The Albuquerque Public Schools board approved the district’s largest budget to date on Wednesday, despite declining enrollment. The budget includes cuts to almost 300 full-time positions.
Dignity Day will offer free services such as mobile showers, haircuts, hygiene kits, meals, and water to people who are unhoused.
Let's Talk New Mexico
Early voting started this week for the primary elections on June 2nd and this year New Mexicans who are not affiliated with a political party will have the opportunity to participate.
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The Santa Fe International Literary Festival begins next weekend from May 15-17 and among the array of authors speaking; screenwriters will also be in attendance discussing how books get adapted from print to the big screen. KUNM spoke with Diné screenwriter, filmmaker and actor Dezbaa’ who plays Helen Atcitty on AMC’s Dark Winds. Dezbaa’ said she started out working as a geologist and earning her degree as a screenwriter before she got her big break.
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) met with local business owners and community organizations in Albuquerque Thursday to discuss rising costs facing New Mexico families, which he said are being driven by tariffs and the conflict with Iran.