New Mexico

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.

New Mexico’s 58,000-Home Shortage: 5 Bold Fixes That Could Finally End the Crisis

New Mexico faces a 58,000-home shortage. Streamlined permits, clearer housing rules and a state Division of Housing could help close the gap.

Inferno in the Mountains! 60-Acre Wildfire Rages Through Treacherous Manzano Terrain as Firefighters Battle Two Other Wildfires

A 60-acre lightning-sparked wildfire is growing in the Manzano Mountains as firefighters battle three blazes, with treacherous terrain hampering efforts to contain the largest fire.

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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.