State leaders recognize the role New Mexico’s stations play in serving the vast range of communities throughout our state. But new uncertainties created by the removal of public media’s federal foundation could put many stations at risk.
Now is the time for listeners to stand up for their local stations. Sign the petition to voice your support for public radio in New Mexico.
Petition Text:
As a constituent, I urge you to please support public radio in New Mexico. Our local stations are some of the only outlets providing coverage to our communities — especially in rural, remote, and Tribal areas, where commercial alternatives are either hard to access or nonexistent altogether. These stations are independently operated and are run for New Mexicans, by New Mexicans. They support local jobs and economies and connect me with my friends, family, and neighbors. New Mexico public radio stations serve our state in a way no national outlet can replace, reporting from the Roundhouse in Santa Fe and on local government issues, covering local events and developments in our education system, sharing voices and cultural programming unique to our communities and history, and keeping us safe and informed during emergencies. These services are especially vital in distributing fast, accurate, and reliable alerts and information when confronted with the range of natural disasters we encounter across the state. Public radio also reflects New Mexico’s unique culture, sharing the voices of our Indigenous, Hispanic, and Latino communities, our renowned local artists, and our hardworking teachers and educators. I appreciate that many of our lawmakers and state leaders recognize the valuable role New Mexico stations play in serving listeners like me and their investment in our future.
As you work to address the many issues facing New Mexicans this year and consider the state budget, I ask that you keep our communities connected. Stand up for New Mexico public radio.
Share Your Story:
Your voice matters, and lawmakers respond to personal accounts from their constituents. In addition to signing the petition, if you want to make an even greater impact, you can record a short video message to let state leaders know what public radio in New Mexico means to listeners like you.