New Mexico

Thousands of Comments Backing Controversial Project Jupiter May Be Fraudulent, Attorney General Warns

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says up to 10,600 comments supporting Project Jupiter’s air-quality permit may be questionable, prompting civil and criminal investigations into possible fraud.

New Mexico State Land Office Sets Record $3.2 Billion in FY26 Revenue

New Mexico’s State Land Office generated a record $3.2 billion in fiscal year 2026, including more than $719 million in non-royalty revenue. Public schools received about $2.9 billion as the agency expanded its income sources beyond oil and gas royalties.

Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Secures $400,000 Donation For Outdoor Balloon Adventure

The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum recently received a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation to help fund the Outdoor Balloon Adventure project.

How Dirt Bikers and Overlanders Are Propping Up Rural Economies. New Mexico Survey Wants to Know.

Wildlife officials want to know exactly how much cash adventurers pour into gas, gear, food and lodgings as they roam the state’s remote backcountry – data they say could help keep those trails open for good.

New Mexico Marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day With Statewide Celebrations

Communities across New Mexico celebrated the Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with events honoring Native peoples’ contributions to the state.

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Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

Oracle’s proposal to deliver at least $155 million in...

Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

Authorities reported a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 after a commercial truck crossed the median and hit two vehicles on Sunday.

New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’

NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.