29, 2026 17:37
The post Judge strikes down New Mexico’s seven-day gun sale waiting period — but only for 2 people appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Advocates say the decision, which follows a ruling that the law was likely unconstitutional, keeps store owners in…
How we reported on sexual assault in schools
https://searchlightnm.org/how-we-reported-on-sexual-assault-in-schools/
Published: August 29, 2026 15:04
The post How we reported on sexual assault in schools appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Sexual violence is a particularly difficult topic for investigative reporters to cover. The questions are manifold: How can you verify a story that often has…
Reporta violación y la suspenden de clases
https://searchlightnm.org/reporta-violacion-y-la-suspenden-de-clases/
Published: August 29, 2026 14:14
The post Reporta violación y la suspenden de clases appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Read in English. Advertencia de contenido: Esta historia contiene descripciones de acusaciones de agresión sexual que involucran a niños. Si usted o alguien que…
A middle schooler said she was raped. Then she was suspended from classes.
https://searchlightnm.org/she-claimed-rape-instead-she-got-class-suspension/
Published: August 29, 2026 14:12
The post A middle schooler said she was raped. Then she was suspended from classes. appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. After a 13-year-old reported sexual assault, she was left to navigate a system where limited state and federal oversight leave…
New Mexico sues federal government, alleging illegal border wall water use
https://searchlightnm.org/new-mexico-sues-federal-government-alleging-illegal-border-wall-water-use/
Published: August 27, 2026 18:17
The post New Mexico sues federal government, alleging illegal border wall water use appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. New Mexico is suing the federal government for illegal water use and well drilling, as their contractors push to construct…
Meta settles with 52 AGs for $17B. Was New Mexico better off going it alone?
https://searchlightnm.org/meta-settles-with-52-ags-for-17b-was-new-mexico-better-off-going-it-alone/
Published: August 27, 2026 18:11
The post Meta settles with 52 AGs for $17B. Was New Mexico better off going it alone? appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. The state Department of Justice cites a higher verdict award and tougher social media protections for New Mexico children. The…
Lawmakers cautiously optimistic over rollout of CYFD’s new case management system
Published: August 27, 2026 18:05
The post Lawmakers cautiously optimistic over rollout of CYFD’s new case management system appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Analysts doubt the state's timeline, noting it failed to release some functions when it rolled out the system last week.…