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New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge

More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
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Clear Horizons Act Advances in New Mexico Amid Jobs Versus Climate Clash

A proposal to lock New Mexico’s climate targets into law moves forward in the state legislature, pitting economic fears from oil and gas interests against calls for urgent action on pollution and public health.
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Wet Weather Fire Scorches 25 Acres in Magdalena Mountains

A 25-acre wildfire is burning in the Magdalena Mountains of New Mexico, with officials saying it poses no threat to nearby communities, even as the area has seen several fires in recent years.
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Ancient Stories Are Reshaping How Scientists See India’s Grasslands: Study

Long dismissed as wastelands, India’s grasslands may be among its oldest ecosystems. A new study using centuries-old stories and poems explains why mislabeling savannas could undermine climate and conservation efforts.
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Public Sector Drives New Mexico Job Growth, Unemployment Inches Up

New Mexico’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in December as job growth relied heavily on public sector hiring.
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NWS Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain, Storms to Persist Across New Mexico Despite Brief Lull

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Thunderstorms are expected to persist across New Mexico this week, bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds and a continued risk of flash flooding.

New Mexico Department of Justice is Formally Opposing the Proposal to Remove Chaco Canyon’s Protective Buffer

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Hundreds of Fish Found Dead in Monastery Lake as Heat Triggers Massive Fish Kill

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Many fish are dying in Monastery Lake due to high temperatures. Residents worry about the foul odor coming from the lake, and authorities are planning to close it.

Heat Advisory: Albuquerque, Santa Fe May See Temperatures Up to 105 Degrees

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Residents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are urged to take heat safety precautions as temperatures may reach 105 degrees.

Dead Fish Wash Up From New Mexico to Minnesota as Extreme Heat Fuels Growing Freshwater Crisis

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Extreme heat and low oxygen killed hundreds of fish in Monastery Lake, alarming residents and raising concerns over climate-driven stress on waterways.