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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.

Facebook on Trial Again in New Mexico Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Scandal

Facebook is back on trial in New Mexico over allegations that it misled users about privacy protections in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.

Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

[UPDATED: 09/07/2026] Albuquerque Teeters on the Edge of Climate History as a 43-Year Heat Record is Set to Fall This Week

Albuquerque is on the verge of breaking a 43-year-old record for the most days at or above 90°F, as relentless heat pushes the city toward a historic climate milestone.

‘Hit-and-Miss’ Fishing Nightmare Grips New Mexico

New Mexico’s fishermen are facing a brutal September as critically low water levels, rising temperatures and toxic algae blooms transform some of the state’s best-known fishing waters. While anglers are still landing trophy trout on the San Juan River and finding catches at a handful of reservoirs, other rivers have dwindled to dangerously low flows, leaving fish stressed and fishermen wondering how much longer the state’s fishing season can survive.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million Over National Guard Response to Fire Burn Scar Left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

New Mexico is suing FEMA for more than $61 million to cover National Guard operations addressing flood risks and debris in the burn scar left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.