Patrick Lohmann
@patricklohmann.bsky.social
Journalist @sourcenm.com; previously ProPublica Local Reporting Network, Syracuse.com, ABQ Journal
Cover photo is of a rainbow over the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burn scar
Cover photo is of a rainbow over the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire burn scar
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hey, y'all. my name is madi and i'm a reporter for the minnesota reformer. i cover the trump administration's impact on minnesotans, which means i've been out on the streets covering ICE in the twin cities. let me walk you through how we got here:
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
hey, y'all. my name is madi and i'm a reporter for the minnesota reformer. i cover the trump administration's impact on minnesotans, which means i've been out on the streets covering ICE in the twin cities. let me walk you through how we got here:
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It's opening day at the NM Legislature, and we're waiting on the governor's final State of the State. Check out sourcenm[dot]com for our coverage!
January 20, 2026 at 8:06 PM
It's opening day at the NM Legislature, and we're waiting on the governor's final State of the State. Check out sourcenm[dot]com for our coverage!
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland spoke at her former high school, unveiling her platform for education Thursday.
Haaland unveils education policy plan, doubles down on universal pre-k • Source New Mexico
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced her education platform, which included expanded trade pathways and universal pre-k.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland spoke at her former high school, unveiling her platform for education Thursday.
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In response to the ruling, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich said New Mexicans “deserve a chief federal prosecutor focused on keeping our communities safe. And that requires a fidelity to the law, which this administration is clearly uninterested in.”
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Judge rules NM’s chief federal prosecutor can no longer call himself ‘acting’ US attorney • Source New Mexico
In an emailed statement Thursday, Ellison called himself “First Assistant U.S. Attorney” per the judge’s ruling. But he said his “mission remains the same” despite the change in title.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM
In response to the ruling, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich said New Mexicans “deserve a chief federal prosecutor focused on keeping our communities safe. And that requires a fidelity to the law, which this administration is clearly uninterested in.”
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The company seeking to build a new uranium mine near Mount Taylor announced a significant milestone this week, completing an operations plan that one environmental lawyer said indicates the company is serious about extracting the first load of uranium from the state in decades.
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Mining company announces milestone in push to dig new uranium mine in NM • Source New Mexico
“This is a big deal in a number of senses,” said Eric Jantz told Source New Mexico on Thursday.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The company seeking to build a new uranium mine near Mount Taylor announced a significant milestone this week, completing an operations plan that one environmental lawyer said indicates the company is serious about extracting the first load of uranium from the state in decades.
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Because the Torrance and Cibola county ICE detention facilities are privately owned, company CoreCivic could opt to contract directly with ICE to keep immigrant detainees housed there, even if the "Immigrant Safety Act" passes at the upcoming session.
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NM governor will include proposed ban on immigrant detention on legislative agenda • Source New Mexico
But even if the legislation passes, two of the state's three ICE detention facilities could continue operating without county involvement.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Because the Torrance and Cibola county ICE detention facilities are privately owned, company CoreCivic could opt to contract directly with ICE to keep immigrant detainees housed there, even if the "Immigrant Safety Act" passes at the upcoming session.
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As thousands of immigration agents arrive in Minnesota, neighbors are working together to track, distract and protest ICE. The cat-and-mouse game between activists and agents is escalating as tactics change daily.
In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations • Minnesota Reformer
As Elle Neubauer drove before dawn past the darkened windows of the immigrant-owned businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis, her co-pilot and friend Patty O’Keefe scanned the passing vehicles with bi...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
As thousands of immigration agents arrive in Minnesota, neighbors are working together to track, distract and protest ICE. The cat-and-mouse game between activists and agents is escalating as tactics change daily.
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See a list here of where the roughly $75 million in state-funded housing loans has gone so far.
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Lawmaker says New Mexico housing agency loans aren’t rural enough • Source New Mexico
The New Mexico Finance Authority has loaned out about $75 million to spur the construction of nearly 700 housing units.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
See a list here of where the roughly $75 million in state-funded housing loans has gone so far.
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Both the New Mexico governor and Legislature want to spend a little over $11B in the state's general fund next fiscal year. See how their budget proposals compare:
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By the #s: See where the New Mexico governor, Legislature disagree on $11B in budget priorities • Source New Mexico
The governor and Legislature mostly agree on a more than $11 billion spending plan. Here's where they don't.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Both the New Mexico governor and Legislature want to spend a little over $11B in the state's general fund next fiscal year. See how their budget proposals compare:
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The Torrance County Commission’s abrupt extension of an expired contract last month between the county, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and private prison operator CoreCivic is “likely improper and invalid,” according to a letter the NMDOJ
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Torrance County ICE contract extension ‘likely improper and invalid,’ NMDOJ says • Source New Mexico
The county likely violated the Open Meetings Act by failing to provide proper public notice, the NMDOJ said in a letter Friday.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:34 PM
The Torrance County Commission’s abrupt extension of an expired contract last month between the county, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and private prison operator CoreCivic is “likely improper and invalid,” according to a letter the NMDOJ
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“This hasn’t been a role that the state’s played historically,” DWS Secretary Sarita Nair said of funding the warming centers. “But it has always been a challenge for a lot of these shelters to be able to expand for the additional demand they see in the winter.”
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NM distributes $820K for homeless warming centers, a first for new Office of Housing • Source New Mexico
The state stepped in for the first time after shelters reported challenges raising funding necessary to meet winter demand.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
“This hasn’t been a role that the state’s played historically,” DWS Secretary Sarita Nair said of funding the warming centers. “But it has always been a challenge for a lot of these shelters to be able to expand for the additional demand they see in the winter.”
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At a small demonstration in Albuquerque protesting the death of Renee Good at a federal immigration facility, two people were detained, an agent used pepper spray and the crowd of about 20 was declared an "illegal assembly" and ordered to disperse or face arrest.
Protestors, ICE clash at Albuquerque DHS facility • Source New Mexico
An Albuquerque protest Friday over the death of Renee Good at an ICE facility turned physical and resulted in detention for two protesters
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January 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
At a small demonstration in Albuquerque protesting the death of Renee Good at a federal immigration facility, two people were detained, an agent used pepper spray and the crowd of about 20 was declared an "illegal assembly" and ordered to disperse or face arrest.
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About 20 people protested the death of Minnesota woman Renee Good by immigration officials at the Albuquerque ICE field office.
Two people were detained, an ICE agent used pepper spray and the protest was declared an “illegal assembly” and people were ordered to disperse or face arrest.
Two people were detained, an ICE agent used pepper spray and the protest was declared an “illegal assembly” and people were ordered to disperse or face arrest.
Protestors, ICE clash at Albuquerque DHS facility • Source New Mexico
An Albuquerque protest Friday over the death of Renee Good at an ICE facility turned physical and resulted in detention for two protesters
sourcenm.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
About 20 people protested the death of Minnesota woman Renee Good by immigration officials at the Albuquerque ICE field office.
Two people were detained, an ICE agent used pepper spray and the protest was declared an “illegal assembly” and people were ordered to disperse or face arrest.
Two people were detained, an ICE agent used pepper spray and the protest was declared an “illegal assembly” and people were ordered to disperse or face arrest.
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DEVELOPING: Police say federal agents shoot two people in Portland this afternoon, the day after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
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Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, police say • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Federal agents shot and injured two people in east Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:35 AM
DEVELOPING: Police say federal agents shoot two people in Portland this afternoon, the day after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
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One state lawmaker said she introduced three medical compact bills despite pushback from a working group due to the acute healthcare worker shortage.
“We need to move forward on this," said Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque).
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“We need to move forward on this," said Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque).
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New Mexico poised to enter physician medical compact — one lawmaker says that’s not enough • Source New Mexico
Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque) introduced legislation for psychologist, paramedic and counselor compacts.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
One state lawmaker said she introduced three medical compact bills despite pushback from a working group due to the acute healthcare worker shortage.
“We need to move forward on this," said Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque).
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“We need to move forward on this," said Rep. Marian Matthews (D-Albuquerque).
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Decades-old defunct dry cleaners, oil and gas operations and the abandoned uranium mines pose a 'ticking time bomb' to New Mexico land, water and air and a lawmaker is bringing back a request for more funds for the upcoming 2026 legislative session.
NM lawmaker proposes $50 million bill for uranium mine cleanup • Source New Mexico
As state environment agencies remediate legacy pollution from uranium mines, one New Mexico lawmaker is seeking $50 million more.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Decades-old defunct dry cleaners, oil and gas operations and the abandoned uranium mines pose a 'ticking time bomb' to New Mexico land, water and air and a lawmaker is bringing back a request for more funds for the upcoming 2026 legislative session.
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Updated. The NM health department announced Wednesday it's maintaining the full schedule of children's vaccination despite the new federal guidelines. buff.ly/0RBawDH
What does the new childhood vaccine schedule actually mean for your family? • Source New Mexico
The federal government is reducing the number of vaccines it formally recommends to all children in the United States
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January 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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State legislative leaders on Wednesday released a budget proposal that fails to fully fund one of outgoing New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature policies: universal child care for families with young children.
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NM lawmakers’ budget proposal doesn’t fully fund universal child care • Source New Mexico
Gov.'s spokesperson says she is "confident" the Legislature will fund universal childcare at levels the public expects after her announcement last year.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM
State legislative leaders on Wednesday released a budget proposal that fails to fully fund one of outgoing New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature policies: universal child care for families with young children.
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ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis • Minnesota Reformer
The driver then slowly backs up and appears to be leaving, when another officer fires three shots.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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"The point right now isn’t to save the planet ... The point is to create the conditions for the possibility of grace. The possibility of a climate-changed future in which all the best and most beautiful things about this Earth haven’t been traded away." -Laura Paskus
In a new commentary, environmental reporter Laura Paskus weighs in on New Mexico's unseasonably warm temperatures.
Cold light of day • Source New Mexico
Laura Paskus writes about the grim realities behind New Mexico's overly warm winter, and examines its source: climate change
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January 6, 2026 at 11:12 PM
"The point right now isn’t to save the planet ... The point is to create the conditions for the possibility of grace. The possibility of a climate-changed future in which all the best and most beautiful things about this Earth haven’t been traded away." -Laura Paskus
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Leaders of New Mexico’s healthcare exchange are reporting a third straight year of enrollment increases, even as federal healthcare tax credits expire and average premiums are set to rise in 2026.
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NM health exchange enrollment grows as Legislature prepares to extend subsidies • Source New Mexico
States that didn't step in to pay for expiring health exchange subsidies are seeing enrollment declines.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Leaders of New Mexico’s healthcare exchange are reporting a third straight year of enrollment increases, even as federal healthcare tax credits expire and average premiums are set to rise in 2026.
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“The information surrounding the December 30 meeting raises real concern regarding backdating a contract, compliance with the New Mexico procurement code, and whether the Open Meetings Act was complied with," an NMDOJ spokesperson told Source New Mexico.
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NM DOJ says it is looking into Torrance County ICE detention contract extension • Source New Mexico
The short meeting between Christmas and New Year's Day to modify an expired contract raises "real concern," according to a NMDOJ spokesperson.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
“The information surrounding the December 30 meeting raises real concern regarding backdating a contract, compliance with the New Mexico procurement code, and whether the Open Meetings Act was complied with," an NMDOJ spokesperson told Source New Mexico.
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Breaking news: The Department of Homeland Security drafted plans to drastically cut the FEMA workforce in 2026, according to documents obtained by The Post that detail potential reductions to thousands of disaster response and recovery roles.
Documents outline potential cuts to thousands of FEMA disaster responders
Any FEMA terminations are likely to come in waves, according to three people familiar with the plans.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Breaking news: The Department of Homeland Security drafted plans to drastically cut the FEMA workforce in 2026, according to documents obtained by The Post that detail potential reductions to thousands of disaster response and recovery roles.
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"We cannot, for example, receive essential evidence for our defense within the proper timeframes, nor can we send important and vital documents such as appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and others ," 50 ICE detainees in Estancia told Source in a letter.
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50 NM immigrant detainees say mail issues at jail hurting their legal cases • Source New Mexico
The uproar over mail at the facility in Estancia occurs as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency begins paying private prison operator CoreCivic about $300,000 more per month.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
"We cannot, for example, receive essential evidence for our defense within the proper timeframes, nor can we send important and vital documents such as appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and others ," 50 ICE detainees in Estancia told Source in a letter.
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In its application for the funding, NM officials committed to implementing the Presidential Fitness Test in schools and pushing for medical licensure compacts during the upcoming legislative session.
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Feds award New Mexico $211.5 M for rural health funding • Source New Mexico
The award marks the first of five funding rounds authorized in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that President Donald Trump signed last year.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
In its application for the funding, NM officials committed to implementing the Presidential Fitness Test in schools and pushing for medical licensure compacts during the upcoming legislative session.
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