Economy

NMDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert as Work Zone Awareness Week Begins

The New Mexico Department of Transportation issued recommendations on how to behave in the construction zone, aiming to promote Work zone safety in New...

Wellness Column Links Health and History Through Environment and Tradition

The Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper featured a column regarding wellness issues. In the article, the writer discusses the interdependence of wellness, the environment,...

Emergency Radio Network Fully Funded to Support First Responders Statewide

Emergency Radio Network Funding 2026 emphasizes financial support for the emergency system used by first responders. In essence, the emphasis lies on reliability, transparency,...

STI Rates Decline during Awareness Week 2026

The STI Rates Decline during Awareness Week 2026. Public health professionals in New Mexico reported an abrupt drop in sexually transmitted infections. Infections in question...

Authority Granted to Regulate PFAS Firefighting Foam for Environmental Safety

This document emphasizes a board ruling that authorizes the regulation of foams containing PFAS chemicals. There is emphasis on environmental safety, disclosure, and health. The...

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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?