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ACLU Lawsuit Puts New Mexico’s Drug‑Exposed Infant Policy on Trial

The ACLU is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to halt a state policy requiring the automatic removal of newborns exposed to drugs, arguing it violates constitutional rights and separates families without individualized investigations. Supporters say the directive protects vulnerable infants and prioritizes child safety amid rising concerns over addiction and neglect.

Summer Fun At Isotopes v. Comets on Sunday

Sunny weather and summer vibes brought the energy to the Albuquerque Isotopes game at Rio Grande Credit Union Field on Sunday.  Albuquerque’s Isotopes took on...

Soaring Housing Costs Push Santa Fe Police Into Rio Rancho

Santa Fe police officers are increasingly living in Rio Rancho due to soaring housing costs, raising concerns about community connection and public safety.

Las Cruces Catholic Diocese Pushes Back Against Border Wall Land Grab That Threatens Sacred Mount Cristo Rey

The U.S. government is seeking to seize land owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces for border wall construction near Mount Cristo Rey, a revered pilgrimage site in southern New Mexico. The diocese argues the move violates religious freedom protections and threatens access to sacred ground visited by thousands each year.

Trump Administration Scraps ‘Public Lands Rule,’ Opening Millions of Acres to New Drilling and Mining

The Trump administration has formally repealed the Biden-era Public Lands Rule, ending a policy that required conservation to be weighed equally with drilling, mining and grazing on federal lands. Environmental groups warn the move could accelerate industrial development across millions of acres in the American West.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.