August often marks a season of transition. Students head back to school, local governments prepare for the months ahead, and communities continue making decisions that affect daily life across New Mexico. These are the moments when people need accurate, local information they can trust. Strong local journalism helps residents understand not only what's happening, but why it matters and how they can engage with the issues shaping their communities.
At the New Mexico Local News Fund, we're proud to support the journalists, newsrooms, and community storytellers working every day to strengthen civic life across our state. Through collaborative reporting, community partnerships, and investments in local news, we're helping ensure New Mexicans have access to the information they need to stay informed, connected, and engaged. |
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| Survivors’ Truth Commission to Present Interim Report and Investigative Update |
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| Santa Fe, NM — The Survivors’ Truth Commission of the New Mexico House of Representatives will convene its next public meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1 p.m.. The Commission will present its interim report, provide a public presentation summarizing its investigative process and findings to date, report on responses to previously issued subpoenas, and discuss next steps in its work. The Commission prepared its interim report in accordance with the July 31 reporting deadline. To ensure all members could participate in person, the earliest available meeting date was August 5. WHAT: Public meeting of the Survivors’ Truth Commission, including a presentation of the Commission’s interim report WHEN: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MDT WHERE: New Mexico State Capitol, Room 307. The meeting will also be available via Zoom. RSVP: Credentialed media planning to attend should RSVP to ana.martinez@nmlegis.gov. |
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| Join the Friends of Local News |
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| This September, we’ll officially launch our Friends of Local News fundraising campaign, and we wanted to give our newsletter community an early look at what’s ahead.
For the first time, we’re creating more ways for individuals, organizations, and businesses to invest in stronger local journalism across New Mexico. Whether you’re passionate about supporting independent news, civic engagement, or community storytelling, there will be a way to make an impact that aligns with your interests.
Here’s a preview of what’s coming:
Friends of Local News
Become part of our community of individual supporters helping strengthen local journalism across New Mexico through recurring or one-time gifts.
Leadership Circle
For those who want to make a deeper investment in the future of local news, our Leadership Circle provides opportunities for larger philanthropic gifts that help sustain and grow our work.
Support Documenters
Help expand our Documenters program by sponsoring community members who attend and document public meetings, increasing transparency and civic participation throughout New Mexico.
Corporate Sponsorships
Businesses and organizations can partner with us to support local journalism while demonstrating their commitment to informed communities through events, programs, and year-round initiatives.
We’d love your help spreading the word! If you know someone who believes in the power of local journalism, civic engagement, or stronger communities, please forward this newsletter and invite them to join us.
Together, we’re building a stronger future for local news in New Mexico. |
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| Free National Press Foundation Fellowship for Journalists |
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| The National Press Foundation (NPF) is accepting applications for an upcoming, no-cost journalism training opportunity designed to help reporters deepen their expertise and strengthen local coverage. Local Business Journalism Fellowship (Apply by August 10): An in-person fellowship focused on strengthening local business reporting through practical training, expert-led sessions, and peer learning.
The fellowship is free to attend and includes travel, hotel accommodations, and most meals. Participants will learn from subject-matter experts and experienced journalists while gaining practical tools to bring more nuanced, community-centered reporting back to their newsrooms. |
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| Next Gen Journalist highlights emerging journalists shaping the future of local news in New Mexico. In each edition, we spotlight one of our fellows or interns and the work they are doing to strengthen storytelling, accountability, and community connection. |
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| The Chile Wrapper Launches to Strong Community Response |
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| Congratulations to David Silva, editor and project director of The Chile Wrapper, on the successful launch of the publication's first issue. The debut print run of 150 copies was quickly picked up by readers, with local businesses signing on as advertisers, community members contributing stories and photographs, and organizations reaching out to collaborate. With such an enthusiastic response from the Hatch community, work is already underway on Issue #2. |
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| New Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) is one of the state’s most powerful tools for democratic accountability. Enshrined in statute as a declaration that a representative government is dependent upon an informed electorate, public records are made available to allow scrutiny of the workings of government and to hold public officials to account.
Additional task force meetings are currently scheduled for the following cities and dates: Santa Fe (August 4), and Albuquerque (August 5). |
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| MultiMedia JournalistAlbuquerque (onsite) / Full-Time |
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| KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a talented and driven Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our award-winning newsroom team.
The MMJ produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and delivers news content across all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to our audience. This role is ideal for a passionate storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering accurate, compelling, and impactful journalism.
As a valued member of the KRQE newsroom, the successful candidate will help create exceptional content while contributing to a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture. We are looking for a team player who embraces innovation, values community connections, and is eager to grow professionally alongside talented colleagues dedicated to serving New Mexico. |
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| | | Independent News Sustainability Summit |
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| September 9-11, 2026San Diego, CA |
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| Hosted by LION Publishers, this event will bring together hundreds of local independent online news leaders and supporters to share knowledge, hard-won lessons, and actionable advice on running a sustainable news business while being in community with people who care deeply about strengthening the local news ecosystem. |
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| Investigative CorrespondentRemote (Santa-Fe) / Full-Time |
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| The New Mexico investigative correspondent will produce sharp, accessible political journalism on an assigned coverage lane that’s delivered in multiple formats such as on-camera videos, articles, and graphic carousels. You’ll launch, own, and grow an audience-focused product (video series, newsletter, etc.) that builds trust and engagement over time. The beat correspondent will also review insights and learnings from audience data and feedback to inform content strategy.
This role will have an emphasis on the state legislature and the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate has experience with, or interest in, finding the impactful information buried in court filings or mentioned in committee meetings, and breaking down the information in a clear, digestible way that resonates with COURIER’s audience.
This is a highly entrepreneurial role for someone excited to reach new audiences underserved by legacy media and help strengthen civic engagement in New Mexico. |
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| | | As this newsletter reaches your inbox, it also marks my final edition as Director of Communications & Development at the New Mexico Local News Fund.
It's been a privilege to help tell the story of local journalism in New Mexico over the past year. I've had the opportunity to meet remarkable journalists, community leaders, students, and news organizations working every day to ensure New Mexicans have access to trustworthy, community-centered reporting. Watching this network grow and witnessing the collaboration, innovation, and resilience across our state's news ecosystem has been one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
Thank you for reading, sharing, attending events, supporting local news, and believing in the importance of this mission. Every conversation, partnership, and act of support strengthens the future of local journalism in New Mexico.
While this is my last newsletter, the work continues. I know the New Mexico Local News Fund will keep investing in the people and organizations building stronger, more connected communities through local news, and I hope you'll continue to be part of that journey.
Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of yours. It's been an honor. |
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