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

Our map and database offer a filtered view of those 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, however they do add value to the information diets of New Mexican residents.

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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.)