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Wally Funk, Who Waited 60 Years to Reach Space at Age 82, Dies at 87

From Mercury 13 trailblazer denied NASA wings in the 1960s to becoming the oldest woman in space aboard Blue Origin in 2021, Wally Funk never stopped flying. The New Mexico native and barrier-breaking pilot died at 87. Her story is one of grit and unbreakable dreams.

New Mexico Hits 50% Renewables — 5 Years Early. Clean Energy Dream or Overhyped?

New Mexico just hit 52 percent renewable electricity in 2025, crushing its 2030 goal five years ahead. Wind and solar are booming, but gas still backs up the grid and fossil fuels drive the economy. Impressive milestone or incomplete picture?

State Vehicle Registration Fees Increased July 2026

In an effort to begin fixing and maintaining New Mexico roads, starting on July 1st, the state increased both vehicle registration fees and weight-distance...

Rabid Bat Found Inside New Mexico Home is the 9th Case This Year. What You Need to Know to Protect Your Home.

A rabid bat was found inside a Sandoval County home — the 9th animal rabies case in New Mexico this year. Health officials urge caution: never handle bats and seek care immediately after any contact.

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.

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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.

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.

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’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.

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.