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Retire Near Albuquerque—Without the Hustle: 5 Places That Strike the Right Balance

From desert lakes to historic pueblos, these towns near Albuquerque offer retirees a slower pace without losing access to essential services.

Trail Town Pride: Santa Fe Earns IMBA Nod; Governor Commits to Expanding Outdoor Opportunities

Santa Fe is named an IMBA Trail Town, with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pledging expanded outdoor access to drive health and economic growth.

From City Crowds to Countryside Charm: Why U.S. Travelers Are Flocking to Off‑The‑Map Airbnb Gems Like This New Mexico Village

Airbnb launches its “Off-the-Map” list as travelers turn to rural destinations, boosting local economies and reshaping US tourism trends.

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...

A Rise in Childhood Obesity Has Been Seen in the State – Report says

A rise in childhood obesity is seen in New Mexico, and authorities invest more in children's health.

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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?