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Legionnaires’ Disease Scare at Presbyterian Hospital After Patient Tests Positive for Potentially Deadly Bacteria

A Legionnaires’ disease scare has emerged at Presbyterian Hospital after a patient tested positive for the potentially deadly bacteria, prompting precautionary measures as officials remain tight-lipped about the case.

New Mexico’s Elephant Butte Reservoir is Almost Empty, Crashes to Only 1.4% Capacity After Record-Breaking Snowmelt and Years of Punishing Drought

New Mexico’s largest reservoir has plunged to just 1.4% capacity after years of drought and record-breaking early snowmelt, exposing debris and raising fresh fears over the future of the Rio Grande’s water supply.

New Mexico Races to Roll Out ‘Magic Mushroom’ Therapy a Year Early After Desperate Patients Swamp State With Interest

New Mexico is racing to launch its groundbreaking medical psilocybin program by December 2026 — a year ahead of schedule — as desperate patients and eager doctors fuel huge demand for supervised ‘magic mushroom’ therapy.

81-Year-Old Albuquerque Rain Record Finally Falls in Last-Gasp August Downpour, But City’s Monsoon Misery Is Far From Over

Albuquerque shattered an 81-year-old rainfall record with a dramatic late-August downpour, but the soaking was not enough to end the city's stubborn monsoon drought.

FACT-CHECKED: What’s True and What’s False About Bear Sightings in New Mexico 

Recent bear sightings have caused alarm among the public, especially following reports of a man’s death after a bear attack. Along with these reports, unverified claims have spread online about bear behavior, their impact on neighborhoods, and how authorities are addressing the issue.

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.