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Inside The Bizarre Story Behind America’s Giant Pistachio is a Son Who Built the World’s Largest Nut to Honor His Father’s Crazy Desert Dream

A 30-foot, 20,500-pound pistachio towers over the New Mexico desert. But behind the bizarre roadside attraction is a son's touching tribute to his father's extraordinary dream.

Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36: What We Know About the Sudden Death of the Heroes and Nashville Star

Hayden Panettiere, the Heroes and Nashville star, has died at 36. Police say no foul play is suspected as her death is investigated.

Steam Power Returns: New Mexico’s Heritage Rail Turns Past Into Tourist Magnet

The restoration of one of the world's biggest steam locomotives could bring tourists to the city, both local and out-of-state.

Are You Ready for Santa Fe? Inside the Historic 104-Year-Old Market Showcasing Nearly 1,000 Native Artists — and the Fascinating Stories, Traditions, and Armor-Like...

The market will bring together nearly a thousand Native artists who will showcase their work and interact directly with visitors.

Final 8 P.M. Sunsets Alert: Albuquerque Has One Week Left Before Summer Evenings Fade

Albuquerque's final 8 p.m. sunsets of 2026 end this week. Starting Aug. 12, the sun sets before 8 p.m. as daylight continues to shrink.

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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?