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50 Years of Albuquerque Pride

On Saturday, Route 66 was filled with music, pride, and people cheering for 50 years of Albuquerque’s Pride Parade.  The parade began at Wellesley and...

New Mexico’s Homegrown Crisis: Why Most of the State’s Surging Homelessness Never Left

Despite a sharp rise in visible homelessness, research shows the majority of New Mexico’s unhoused population comes from within the state or Tribal communities — not from out-of-state influxes. A closer look at the local roots of a deepening crisis.

Free Parks. Free College. Free Pre-K. New Mexico Isn’t Just Celebrating Its State Day—Governor Pushes a Bold Bet on Families.

Marking National New Mexico Day, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham blended state pride with policy ambition, celebrating the state day while spotlighting major investments in families and inviting residents to explore all 35 state parks for free.

New Wildfire on Mt. Taylor Ranger District

A forest fire broke out on June 8, 2026, in the Mt. Taylor Ranger District of New Mexico. Fire departments are currently working to...

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.

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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.