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Mountains That Claim Planes: New Mexico’s Deadly Aviation Legacy, From 1955’s Sandia Horror to This Year’s Fatal MedEvac Crash

From the deadly 1955 TWA Flight 260 crash into the Sandia Mountains to the recent 2026 medical flight disaster in the Capitans, New Mexico’s rugged terrain continues to challenge pilots and claim lives.

Sundays in Santa Fe: Where High-Desert Light Meets Handmade Magic, Green Chile Brunch, and Timeless Art

Santa Fe’s Railyard Artisan Market transforms Sundays into a slow, soulful celebration of art, craft, cuisine, and relaxed exploration. From handmade treasures to iconic Canyon Road galleries and flavorful New Mexican brunch, here’s the ideal itinerary for experiencing the City Different at its most authentic.

New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Experiment: A National Model or a High-Stakes Gamble in One of America’s Poorest States?

In a high-desert state long ranked near the bottom in child well-being, New Mexico has launched the nation’s first universal child care program. Families are saving thousands, but can providers, budgets and rural communities keep up?

50 Years of Albuquerque Pride

On Saturday, Route 66 was filled with music, pride, and people cheering for 50 years of Albuquerque’s Pride Parade.  The parade began at Wellesley and...

New Mexico’s Homegrown Crisis: Why Most of the State’s Surging Homelessness Never Left

Despite a sharp rise in visible homelessness, research shows the majority of New Mexico’s unhoused population comes from within the state or Tribal communities — not from out-of-state influxes. A closer look at the local roots of a deepening crisis.

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Albuquerque Breaks September Rainfall Record as Santa Fe Leads New Mexico Deluge

Albuquerque recorded its wettest September on record with 4.49 inches of rain, while Santa Fe led reported rainfall totals during a late-month storm that brought flooding concerns across New Mexico.

New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative

New Mexico has launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program, giving local producers and processors a new pathway to inspect and sell products within state lines under Livestock Board supervision rather than federal oversight. Developed with the USDA, the program aims to ease access for smaller operations and strengthen local food systems.

‘We’ll Take Your Hand’: Tomasita’s Employees Find Temporary Work After Fire Forces Restaurant Closure

After a fire forced Tomasita’s to close last week, more than 25 of its employees have found temporary jobs at other establishments, allowing them to stay employed and earn income during the Balloon Fiesta.

Just Like a Movie: “Up”-Inspired 94-Balloon Cluster Soars at 2026 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

A 94-balloon cluster inspired by the iconic Disney-Pixar film “Up” became one of the standout sights at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Saturday. The cluster made its way to Arizona early Sunday morning.

Highland Middle School Teacher In Critical Condition After Allegedly Being Shot by 13-Year-Old Student

Special education teacher Kelly Matthews remains critically injured after he was allegedly shot by a 13-year-old student at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Authorities said the shooting happened Friday, and the investigation is still ongoing.