Story #500
Organ Mountain News marks its 500th story with a reflection on community impact, investigative wins and the road ahead for local, independent journalism in southern New Mexico.
Accountability
5 posts
NMED sues Camino Real utility, seeks court-appointed manager to address arsenic violations
New Mexico sues Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, citing repeated arsenic violations and failures to notify residents. The state is seeking court intervention to ensure access to safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.
What we're hearing: NMSU’s research mission takes a hit
New Mexico State University has lost nearly $25 million in federal research funding due to policy changes tied to DEI rollbacks. One-third of that came from a major EPA grant focused on environmental justice and community outreach.
What we’re hearing: Behind the scenes, we’re rethinking how stories travel
We’re rethinking how stories travel — from Bluesky outperforming X to our Sunday ICYMI push. Plus, a preview of our in-depth report on deadly dust storms on I-10.
Our impact, your stories
Organ Mountain News highlights its recent reporting impact — including Ben Archer Health Center’s policy reversal, rescinded special education stipends, and Amanda López Askin’s campaign launch.
