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Hot Dog Hustle Pays Off — New Mexico’s New Foodie Champ

After 14 years of hustle, Urban Hot Dog rises from underdog to national champion, putting New Mexico’s bold food scene in the spotlight.

10 Years in the Making, ‘Land with No Rider’ Gives Voice to the Fading Stories of the American West

“Land with No Rider” listens to aging ranchers in New Mexico's southwest, whose voices echo a fading way of life shaped by land, loss, and quiet resilience.

BLM May Shrink Chaco Drilling Buffer — But Tribes and Lawmakers Say the Review is Being Rushed. What’s at Stake?

A rushed BLM review of Chaco’s drilling buffer sparks backlash, with tribes and lawmakers warning of risks to sacred lands and consultation.

New Mexico Probe Into Forced Sterilization of Indigenous Women Matters; But Faces Time, Trust Hurdles

New Mexico’s probe into forced sterilization of Indigenous women faces delays — revealing a deeper truth: justice cannot be rushed without risking silence again.

Why New Mexico Is Losing People — and What the Data Reveals

Census data shows most New Mexico counties losing residents, driven by outmigration and natural decrease, raising concerns for the state’s future.

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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.

45 Elite Nevada Rescuers Deployed as Southwest Braces for Potentially Catastrophic Flooding

Forty-five elite Nevada rescuers have been deployed to New Mexico as Hurricane Polo and other weather systems threaten life-threatening flooding across the US Southwest.

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.

‘We’re Ready’: New Mexico Braces for More Heavy Rain After Devastating Floods Leave Communities Reeling

New Mexico communities are racing to prepare for another round of heavy rain after last week’s devastating floods damaged homes, roads and public spaces, swept away a van in Española and forced residents to evacuate in Mora County and Hondo. As storms return, officials in Ruidoso, Gallup and Mora County are urging residents to stay alert, prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans, avoid flooded roads and work together to protect their communities.

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.