New Mexico

New Mexico Wants to Grow Its Own Bioscience Talent — Starting With Internship

The NMBA rolls out a statewide internship program linking students with labs and startups, aiming to build a strong local bioscience workforce.

Texas Eyes Annexing Eastern New Mexico Counties

FARMINGTON, N.M. — The race for New Mexico’s House District 4 is heating up ahead of the 2026 primary elections. Incumbent Rep. Joseph Hernandez...

Wildfire and Flood Risks Push Thousands of New Mexicans

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico—Thousands of people in New Mexico are losing their property insurance as the risk of wildfires and floods rises across the state....

Wildlife-Driven Rabies Persists: First 2026 Case Surfaces in Bobcat Attack

A rabid bobcat in Sierra County marks New Mexico’s first case of 2026, underscoring persistent wildlife-driven transmission risks.

New Mexico Schools Score Big: Defibrillators Now Required at All Sports Events Under Lifesaving Law

A new New Mexico law requires schools to install AEDs and train staff for cardiac emergencies during athletic activities to prevent sudden cardiac deaths.

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NWS Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain, Storms to Persist Across New Mexico Despite Brief Lull

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

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

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.

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.

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

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