New Mexico
Arizona’s Oak Flat is sacred land to some Native Americans, but it’s endangered by a plan for a mine
By Deepa Bharath and Alejandra Molina — June 29, 2023
OAK FLAT, Ariz. (AP/RNS) — A religiously diverse coalition — Christian, Muslim, Sikh and other Native American groups — has backed the Apache Stronghold by filing amicus briefs.
Dust to dust? New Mexicans fight to save old adobe churches
By Associated Press — May 1, 2023
CORDOVA, New Mexico (AP) — Besides their history, these churches anchor a uniquely New Mexican way of life for their communities, many of which no longer have schools or stores, and struggle with chronic poverty and addiction.
Confronting anti-Shia hate is necessary to prevent killings like Albuquerque’s
By Faiyaz Jaffer — August 18, 2022
(RNS) — Shia Muslims often feel isolation and vulnerability in a world where we struggle to find a sense of belonging.
Suspect in New Mexico Muslim killings detained pending trial
By Susan Montoya Bryan — August 18, 2022
(AP) – The primary suspect in the New Mexico shooting deaths of two Muslim men is being held without bond pending trial as prosecutors say he is a danger to his own family and the greater community.
Albuquerque Muslims help bid to keep killings suspect jailed
By Susan Montoya Bryan — August 12, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Syed was arrested late Monday more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from his Albuquerque home.
Afghan man charged in killing of 2 Muslims in Albuquerque
By Stefanie Dazio and Mariam Fam — August 9, 2022
Naeem Hussain was killed Friday night, and the three other men died in ambush shootings. Police in New Mexico’s largest city are trying to determine if the deaths are linked.
Albuquerque killings send fear through Islamic communities
By Mariam Fam and Stefanie Dazio — August 8, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Earlier this week, police confirmed that local detectives and federal law enforcement officers were looking for possible ties among the separate crimes.
Native American leaders push for boarding school commission
By Susan Montoya Bryan — June 23, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The dark history of Native American boarding schools — where children were prohibited from speaking their languages and often abused — has been felt deeply across Indian Country and through generations.
Airman convicted of kidnapping, killing Mennonite teacher
By Felicia Fonseca — October 14, 2021
On Wednesday, a jury in Arizona found U.S. Air Force airman Mark Gooch guilty of kidnapping and first-degree murder in Sasha Krause’s killing.
The (national) fall and (local) rise of pro-life Democrats
By Charles C. Camosy — May 10, 2019
(RNS) — The evisceration of pro-life Democrats from Congress is all but complete, but on the local level Democratic parties are increasingly committed to a diversity of opinion on abortion.
Seven states launch investigations in wake of Pennsylvania clergy sex abuse report
By Jack Jenkins — September 6, 2018
(RNS) — Law enforcement officials in at least seven states appear to be launching their own inquiries of their Catholic dioceses, focusing on church files thought to contain decades of allegations of child sex abuse by priests.
The belief behind weeping Virgin Mary statues
By Mathew Schmalz — July 23, 2018
(The Conversation) — In a Catholic parish in Hobbs, New Mexico, a statue of the Virgin Mary has been “weeping,” likely setting in motion an investigation by the local bishop and renewing questions about the meaning for the faithful about such phenomena.
How ‘pro bono’ offers to defend religious monuments are stressing local governments
By Andrew L. Seidel — March 7, 2018
(RNS) — Pro bono? Not even a penny? The old adage holds: This sounds too good to be true. And it is, says Andrew L. Seidel.
New Mexico judge orders release of clergy sex abuse records
By Lauren Markoe — October 19, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Church officials said they hope the disclosure will serve as an additional step in healing for survivors, their families and parishioners.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe releases names of accused priests
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 13, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester announced the release of the names in a letter to parishioners after decades of pressure from victims and their family members.
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