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 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?
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...
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.
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.
As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.
If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.
New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year, with construction, health care, retail trade and mining leading gains. The state’s 1.3% job growth rate ranked seventh nationally, outpacing the U.S. rate of 0.3%, according to September employment figures.
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