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Data Centers Are Coming to the Desert. The Price Tag? Millions of Gallons of Water.

The proposed mega data center in Socorro has ignited a fierce debate over water use, rural landscapes, and who really benefits from the AI boom as New Mexico courts tech infrastructure to move beyond oil and gas.

Nearly 38,000 Independent Voters Just Flexed Their Muscles in New Mexico’s First Semi-Open Primary: Is This the Future of American Elections?

In the debut of New Mexico’s semi-open primary system, roughly 38,000 independent and decline-to-state voters cast ballots, contributing to a statewide turnout of 24.53 percent as the fast-growing unaffiliated bloc gained a direct voice in party nominations for the first time.

New Mexico’s Largest Healthcare Provider is Facing a Half-Billion-Dollar Crisis—and 30,000 Seniors are Paying the Price

Presbyterian Healthcare Services will exit Medicare Advantage coverage for 30,000 New Mexico seniors after reporting a $568.2 million loss in 2025. The move affects roughly half its Medicare Advantage members and signals growing financial strain in the healthcare industry.

Deb Haaland Won the Gubernatorial Primary. Does Her Win Point to a State Ready for Its Next Chapter?

Deb Haaland’s commanding win in New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary clears a path to make history as the first Native American woman governor, in a state grappling with education, energy and economic challenges.

What to Know About Sister Blandina Segale, the Nun Who Tamed the Wild West

Known as the “Fastest Nun in the West,” Sister Blandina Segale built schools, confronted lynch mobs and befriended Billy the Kid. Now, the Vatican has moved her one step closer to sainthood, renewing interest in one of the most remarkable figures in Southwestern history.

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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.