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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.

Water Supply Running Tight, MRGCD Tells Farmers: Think Twice Before Planting

Water levels along the Middle Rio Grande are already shrinking early in the irrigation season, prompting officials to warn farmers to plan carefully amid uncertain supply.

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Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

Oracle’s proposal to deliver at least $155 million in...

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.

New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’

NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.

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.