Economy

Lifestyle Changes That Reduce Plastic Use May Cut Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

Plastics have become a common part of everyday life—from food packaging and kitchen containers to personal care products. Many people rely on these materials...

New Mexico Loses Thousands of Federal Jobs as Unemployment Climbs to its Highest since 2022

Federal job cuts push New Mexico’s unemployment to its highest since 2022, exposing the state’s reliance on government spending.

U.S. Senate Reviews Health and Human Services Budget Proposal for FY 2027

Representatives from the U.S. Senate and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended the HHS budget hearing 2027 to deliberate on...

Is Labor Offloading Aging Health Costs Onto the States? Debate Raises Fiscal Concerns

Policy experts, labor economists, state governments, and federal policymakers in the United States are debating the issue. The discussion examines whether labor-related funding systems shift...

Free Well Water Testing Offered to Silver City Residents

The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health will conduct free testing of well water for those who depend on...

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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.