New Mexico

Governor Lujan Grisham Declines Trump’s Idea Renaming New Mexico as ‘New America’ in a New Social Post

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has fired back at Donald Trump after he posted a map labeling New Mexico as ‘New America,’ declaring the state’s historic name is not up for debate.

Where Are The Cats? Animal Advocates Question How Three Cats Were Moved From an Albuquerque School to an Isleta Farm, Highlighting the Need for...

The transfer of three cats from Adobe Acres Elementary to an Isleta farm prompted animal advocates to question the animals’ safety and whether APS followed proper procedures when removing them from the campus.

New Mexico’s Roads Go Under the Microscope as Traffic Group Lands Major Statewide Data Collection Project

New Mexico is set for a statewide traffic study as the Traffic Group compares fresh vehicle counts with historical data, nearby road information and changing land-use patterns to understand how motorists are reshaping the state's roads.

Bear on the Loose: New Mexico Authorities Tranquilize and Capture Animal in Rio Rancho Neighborhood as Sightings Surge Across the State

Rio Rancho police and New Mexico Department of Wildlife captured and tranquilized a bear spotted in Cabezon on Tuesday.

New ‘One-Stop Shop’ for New Mexico Farmers Will Clean, Package and Sell Their Crops — And Put More Money Back in Their Pockets

An aggregation center will be open next month to help farmers easily sell their crops in the communitiies.

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Albuquerque Breaks September Rainfall Record as Santa Fe Leads New Mexico Deluge

Albuquerque recorded its wettest September on record with 4.49 inches of rain, while Santa Fe led reported rainfall totals during a late-month storm that brought flooding concerns across New Mexico.

45 Elite Nevada Rescuers Deployed as Southwest Braces for Potentially Catastrophic Flooding

Forty-five elite Nevada rescuers have been deployed to New Mexico as Hurricane Polo and other weather systems threaten life-threatening flooding across the US Southwest.

Is Poverty Declining in New Mexico? Census Data Shows a Drop

New Mexico’s poverty rate has fallen in recent years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s investments in its residents are beginning to show results.

‘We’re Ready’: New Mexico Braces for More Heavy Rain After Devastating Floods Leave Communities Reeling

New Mexico communities are racing to prepare for another round of heavy rain after last week’s devastating floods damaged homes, roads and public spaces, swept away a van in Española and forced residents to evacuate in Mora County and Hondo. As storms return, officials in Ruidoso, Gallup and Mora County are urging residents to stay alert, prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans, avoid flooded roads and work together to protect their communities.

Highland Middle School Teacher In Critical Condition After Allegedly Being Shot by 13-Year-Old Student

Special education teacher Kelly Matthews remains critically injured after he was allegedly shot by a 13-year-old student at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Authorities said the shooting happened Friday, and the investigation is still ongoing.