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Father’s Day 2026: Appreciating the Men Who Shape Families and Communities

On June 21, 2026, families across New Mexico celebrated Father’s Day with ten diverse activities, including fishing, hiking, sports, cultural outings, and dining. The statewide options highlighted family bonding, local business support, and community pride.

5 Destinations in New Mexico That Will Completely Recalibrate Your Soul. (No, Seriously—Number 2 Doesn’t Even Feel Like Earth).

Ancient traditions and dramatic landscapes create an unforgettable American experience. From Santa Fe’s vibrant art scene to the otherworldly dunes of White Sands and the subterranean wonders of Carlsbad Caverns, these five must-visit places reveal the soul of New Mexico.

Smoking Rates are Falling, Vaping is Rising: Why New Mexico’s Anti-Smoking Victory Comes With a New Public Health Warning

New Mexico has reduced cigarette smoking to its lowest level in years, but rising e-cigarette use reveals a new challenge: nicotine addiction is evolving, not disappearing.

Santa Fe’s Culinary Journey—Here Are 5 Restaurants Worth Planning

From smoky red chile at The Shed to elegant mole at Sazón, Santa Fe’s food scene turns dining into pilgrimage. Here are five restaurants worth planning your trip around.

Live Music, Local Crafts, and 200+ New Mexico wines—Annual Wine Fest Became the Ultimate Late-Spring Hangout

The 33rd Annual New Mexico Wine Fest transformed Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park into a lively celebration of local wineries, music, food, and community as thousands sampled more than 200 New Mexico-crafted wines over Memorial Day weekend.

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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.