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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.

New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Experiment: A National Model or a High-Stakes Gamble in One of America’s Poorest States?

In a high-desert state long ranked near the bottom in child well-being, New Mexico has launched the nation’s first universal child care program. Families are saving thousands, but can providers, budgets and rural communities keep up?

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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.