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New Mexico is Launching a $450K Pilot Program to Pay Pregnant Women for Clean Drug Screens—and Break the Foster Care Pipeline

A nonprofit organization will launch a program that helps pregnant women struggling with substance use in hopes of reducing the number of babies entering foster care.

“Love Island USA” Season 8 Unveils Winning Couple. Were They Your Favorites?

Bryce and Trinity won “Love Island USA” Season 8, taking home the $100,000 grand prize.

Santa Fe Named America’s Best City Again, Dethrones Charleston for Second Straight Year

For the second year in a row, Santa Fe has been voted #1 Best City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure readers. With 300+ days of sunshine, world-class art, and bold flavors, the City Different continues to charm travelers. Charleston takes silver.

Why Outdoor Enthusiasts Are Quietly Flocking to New Mexico Right Now

New Mexico continues to attract outdoor enthusiasts with its wide variety of recreational destinations. The state offers opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, rafting, mountain...

Free Groceries for Seniors and Veterans in Bernalillo County This Week

Elderly people and veterans can get a free grocery from Silver Horizons. You can go to the venue, provide proof, and get the groceries for free.

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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?