More Sources of Civic Info

These are noteworthy participants in the New Mexico local news ecosystem.

Our map and database offer a filtered view of outlets demonstrating original, unbiased, fact-based news — reported and verified — to meet critical local information needs. The sites below did not meet our strict criteria for mapping for various reasons, but they do add value to the information diets of New Mexico residents. If you would like to suggest participants for the map — or for this list — please send us your feedback on the Contact page.

Other News

Capital and Main: A California-based nonprofit with a New Mexico reporter, Jerry Redfern, covering the intersection of politics and the oil and gas industry in New Mexico.

ICT (formerly Indian Country Today): A nonprofit multimedia news outlet covering New Mexico from its Southwest bureau in Phoenix.

Native America Calling / National Native News: Two national radio programs produced in Albuquerque by Alaska-based Koahnic Broadcasting, including coverage of Native American issues in New Mexico.

Blogs of Note

Desert Sage: A personal blog and newsletter that explores issues in the news. Written by veteran journalist Algernon D’Ammassa based in southern New Mexico.

haussamen.com: A blog and newsletter providing reporting and commentary by longtime journalist Heath Haussamen, based in southern New Mexico.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan: Political gossip, analysis and commentary with some on-the-record reporting by veteran journalist Joe Monahan, based in Albuquerque.

Mercury Messenger: A blog and newsletter by V. B. Price — a former reporter who has been publishing articles on New Mexico politics, culture, human rights and the environment since 1971.

Piñon Post: A blog run by a GOP state lawmaker, publishing conservative analysis and commentary. Based in Alamogordo.

The Candle: A political watchdog site edited by Bruce Wetherbee. (Based in Massachusetts. Site has been inactive since July 2025.)