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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.

The Land of Fire? Understanding Why New Mexico Burns Easily

Fire is no longer just a seasonal visitor in New Mexico — it is becoming a year-round threat amplified by rising temperatures, low snowpack, and a landscape primed to burn.

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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.