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Dead Fish Wash Up From New Mexico to Minnesota as Extreme Heat Fuels Growing Freshwater Crisis

Extreme heat and low oxygen killed hundreds of fish in Monastery Lake, alarming residents and raising concerns over climate-driven stress on waterways.

August Sky Over New Mexico to Feature Perseids, Lunar Eclipse, and Bright Planets

New Mexico's dark skies will showcase the Perseid meteor shower, a lunar eclipse, bright planets and the Milky Way throughout August.

New Mexico Department of Justice is Formally Opposing the Proposal to Remove Chaco Canyon’s Protective Buffer

SANTA FE, NM - On Wednesday, July 29 New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) submitted...

NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Coalition Are Trying to Stop Illegal Phone Scammers and Robocalls

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - If you have a personal cellphone, you’ve probably experienced that phone call that’s either labeled “scam likely,” or the robot on...

July Community Spotlight: Marian Mendez Cera and Diego Salcido Morales

In our ongoing effort to focus on community and local stories in New Mexico, Brant One is continuing our series to highlight Community Leaders...

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Albuquerque Breaks September Rainfall Record as Santa Fe Leads New Mexico Deluge

Albuquerque recorded its wettest September on record with 4.49 inches of rain, while Santa Fe led reported rainfall totals during a late-month storm that brought flooding concerns across New Mexico.

Is Poverty Declining in New Mexico? Census Data Shows a Drop

New Mexico’s poverty rate has fallen in recent years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s investments in its residents are beginning to show results.

Highland Middle School Teacher In Critical Condition After Allegedly Being Shot by 13-Year-Old Student

Special education teacher Kelly Matthews remains critically injured after he was allegedly shot by a 13-year-old student at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Authorities said the shooting happened Friday, and the investigation is still ongoing.

New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative

New Mexico has launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program, giving local producers and processors a new pathway to inspect and sell products within state lines under Livestock Board supervision rather than federal oversight. Developed with the USDA, the program aims to ease access for smaller operations and strengthen local food systems.

New Mexico Ranks Second in School Lunch Report With 100% CEP Adoption, 75.8% Local-Food Rate

New Mexico placed second in the nation for its school meal programs, according to ProCare Therapy’s State of School Lunch Report. Albuquerque Public Schools is putting that work into practice by using sustainable efforts that benefit students and the community.