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A pre-K in To'hajiilee. Safer roads in the Red Lake Chapter. A regional water system. Over $68 million in capital outlay was earmarked for Navajo Nation projects during this year's session, but a convoluted process means some may never break ground. nmindepth.com/2026/capital-o…
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Navajo students make up roughly 70% of students from tribal nations in New Mexico who are in the state’s public schools. But less than 20% of money allocated to tribes from the Indian education fund this year was set aside for the Navajo Nation. nmindepth.com/2026/lawmaker-…
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Four candidates are competing for the Democratic nomination to represent NM House District 6, making it the state's most contested primary. We talked with them about healthcare, the Yazzie/Martinez education equity case, the Immigrant Safety Act, and more. nmindepth.com/2026/nm-house-…
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A group of Mescalero Apache teens are building wildfire and flood warning sensors to protect their southern New Mexico community from natural disasters that are becoming more frequent and destructive. From Indigenously Positive, our series with @NMPBS. nmindepth.com/2026/mescalero…
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Reporter Azure Mitchell followed up on her February report about gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima exceeding in-kind contribution limits. He fixed the problem by lowering the values he had previously reported for the services. nmindepth.com/2026/over-camp…
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Plaintiffs in the long-running Yazzie/Martinez education equity case want to rewrite the state's reform plan themselves, @bladvs reports. “As it stands, we do not have an actual plan to transform education in New Mexico,” attorney Alisa Diehl said. nmindepth.com/2026/yazzie-ma…
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While she has a warchest because of her out-of-state fundraising, Deb Haaland has raised more within New Mexico than her opponent in the Democratic primary for governor. Don't miss our weekly election newsletter, subscribe for free on our website. nmindepth.com/2026/haaland-b…
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Plaintiffs in the long-running Yazzie/Martinez case want a state judge to throw out the Public Education Department’s reform plan and order the agency to draft a new version. The agency is asking the judge to deny that request, @bladvs reports. nmindepth.com/2026/education…
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With only two staff members, Zuni Public Library offers children’s programs, a computer lab, and more, saving residents a 45-minute drive to Gallup. The latest from Indigenously Positive, a collaborative series by New Mexico In Depth and @NMPBS. nmindepth.com/2026/tribal-li…
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A Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission report describes harsh discipline of Navajo students, discrimination and a climate of fear in Gallup‑McKinley County Schools. Meanwhile, the AG has found “troubling disciplinary practices" at the district. #nmpol nmindepth.com/2026/navajo-na…
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