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Lightning‑Sparked Fires from Deer Canyon to the Gila Expose Rising Risks in Hotter, Drier Southwest

A series of lightning-caused wildfires, from Deer Canyon to the Gila National Forest, highlights New Mexico's growing vulnerability to increasingly destructive fire seasons fueled by drought, rising temperatures and expanding development in fire-prone landscapes.

West Nile Virus Detected in Bernalillo County Mosquitoes: What Albuquerque Residents Need to Know as Monsoon Season Begins

Health officials have confirmed that mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been detected in Bernalillo County, raising the risk of human transmission as New Mexico enters monsoon season.

From Atomic Bombs to AI Data Center Era: Can New Mexico’s Giant Data Centers Save a Struggling State — or Drain It Dry

From the atomic age to the AI era, New Mexico stands at a crossroads. As Project Jupiter promises billions in investment and high-wage jobs, residents wonder whether the gleaming server farms will finally deliver lasting prosperity or repeat the state’s history of volatile booms and resource strain.

Mountains That Claim Planes: New Mexico’s Deadly Aviation Legacy, From 1955’s Sandia Horror to This Year’s Fatal MedEvac Crash

From the deadly 1955 TWA Flight 260 crash into the Sandia Mountains to the recent 2026 medical flight disaster in the Capitans, New Mexico’s rugged terrain continues to challenge pilots and claim lives.

Sundays in Santa Fe: Where High-Desert Light Meets Handmade Magic, Green Chile Brunch, and Timeless Art

Santa Fe’s Railyard Artisan Market transforms Sundays into a slow, soulful celebration of art, craft, cuisine, and relaxed exploration. From handmade treasures to iconic Canyon Road galleries and flavorful New Mexican brunch, here’s the ideal itinerary for experiencing the City Different at its most authentic.

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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.