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Your contribution ensures that communities across New Mexico receive the news and information they need. Every dollar helps maintain the vitality of our local newsrooms.
Strengthening Local News in New Mexico
Empowering newsrooms through funding, mentorship, and community support to ensure every New Mexican has access to vital, trustworthy journalism.
The Documenters Program Is Coming to Southern New Mexico!
Be part of a movement strengthening civic participation and community-powered journalism.
New Report + Interactive Map Reveal the State of Local News in New Mexico
The New Mexico Local News Fund is proud to share the release of the New Mexico Local News Ecosystem Report 2025 and the launch of the New Mexico News Map, a first-of-its-kind interactive tool that reveals where local journalism is thriving—and where critical gaps remain. Developed in collaboration with UNM and MVM Consulting, this comprehensive study provides the clearest view yet of New Mexico’s news landscape and offers actionable insights for strengthening coverage across the state.
Meet the 2025 Matching Campaign Participating Newsrooms
GNI State News Sustainability Accelerator
The Google News Initiative, New Mexico Local News Fund and Blue Engine Collaborative invite your organization to participate in the News Sustainability Accelerator, a program dedicated to helping publishers on the path to sustainability (namely: audience building, revenue growth and diversification, product and technology, and people and processes).
Apply now for 2026 internships and fellowships
Ready to grow your newsroom or launch your journalism career? Applications for our 2026 internships and fellowships are now open.
Newsrooms can apply to host an intern or fellow, while undergraduate students at New Mexico’s public colleges and universities are invited to apply for spring or summer 2026 internships. Recent graduates (2021–2026) can apply for graduate fellowships beginning summer 2026.
Click below to apply now and take the next step in strengthening New Mexico’s local news ecosystem.
New Mexico and West Texas community organizations, print, broadcast, and online media outlets we have worked with over the past four years. Please click the upper right corner of the map to expand and get more information.