Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative

12/28/2024

School-based health centers offer a lot of potential to connect kids to mental health care during an ongoing nationwide crisis.

But some say the model is falling flat in Las Cruces due to a lack of staffing at the facilities, as well as other challenges.

Story by Juan Corral and Diana Alba Soular

Editor’s note: This article is one in a series by the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative examining possible solutions to an ongoing mental health crisis among youth. This project is supported by a grant from the nonprofit Solutions Journalism Network. School-based health centers lack sta

12/28/2024

You may have heard about the 988 mental health and crisis hotline. But did you know kids (or anyone, really) can use it by texting? Help is also available in Spanish!

Find out all about it in this story by Brook Stockberger and Diana Alba Soular!

Editor’s note: This article is the fourth in a series by the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative examining possible solutions to an ongoing mental health crisis among youth. This work is supported by a grant from the nonprofit Solutions Journalism Network. Crisis hotline offers support 24

12/28/2024

Did you know there are classes to help adults support kids with mental health?

They are free to attend and happen regularly in Las Cruces!

Brook Stockberger writes about what you can expect if you attend:

Editor’s note: This article is the third in a series by the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative examining possible solutions to an ongoing mental health crisis among youth. This project is supported by a grant from the nonprofit Solutions Journalism Network. Doña Ana County offers free t...

12/28/2024

One concern we heard in our reporting is about kids being afraid of violence like a school shooting. Another concern expressed by kids was vaping in their schools. School officials across New Mexico are grappling with both challenges.

Are clear backpacks an answer? Learn more below in this story by Damien Willis!

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series by the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative examining possible solutions to an ongoing mental health crisis among youth. Funding for this project was made possible by the nonprofit Solutions Journalism Network. Are clear backpacks the a

12/28/2024

The past few months, we've done a deep dive into the challenges youth are facing with their mental health -- and what people are doing to help.

Here is the first of five stories that sets the stage for why we're examing this important issue. Bottom line: There are lots of layers to the problems.

Editor’s notes: This article discusses a range of mental health challenges, including the topic of suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24-7 year-round for anyone who needs mental health support. This article is the first in a series examining the youth mental heal

06/27/2024

Residents and business owners from Ruidoso are facing the difficult process of recovering from devastating fires. ... Here are some financial resources that can help. Story by Brook Stockberger

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/25/2024

KRWG Public Media reporting on Ruidoso's recovery and the status of two fires near that community:

https://www.krwg.org/krwg-news/2024-06-24/authorities-assess-ruidosos-damaged-infrastructure

First responders are continuing their efforts to clean up and contain the South Fork and Salt Wildfires as Ruidoso residents trickle back into the town.

06/25/2024

Ruidoso is is full-fledged recovery mode as fire evacuees return:

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/23/2024

A Sunday update: FBI announces $10K reward for fire info; plus, some Ruidoso-area residents begin returning home

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/22/2024

Positive news Friday for the fight against two fires in ! Rain and humidity slow the blazes' spread.

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/21/2024

President Joe Biden's disaster declaration opens up federal funding to help those affected by Ruidoso fires ... Plus, moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will help firefighting efforts.

Read about it here: https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates

06/20/2024

KRWG Public Media's Jonny Coker visited with Ruidoso fire evacuees today in Capitan:

https://www.krwg.org/krwg-news/2024-06-18/evacuees-seek-refuge-amidst-lincoln-national-forest-wildfires

Hear from residents in this segment: https://youtu.be/bvsJdtd0LdA?si=dsGIUwRZpk4vJXHj

As the South Fork and Salt Fires continue to grow near Ruidoso, aid groups are working in adjacent communities to help individuals fleeing the growing wildfi...

06/20/2024

From fire to flood: Heavy rains prompt water rescues around Ruidoso ...

A look at what happened on Day 3 of the Ruidoso fires:

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates



(Screenshot from the Ruidoso Midtown webcam Wednesday afternoon. See the webcam here: https://www.ruidoso.net/visitor-information/web-cam)

06/19/2024

A summary of Day 2 of the Ruidoso fires. Sadly, several media organizations are reporting at least one death has resulted:

https://www.surnmnoticias.org/ruidoso-fire-updates



(Photo by Ruidoso resident Pamela Bonner)

06/18/2024

Afternoon updates on the Ruidoso fires situation:

- Ruidoso Downs, which borders the Village of Ruidoso, is being ordered to fully evacuate due to the Salt Fire "making a run" at the city. Take no belongings, and leave ASAP!
- Some people didn't evacuate the village yesterday, despite an order to do so.
- Phone and internet are spotty or experiencing outages in the whole area due to the fires.

06/18/2024

Updates on the South Fork Fire burning in Ruidoso:

- Village says an estimated 500 structures have burned so far.
- Residents are relying on the Watch Duty app for real-time fire progress.
- Evacuees express worry about homes left behind.



See updates here:

Updates about the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire burning in and around Ruidoso, New Mexico and the Mescalero Apache Reservation