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

If you haven’t already given: Can you make a year-end donation? I don’t charge a subscription fee, but I need those of you who can afford to contribute to do so. Even $10 helps! You can donate by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... /5

I’m grateful for all of you who have donated to support my journalism in 2025! Thanks to you, I met my fundraising goal for my birthday earlier this month! That was a big deal for me and my family. We rely on my income, and I can’t do this work without you. /4

I want to devote time to local issues related to immigration, climate change and other things. I’m hoping to be able to do that early in the new year. We’ll see what develops with Project Jupiter. /3

As you’ll read in my newest article, even though the county has finalized the agreements, there’s still a lack of clarity on how much water Project Jupiter can use. /2

Three months after Doña Ana County commissioners voted to approve agreements with the developers of Project Jupiter, I’m still trying to decipher and report on what they authorized that day. /1

Three months after Doña Ana County commissioners voted to approve agreements with the developers of Project Jupiter, I’m still trying to decipher and report on what they authorized that day. /1

Gray fox laughing while it unplugs our trail camera from its solar panel is wild! 🤣

I’ve been digging into the situation that led the City of Las Cruces to implement a hiring freeze and other measures to balance this year’s budget. Here’s my report. /1

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I’m really grateful for everyone who has supported me this year. I’m also thankful for those of you who can’t afford to donate but read and engage. Journalism is about understanding and participating in society. Thank you for doing your part. I’m glad to be back doing mine. /3

Today is my 47th birthday! I’m reflecting on a year in which I returned to journalism after a long break caused by illness. What a year it’s been! I’m heading into 2026 feeling encouraged and driven. /1

Today is my 47th birthday! I’m reflecting on a year in which I returned to journalism after a long break caused by illness. What a year it’s been! I’m heading into 2026 feeling encouraged and driven. /1

I’ve been digging into the situation that led the City of Las Cruces to implement a hiring freeze and other measures to balance this year’s budget. Here’s my report. /1

My work is funded entirely by people like you. Without your help, articles like this don’t happen. Will you pitch in a few bucks? You can donate by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... /4

My newest article digs into why it matters, and what comes next. /2

I agree with the N.M. Foundation for Open Government’s assertion that Doña Ana County commissioners violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by approving drafts of Project Jupiter contracts and giving one commissioner the authority to finalize those documents in private. /1

I agree with the N.M. Foundation for Open Government’s assertion that Doña Ana County commissioners violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by approving drafts of Project Jupiter contracts and giving one commissioner the authority to finalize those documents in private. /1

Rep. @sarahsilva.bsky.social had a lot of fun at Chaparral’s Christmas glow this evening. I did too!

I’m working on my next story on Project Jupiter. Get caught up with my last article.

When the former cop can’t even get the endorsement of the cops. www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...

This is my world. Every day.

I’ve known Jess a long time, and he’s an amazing human. It was an honor to witness him marry Rabeia today. Love is love, and these two clearly found it. Congratulations! ❤️🎉❤️ #LoveInLasCruces #JessAndRabeia

The roadrunner was more cooperative with my Thanksgiving hike photo shoot than Jasper. Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you’ll help me. My journalism is funded entirely by donations from people like you. Donate to help me keep doing this work by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... /5

I wrote about our experience with Pearce. It’ll be all too familiar to many of you. Share it with your friends who don’t know him that well. /2

High crime. Impeach.

Babies on our land again this year! There are twins, but this one appearing solo made the cutest video to share.

I laughed when I learned that President Donald Trump had nominated our own Steve Pearce to lead an agency that manages 245 million acres of land we all own. Not because it’s funny, but because Pearce is in lockstep with Project 2025’s land-pillaging goals. Of course it’s him. /1

Crime and law enforcement are really important issues. I’m doing what I can as a journalist to help our community. I really appreciate your assistance. Thanks for reading! More soon. /6

If that doesn’t work for you, send me an email and I can provide you with another method for donating online. Or you can mail a check to Haussamen LLC, PO Box 16607, Las Cruces, NM 88004. /5

Can you make a donation or sign up to make automatic, monthly contributions to fund my journalism? You can give through PayPal by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... /4

I’d like to keep doing this work, but I need your help. Like so many in these times, my spouse and I struggle to make ends meet. Her service as a volunteer state legislator takes a lot of time away from work that pays the bills. /3

Well, I was a crime reporter for many years. My dad is a retired law enforcement officer. And I have issues with the way Story has acted in the case of Neal Garcia. Here’s my newest. /2

Last week, the feds took the unusual step of arresting a Las Cruces man state systems had failed to keep behind bars. Then Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story suggested that people who have a problem with that federal involvement don’t understand policing. /1

Last week, the feds took the unusual step of arresting a Las Cruces man state systems had failed to keep behind bars. Then Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story suggested that people who have a problem with that federal involvement don’t understand policing. /1

I always love a chance to talk with my friend Laura Paskus, who is one of the most amazing journalists anywhere. She interviewed me about Project Jupiter for today’s episode of the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast. /1

Thanks to those of you who responded to my last fundraising plea with donations. I really appreciate your help! Can anyone else afford to help me and my family out? You can donate by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... /2

It feels remarkable to me that so many Republicans joined Democrats during Monday’s special session to reject the weaponization of food. Here are my thoughts on what happened. /1

It feels remarkable to me that so many Republicans joined Democrats during Monday’s special session to reject the weaponization of food. Here are my thoughts on what happened. /1

The northern lights are faint but visible from Las Cruces!

Once upon a time, Republicans had the common decency to ensure people didn’t starve over a political disagreement. Now, Republicans in our state Legislature have an opportunity to break with President Donald Trump, stop lying, and do the right thing. /1

Journalism should tell the truth. If you value this type of reporting, I need your help to keep doing it. Make a donation by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... More soon. /3

Here’s my attempt to cut through the noise and tell you what’s really happening in the battle over funding for food assistance for low-income folks. Give it a read or listen when you can. /2

You can donate by clicking here: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... Again, I really appreciate all your support! I’m encouraged by Tuesday’s election results and determined to keep doing my part to support our democracy. More soon. /3

Thanks to all of you who’ve been reading my work, donating to help fund it, and giving me feedback through the first 10 months of the year. I need to finish 2025 strong. Can you sign up to make monthly contributions or give a one-time donation to help me keep doing this work? /2

More news about Project Jupiter: The county still hasn’t closed on the $165 billion bond deal. It appears two lawsuits may be slowing things down. Here’s my update on what’s happening. /1

I've read Heath for years, he does journalism right.

We are not letting New Mexican families go hungry because the Trump admin doesn’t want to fulfill their legal & moral obligation to fully fund SNAP benefits children, seniors, and veterans rely on - #nmleg House Speaker Javier Martínez By @haussamen.bsky.social haussamen.com/2025/11/06/n...

When politicians say things that are simply outrageous, it’s important that journalists challenge them. That’s why you’ll read in my new article that it is “difficult to fathom” that state Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer “believes his own statement.” /1