Community Spotlight

Wastewater Sounded the Measles Alarm in New Mexico—Before Doctors Even Caught It

A new study shows New Mexico health officials detected measles in wastewater five days before hospitals confirmed cases, highlighting sewage surveillance as a powerful early-warning system during the nation’s largest measles outbreak in decades.

Santa Fe’s Planned Parenthood Reopens Monday After Being Closed Over a Year

After being closed for over a year, Planned Parenthood reopens its doors on Monday, May 11, with new staff.

AI-Powered Cars Made by Students During 10-Week Academic Challenge

New Mexico's future on AI is bright as students from different school learns more about artificial intelligence and made AI-powered car.

Cruise Ship Outbreak Stirs Worry. Health Officials Allay Fears, Saying Hantavirus Risk is a Different Story.

Health officials in New Mexico are reassuring residents after a deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, emphasizing that the Sin Nombre strain found locally spreads only from rodents to humans, not between people.

Water Rights on the Line: Why the Pecos River Dispute Matters for Everyone

Pecos River tensions are testing New Mexico’s landmark public access ruling and could reshape water rights across the West.

What the New Rio Rancho Mayor Set Eyes On? – Here Is What You Need To Know

After more than a decade of leadership, Rio Rancho now has a new mayor. What's in store for the new mayor? You can find it out here.

Edgewood and Santa Fe County Move Toward EMS and Fire Services Agreement After Community Outcry

After weeks of public anger and fears over emergency response times, Edgewood and Santa Fe County are nearing a deal to preserve fire and ambulance services for residents in the growing New Mexico town.

Student Directed Sondheim at Albuquerque High School

Last week at Albuquerque High School, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) was full of an audience, a live orchestra,...