Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.

In-depth reports like this take a lot of time and hard work, and I need your help to keep doing them. If you’re able, make a donation by clicking here: haussamen.com/support-loca... Even a few bucks makes a difference! Thank you! /3

With officials considering action, I decided to dig deep into the tension between safety and privacy. This is a long read, but it’s important. I urge you to make time to read or listen to it. /2

Police surveillance cameras are literally all around us. Privacy advocates are increasingly concerned about how license plate readers could be used for immigration enforcement and in other ways that conflict with our state’s laws and values. /1

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Police surveillance cameras are literally all around us. Privacy advocates are increasingly concerned about how license plate readers could be used for immigration enforcement and in other ways that conflict with our state’s laws and values. /1

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When I see reason for hope in these troubling times, I’m trying to share it with you. If you appreciate articles like these, pitch in a few bucks to help me keep doing it. /3

I wrote about Cervantes’ change of heart, which he backed up with action, because we need to see more of this in the fight against authoritarianism. /2

State Sen. Joseph Cervantes turned the tide this year in favor of efforts to get New Mexico out of the business of immigrant detention, and I am grateful. /1

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State Sen. Joseph Cervantes turned the tide this year in favor of efforts to get New Mexico out of the business of immigrant detention, and I am grateful. /1

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I love writing about how our kids are responding to all that’s happening. If you value me investing time in covering our youth, pitch in a few bucks to help me keep doing it. /4

The day was wild and very personal for me. My daughter and my wife’s daughter both participated in the protests. My daughter was there when a man revealed a weapon and scared the hell out of the kids. I really urge you to read or listen to this one. /3

I grabbed my phone and notebook and headed out to follow them. Here’s my article. /2

I’ve covered a lot of protests in Las Cruces over more than 25 years. When I heard on Thursday that students from Centennial High School had marched all the way to Las Cruces High, picked up students there, and were heading to Mayfield, I knew something historic was happening. /1

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I’ve covered a lot of protests in Las Cruces over more than 25 years. When I heard on Thursday that students from Centennial High School had marched all the way to Las Cruces High, picked up students there, and were heading to Mayfield, I knew something historic was happening. /1

Given the president’s comments today, I’m re-upping this column.

Alex Pretti’s murder can be an inflection point. It must. Here’s my newest column; I’m urging Republicans to do the right thing. If that’s you, please give this a read and some thought. Please. /1

Alex Pretti’s murder can be an inflection point. It must. Here’s my newest column; I’m urging Republicans to do the right thing. If that’s you, please give this a read and some thought. Please. /1

New video shows the man who was killed moments before the shooting. He was peacefully standing in the street observing before ICE agents started pushing him for no reason.

I’ll keep focusing on our region’s economy. If you value such reporting, I need your help. Will you make a donation to support my work? You can contribute by clicking here: haussamen.com/support-loca... I really appreciate it! /4

I’ve been trying to write this article for months, but reporting on Project Jupiter has consumed most of my time. I’m glad to finally be publishing this report. I hope you find it informative. /3

Nine years later we finally have a real economic impact study and years of data that says the spaceport is contributing to building an economy that’s less reliant on the oil and gas industry. /2

I spent months investigating Spaceport America in 2017. My reporting deconstructed rosy claims and revealed that, while the project was generating economic activity, we lacked trustworthy data to determine its success. nmpolitics.net/index/series... /1

I spent months investigating Spaceport America in 2017. My reporting deconstructed rosy claims and revealed that, while the project was generating economic activity, we lacked trustworthy data to determine its success. nmpolitics.net/index/series... /1

Every American - Republican and Democrat - should be outraged by this assault on freedom and privacy. apnews.com/article/ice-...

🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional! ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.

New— An American citizen boarding flight from Boston to Lisbon just now told me after showing boarding pass, every passenger stopped on jetway by two ICE agents demanding to take their photo. When passenger asked why, ICE threatened to detain them. If they said no photo, couldn't board/TBD detained.

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Volunteer legislators like Sarah who serve on that committee have to spend even more days away from home. Sarah’s going to be working her day job less over the next five weeks or so, and I need to pick up the slack. I would really appreciate any help you can provide. /4

My spouse, Rep. Sarah Silva, is already in Santa Fe for the legislative session that officially starts Tuesday. Because crafting a budget doesn’t fit into our constitutionally mandated 30-day session, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee starts its work a week early. /3

I am afraid. And I wrote about it. Give my newest a read and let me know your thoughts. /2

The federal government’s murder of Renee Good really hit home for me. People I care about have committed acts of civil disobedience to protest the Trump Administration in the past, and I worry about their safety. We’re protesting in record numbers but still losing ground. /1

The federal government’s murder of Renee Good really hit home for me. People I care about have committed acts of civil disobedience to protest the Trump Administration in the past, and I worry about their safety. We’re protesting in record numbers but still losing ground. /1

Good morning! @sarahsilva.bsky.social is already in Santa Fe for the session so I’m holding down the fort. Today I was up early to walk Jasper before work. It was still and quiet, and exactly what I needed. I’m publishing a tough column later today. Stand by.

Minneapolis, after the murder of Renee Nicole Good.

Tonight.

Our communities need journalists. And this journalist needs you. Please, support my work by clicking here: haussamen.com/support-loca... Thanks for reading and, if you’re able, for donating! More soon. /4

It’s a new year, but Doña Ana County is still having trouble following the state’s Open Meetings Act. Here’s my newest: haussamen.com/2026/01/07/d... /1

It’s a new year, but Doña Ana County is still having trouble following the state’s Open Meetings Act. Here’s my newest: haussamen.com/2026/01/07/d... /1

When water is up for grabs, the deer beats the fox. /1

New.

I will always love this place.

We’re spending the week on our land trimming trees to reduce fire risk and building dams to combat erosion and catch water. We’ve had some nice visits with friends and adventurous hikes with our puppy. We’re wishing you all hope and peace this holiday season.

Thank you! I hope your holidays are peaceful, even in this turbulent year. You’ll hear from me again in early January. /6

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