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The Disappearance of Insects is no Longer Subtle — and Scientists Warn the Collapse Could Unravel Ecosystems Humans Depend On

New Mexico’s vanishing insects are more than an environmental concern. Scientists say collapsing butterfly, cricket and grasshopper populations signal a growing ecological crisis fueled by climate change, pesticide use and habitat loss — one that could reshape food systems, bird populations and the stability of ecosystems humans depend on.

He Built CNN. But Ted Turner Wanted to Be Remembered for Saving the Wild.

The world remembers Ted Turner as the brash founder of CNN and owner of the Atlanta Braves. But across millions of acres in the American West, Turner quietly built another legacy: restoring wildlife, protecting wolves and proving conservation and profit could coexist. In his final years, those closest to him say the media mogul was searching for something deeper than success — redemption.

May Community Leader Spotlight: Ralph Adkins

This month, Brant One wants to put a community spotlight on a local teacher and inspiration who is retiring from his long beloved position...

Can a Town Afford Justice? How New Mexico’s Civil Rights Law is Pushing Small-town Budgets to the Brink.

Five years after New Mexico dismantled qualified immunity, county governments say soaring insurance costs and civil rights lawsuits are straining already fragile budgets. Supporters of the law argue the financial pain reflects a long-overdue reckoning with police misconduct and constitutional violations. The clash has turned New Mexico into a national test case over the true cost of accountability.

Toxic Relic Hiding in America’s Lead Pipes. Why $27 Million EPA Funding is Heading to New Mexico to Fix a Crisis We Should Have...

A silent poison has flowed through American taps for decades. As New Mexico receives over $27 million to root out lead service lines, the urgent race to protect children from irreversible harm is finally accelerating.

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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

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.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

Authorities reported a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 after a commercial truck crossed the median and hit two vehicles on Sunday.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

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.

NM PED Invites Public Input on Court‑Ordered Yazzie/Martinez Remedial Action Plan

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will host...

New Mexico Climbs to 7th in U.S. Job Growth Rankings, Adds 11,200 Jobs as Goods-Producing Industries Lead Growth

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.