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A Boy After Two Heart Transplants Is Finally Going Home — 9-Year-Old Hunter Rael Is Ready to Run, Play, and More

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.

They Took a Birth Control Shot for Years. Now They Are Suing Pfizer for Giving Them Brain Tumors.

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.

Tau Herculids Meteor Shower That Could Surprise Everyone Peaks Tonight — And New Mexico May Have Front-Row Seats

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.

What New Mexico Farmers and Ranchers Need to Know About Federal Drought Relief

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.

After 13 Years of Water War, New Mexico Secures a Rare Victory on the Rio Grande

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.

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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.