New Mexico

The Biden administration's nominee for secretary of interior, Democratic Rep. Deb Haaland, from New Mexico, speaks at The Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware, Dec. 19, 2020.

Deb Haaland, Biden's interior secretary nominee, says she'll be 'fierce for our planet'

Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico, President Biden’s nominee for secretary of the interior, is the first Native American to lead the department. She plans to bring a strong conservation, climate action and tribal rights record to the agenda.

Deb Haaland, Biden's interior secretary nominee, says she'll be 'fierce for our planet'
A woman stands in front of a banner reading "End Family Detention"

As Trump eyes more family detention, experts say it puts kids at risk

As Trump eyes more family detention, experts say it puts kids at risk
Dead cactus on the ground.

Trump's wall will harm wildlife along the US southern border, say environmental experts

Trump's wall will harm wildlife along the US southern border, say environmental experts
Through a hole in a metallic border wall, two Border Patrol agents visible.

Guatemalan boy, 8, is second migrant child to die in US custody

Guatemalan boy, 8, is second migrant child to die in US custody
A woman with long dark hair stands outside with mountains in the background.

Native American Congresswoman-elect Deb Haaland is ready to get to work

Native American Congresswoman-elect Deb Haaland is ready to get to work
In this close-up photo, a logo patch is shown on the uniform of a US Border Patrol agent.

Girl dies after being detained by US Border Patrol

A 7-year-old girl from Guatemala died of dehydration and shock hours after she was taken into US Border Patrol custody

Girl dies after being detained by US Border Patrol

American Icons: Georgia O’Keeffe’s skull paintings

How Georgia O’Keeffe found her inspiration in the deserts of New Mexico.

American Icons: Georgia O’Keeffe’s skull paintings
Ilhan Omar clasps her husband’s mother's face in her hands as she smiles

These are the women who made history in this year's midterm elections

It's a record. After the midterm results are tallied, more than 100 members of Congress are expected to be women.

These are the women who made history in this year's midterm elections
Woman at podium wipes away tears, while man stands next to her

Former detainees tell New Mexico legislators about abuses in immigration detention as county seeks to renew contracts

It is rare for legislators at the state level to take action to limit the federal immigration agency. At a recent hearing, advocates asked New Mexico to do just that.

Former detainees tell New Mexico legislators about abuses in immigration detention as county seeks to renew contracts
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On the 150th anniversary of the Navajo Treaty, young Navajo grapple with their traumatic history

On June 1, 1868, the Navajo Nation treaty was signed and almost immediately, the Navajo at Fort Sumner began the long journey home.

On the 150th anniversary of the Navajo Treaty, young Navajo grapple with their traumatic history
Drilling in Wyoming

The US Department of the Interior’s new four-year strategic plan calls for maximizing fossil fuel extraction from public lands

Remember "Drill, baby, drill"? Well, it's back — and this time it's likely to become a reality.

The US Department of the Interior’s new four-year strategic plan calls for maximizing fossil fuel extraction from public lands
Oud master Rahim AlHaj spoke to The World about his new album, "Letters from Iraq."

'Letters from Iraq' told through music

Iraqi musician Rahim AlHaj tells us a powerful story about his song "Running Boy." It's part of The World's new partnership with Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

'Letters from Iraq' told through music
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This is what a 'musical selfie' sounds like

ETHEL, a string quartet from New York City, released "The River" in collaboration with Native American artist Robert Mirabal. The album features a mixture of traditional Native American music, indigenous sounds from Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, and classical strings.

This is what a 'musical selfie' sounds like
Astronomer Al Grauer and his wife Annie were instrumental in getting a dark sky sanctuary designation for the Cosmic Campground in New Mexico. The recognition came from the International Dark Sky Association.

A place where the stars are so bright you can see your shadow by starlight

A remote campground in southwest New Mexico has recently become the world's second dark sky sanctuary for star gazers. The rapid spread of light pollution prevents more than half of the world's population from seeing the Milky Way.

A place where the stars are so bright you can see your shadow by starlight
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Families that are deported after crossing the border say they return home feeling hopeless and desperate

This year, an increasing number of Central American attempted to enter the US illegally. Now, as many are deported back home, there are concerns that due process was not served while they were held in detention facilities in the United States.

Families that are deported after crossing the border say they return home feeling hopeless and desperate