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What to Know About Sister Blandina Segale, the Nun Who Tamed the Wild West

Known as the “Fastest Nun in the West,” Sister Blandina Segale built schools, confronted lynch mobs and befriended Billy the Kid. Now, the Vatican has moved her one step closer to sainthood, renewing interest in one of the most remarkable figures in Southwestern history.

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.

State Nurse Honored Excellence Award for Expanding HIV Prevention Care

At ceremonies held in both Roswell and Las Cruces, New Mexico, the New Mexico Department of Health acknowledged the exemplary contributions of nurse Gina...

CDC Report Cites New Mexico’s Measles Response—But Cases in Detention Centers Raise Concerns

A CDC report commends New Mexico’s vaccine outreach during a 2025 measles outbreak, but new cases in detention centers reveal lingering vulnerabilities.

Scientist Uses Sunlight not Just to Power Homes, But to Roast Chile and Protect Crops

A Sandia National Laboratories scientist who grew up on a chile farm is pioneering agrivoltaics — using solar panels to roast chile and protect crops.

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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.