Brant's Exclusive

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.

Three Deaths in Mountainair Exposed the Terrifying Reach of Fentanyl — And the Unanswered Questions About America’s Synthetic Drug Era

A deadly overdose scene in Mountainair, New Mexico, left three people dead and 18 first responders hospitalized, exposing both the devastating reach of fentanyl and the growing fear surrounding accidental exposure. The tragedy reflects a broader crisis gripping rural America, where synthetic opioids, methamphetamine and collapsing behavioral health systems are colliding with deadly consequences.

Most Reads:

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.

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 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.

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.