Another New Mexico county could see immigrant detainees as U.S. expands ICE capacity GEO Group, which owns and operates a Lea County prison housing state inmates, has indicated an interest in taking on ICE detainees.Â
Community leaders push back against panic from ICE crackdown Trump policies have caused disruptions at schools and businesses and have led some immigrants to hunker down in their homes in fear.Â
Amid culture of fear, city restarts ·è¿ÍÖ±²¥ Fe Immigration Committee The city of ·è¿ÍÖ±²¥ Fe has revived a 10-person Immigration Committee initially formed by city ordinance in 1999.
The golden years are going gray in rapidly aging New Mexico By 2030, New Mexico is projected to have the fourth highest percentage of people over age 65 of any state in the nation.
Memory loss, mental health conditions create crisis among homeless elders Local shelter and hospital try to help aging people who are vulnerable on the street, but officials say resources aren't sufficient.
·è¿ÍÖ±²¥ Fe and nation see rising numbers of homeless seniors According to data from the National Alliance to End Homelessness, people 50 and older are the fastest-growing group of homeless people in the U.S.
Family faces high costs to let loved one spend last days in her own historic home Built in the 1950s, the home is designated as a "contributing" property under city ordinances, which created some roadblocks to building a ramp. 'Not enough of me to go around': Caregiver shortage creates strain as more seniors age at homeCaregiver support 'needs to be funded and expanded'
Lujan Grisham vows to 'resist' Trump's mass deportation plans in New Mexico State faces uncertainty if Trump carries out promises to secure the southern border and deport millions of undocumented immigrants. ICE expansion could cause numbers to swell in New Mexico detention centersTimeline of Trump's impact on New Mexico border
Española-based health center weathering nationwide primary care provider crisis El Centro Family Health is a study in trends making it hard to access primary care — as well as in potential solutions. Retiring El Centro physician recalls three decades of family practice
Las Cruces camp is a bright spot in state's struggle with homelessness but faces opposition Camp Hope is a beacon for the 50 residents who call it home, but frustration with visible homelessness persists outside its walls.
·è¿ÍÖ±²¥ Fe services for the homeless are at a tipping point ·è¿ÍÖ±²¥ Fe has ambitious plans for ending homelessness, but many services are either stalled or facing steep community opposition.
Dearth of housing makes it harder to fight homelessness Camp Hope has made strides in helping Las Cruces' homeless find permanent housing, but a decrease in affordable housing is slowing its success.