Heath Haussamen

I’ll keep defending access to public records, but I need your assistance. If you can pitch in even a few bucks, you’ll help me keep doing this work. Click here to donate: haussamen.com/support-loca...

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We’ll have to watch this group closely. Read my newest column to learn more. haussamen.com/2026/03/09/p... /2

Your ability to access information about your government makes democracy possible. So it’s disappointing that the state has created a task force to suggest changes to the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act whose membership doesn’t include a single everyday New Mexican. /1

A secretive ad campaign calls on New Mexicans to support controversial Project Jupiter data center • Source New Mexico A new campaign has emerged in New Mexico that urges residents to support a controversial data center, Project Jupiter, in southern New Mexico.

ICYMI: I take you inside the secretive, out-of-state campaign to get New Mexicans’ support for the Project Jupiter OpenAI/Oracle data center

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If anyone else is able to help out, I still need to expand my funding. My spouse’s volunteer time as a state legislator comes at a cost for our family. It’s well worth the sacrifice. She made a real difference in the debate on House Bill 99! /4

Thanks to all of you who’ve stepped up recently to join my list of monthly donors or make one-time contributions! I really appreciate your help, and it’s making a difference. /3

We shouldn’t accept that as our reality. I hope you’ll consider my thoughts about what should come after House Bill 99, which was a necessary step to improve our health-care system. /2
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Government cannot successfully regulate an industry that exists to kill things. It can only negotiate a less-painful death. So the fact that private equity owns much of New Mexico’s health-care infrastructure is dangerous. /1

And I’m trying to pick up the slack. If you can pitch in a few bucks, I’d really appreciate it:

haussamen.com/support-loca...

Thank you! /5

If anyone else is able to help out, I still need to expand my funding. My spouse’s volunteer time as a state legislator comes at a cost for our family. It’s well worth the sacrifice. She made a real difference in the debate on House Bill 99! /4

Thanks to all of you who’ve stepped up recently to join my list of monthly donors or make one-time contributions! I really appreciate your help, and it’s making a difference. /3

We shouldn’t accept that as our reality. I hope you’ll consider my thoughts about what should come after House Bill 99, which was a necessary step to improve our health-care system. /2
haussamen.com/2026/03/02/l...

Government cannot successfully regulate an industry that exists to kill things. It can only negotiate a less-painful death. So the fact that private equity owns much of New Mexico’s health-care infrastructure is dangerous. /1

X is absolutely cooking the brains of the entire political class that remains on there. The ones who think they're immune are probably the most affected.

You can’t ask evil people to be less evil. All you can do is fight them.

Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.

In-depth reports like this take a lot of time and hard work, and I need your help to keep doing them. If you’re able, make a donation by clicking here: haussamen.com/support-loca...

Even a few bucks makes a difference! Thank you! /3

With officials considering action, I decided to dig deep into the tension between safety and privacy. This is a long read, but it’s important. I urge you to make time to read or listen to it. /2

Police surveillance cameras are literally all around us. Privacy advocates are increasingly concerned about how license plate readers could be used for immigration enforcement and in other ways that conflict with our state’s laws and values. /1

Read or listen to the full article at haussamen.com.

In-depth reports like this take a lot of time and hard work, and I need your help to keep doing them. If you’re able, make a donation by clicking here: haussamen.com/support-loca...

Even a few bucks makes a difference! Thank you! /3

With officials considering action, I decided to dig deep into the tension between safety and privacy. This is a long read, but it’s important. I urge you to make time to read or listen to it. /2

Police surveillance cameras are literally all around us. Privacy advocates are increasingly concerned about how license plate readers could be used for immigration enforcement and in other ways that conflict with our state’s laws and values. /1

Read or listen to the full story at haussamen.com.

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When I see reason for hope in these troubling times, I’m trying to share it with you. If you appreciate articles like these, pitch in a few bucks to help me keep doing it. /3

Senator’s change of heart lets NM stand with immigrants Joseph Cervantes shepherded legislation he previously blocked.

I wrote about Cervantes’ change of heart, which he backed up with action, because we need to see more of this in the fight against authoritarianism. /2

State Sen. Joseph Cervantes turned the tide this year in favor of efforts to get New Mexico out of the business of immigrant detention, and I am grateful. /1

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