New Mexico

New Mexico Gets Ready to Launch First-in-Nation Broadband Affordability Program to Replace Expired Federal Program

New Mexico is stepping up after federal internet aid ended, offering monthly broadband discounts up to $70 for low-income families.

Governor Signs $500,000 Flood Response Order as a Local Business Launches Relief Drive

New Mexico allocated emergency funding while a local business launched a donation drive to help families affected by last week’s severe flooding.

Flash Floods Can Strike in Minutes: These Safety Tips Could Save Your Life

Flooding has affected communities in New Mexico in recent weeks. Learn how to prepare, stay safe, and protect your home before, during, and after a flood.

Elephant Butte Drops to 1.7 Percent Capacity —Its Lowest Since 1971

Elephant Butte Lake hits 1.7% capacity—its lowest since 1971—forcing park cleanups and business shifts before irrigation ends.

Ruidoso Downs Casino Shuts for All of 2026 — Horse Racing Carries On

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino could temporarily close as the New Mexico Gaming Control Board reviews a request prompted by flood-related damage to the property's entrance. Officials say the measure is intended to protect visitors while repairs are completed.

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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.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”

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.

[UPDATED: 08/26/2026] 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.