Cybersecurity

Meta Vows to Fight $375M Child Safety Verdict — But Investors Don’t Seem Worried as Stock Climbs

Meta will appeal a $375 million verdict over child safety failures, even as its stock ticks up, highlighting a gap between legal risks and market response.

New Mexico Senate Passes SB 23 Banning Student Cellphone Use: What Parents Need to Know

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill that would ban students from using cellphones and other wireless devices during the school day. In a...

NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.

New Mexico Public Warned Over Toll-Fee Scams Amid Fraud Cases Rise

New Mexico authorities are warning the public about a surge in fake toll-fee scams. Residents are reminded that the state has no toll roads. The alert comes as federal data show fraud complaints and losses in New Mexico continue to climb.

Greenville Ransomware Attack Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Cybersecurity in US Cities

The ransomware attack that has paralyzed Greenville’s municipal systems is more than a local crisis. It highlights the vulnerabilities shared by cities across the country, where aging technology and limited budgets leave public services exposed to increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. The incident in this North Texas community has amplified calls for stronger defenses and renewed debate over how much support Washington should provide to local governments now on the front lines of digital security.

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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

[UPDATED: 08/22/2026] Albuquerque Road Rage Erupts as Woman Smashes Pickup Window With Baseball Bat Before Driver Crashes Into Her SUV

A viral video of a woman who hit a man's pickup truck's back window with a baseball bat sparks an investigation into a possible road rage incident.

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.

Lawmakers are Considering Increasing the Tax on Alcohol From 3% to 6% to Curb New Mexico’s Alcohol-Related Deaths That Remained Nearly Twice the National...

New Mexico lawmakers are considering doubling the state's alcohol tax to 6% after decades of failed attempts to overhaul the system — as the state continues to suffer an alcohol-related death rate nearly twice the national average.

New Mexico Hits 50% Renewables — 5 Years Early. Clean Energy Dream or Overhyped?

New Mexico just hit 52 percent renewable electricity in 2025, crushing its 2030 goal five years ahead. Wind and solar are booming, but gas still backs up the grid and fossil fuels drive the economy. Impressive milestone or incomplete picture?