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New Mexico is Fighting Its Maternal Care Crisis With Data and Mental Health Care. Could It Change Lives?

No two pregnancies are the same, but every New Mexico family deserves safe, high-quality maternal care. Two UNM-led initiatives are using better data and reproductive psychiatry training to tackle the state’s elevated maternal mortality rates and mental health crisis.

UNM is Quietly Building New Mexico’s Space Economy: What You Should Know

The University of New Mexico is emerging as a key player in the space economy through lunar research, satellite tech, and workforce training. Discover its growing impact.

America’s Firefighting Arsenal Evolves as Albuquerque’s 10 Tanker Unleashes 9,400 Gallons on Arizona Blaze in One Epic Pass

Based in Albuquerque, 10 Tanker’s massive DC-10 VLATs are rewriting aerial firefighting. This week, one unleashed nearly 10,000 gallons of retardant on the Round Valley Fire near Four Peaks, stopping the blaze sparked by a vehicle explosion.

Fires Burn Across New Mexico and the West as Record Temperatures and Drought Ignite Crisis

Multiple wildfires are raging across New Mexico amid a severe snow drought, record temperatures, and bone-dry fuels. From the Jemez Mountains to the Gila Wilderness, crews battle rapid growth as experts warn of a dangerous season ahead.

Free Wellness App Gives New Mexico Teens Mental Health Tools — Right in Their Pocket (No Therapist Waitlist Needed)

In rural New Mexico, where therapy waits can stretch for months, teens now have 24/7 access to Navi — a free, teen-designed wellness app offering quick tools for stress, emotions, and crisis support. Launching first in Taos, with statewide expansion ahead.

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NWS Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain, Storms to Persist Across New Mexico Despite Brief Lull

Thunderstorms are expected to persist across New Mexico this week, bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds and a continued risk of flash flooding.

Hundreds of Fish Found Dead in Monastery Lake as Heat Triggers Massive Fish Kill

Many fish are dying in Monastery Lake due to high temperatures. Residents worry about the foul odor coming from the lake, and authorities are planning to close it.

Strong to Severe Storms Threaten Damaging Winds, Hail, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flooding in Northern New Mexico

A weather forecast warns that strong to severe storms may trigger damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and flash flooding to northern and eastern New Mexico, with the greatest risk near Taos, Red River, Angel Fire, Las Vegas, and Raton.

Mother Bear and Cub Caught Roaming Albuquerque Neighborhood Before Dramatic Rescue

Two bears were safely captured by wildlife officials in Northwestern Albuquerque after being seen lurking around the neighborhood, searching for food and water.