Welcomed home by motorcyclists and law enforcement escorts, 9-year-old Hunter Rael returned to Rio Communities after a grueling medical journey that included two heart transplants. Now healthy and thriving, he looks forward to the childhood experiences he once feared he might never have, from playing sports to simply enjoying life beyond hospital walls.
Nine New Mexico women have filed suit against Pfizer, claiming that long-term use of Depo-Provera caused brain tumors that led to surgeries, seizures, vision loss and lasting neurological damage. Their case joins a growing national wave of litigation following new federal warning requirements about the contraceptive's potential risks.
New Mexico’s renowned dark skies could become the stage for the Tau Herculids meteor shower on the night of May 30 to May 31. Known for its unpredictable nature, this celestial event—born from the shattered fragments of comet 73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann 3—may deliver anything from a quiet show to a surprise burst of meteors.
The USDA has declared all 33 New Mexico counties drought disaster areas, giving farmers and ranchers access to emergency loans as severe drought tightens its grip across the state.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s approval of a landmark Rio Grande settlement ends a 13-year water war between Texas, New Mexico and the federal government, giving New Mexico farmers certainty while helping the state avoid potentially devastating financial penalties. The agreement reshapes water management in the drought-stricken Southwest and signals a rare legal and political victory for New Mexico in an era of escalating climate pressures.
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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