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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.