Residents of New Mexico Suffer Under Unregulated Housing Market

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 13, 2014 In a chilling report on "New Mexico’s Badlands," writer Joseph Sorrentino sketches life in the “colonias” of Pajarito Mesa, a desert area 10 miles from Albuquerque and home to 1,200 to 1,500 people struggling against real estate predation and an absence of basic services. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Woman Sues After Being Forced to Undergo Invasive Searches

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 30, 2013 A 54-year-old New Mexico woman is suing federal authorities after being forced to undergo "a brutal and inhumane six-hour full-body cavity search by federal officers that included anal and vaginal probes" with no warrant and without consent, the El Paso Times reports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What’s in a Face?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2013 Gay and straight men's visages may differ in form, researchers say; cops in New Mexico have taken to administering anal exams for minor traffic breaches; meanwhile, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would divest European governments of any power to defend their citizens from big business. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Never Again Enough

By William deBuys, TomDisaptch Aug 1, 2013 The crucial question for Phoenix, for the Colorado, and for the greater part of the American West is this: How long will the water hold out? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

‘Everybody Is Going to Be OK’: The Difference a Gun Makes

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 29, 2013 "Four people hurt in Albuquerque church stabbing," reads the L.A. Times headline. "Hurt" being the key word there. According to police and in the words of the church's pastor, "It sounds like everybody is going to be OK." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ex-Senator Reveals Secret Love Child, Gingrich Slams Rove, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 21, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a major reversal by Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Obamacare and the NRA is already working to influence the 2014 election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bill Seeks to Criminalize Abortion After Rape

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 25, 2013 Here's some more backward thinking from the political party that introduced terms such as "legitimate rape," "forcible rape," "easy rape" and "enjoyable rape" into the national lexicon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mitt’s New Message, Obama’s ‘Biggest Failure,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 21, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including why women in New Mexico may soon have to prove they were "forcibly raped" to get welfare and one of Jon Stewart's most epic takedowns of Fox News. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Massive Wildfire Rages in New Mexico

Staff / Truthdig May 26, 2012 Lightning strikes sparked two wildfires in southwestern New Mexico that have merged and spread over 130 square miles, destroying more than a dozen structures. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Reaffirms His Christianity

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2010 Hey everyone, let the record show that our president is "Christian by choice." Just in time for the midterm election season, President Obama made a personal statement Tuesday at an event in Albuquerque, N.M., putting the kibosh on those pesky e-mail rumors about his chosen faith. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land, Don’t Blow It

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2009 More than 2 million acres in nine states will be set aside as protected wilderness as soon as President Obama signs a bill just passed by Congress. Land in California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia will be off-limits to development. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Richardson Withdraws Bid for Commerce Secretary Post

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2009 As President-elect Barack Obama transferred to Washington, D.C., from his Chicago HQ this weekend, his first big political problem from within the ranks of his Cabinet choices began: New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, nominated by Obama, withdrew from consideration as commerce secretary because a scandal is brewing in Richardson's home state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )