New Mexico

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.

Dog’s Terrifying Encounter With Hidden Rattlesnake Leaves Her Fighting for Life After Venomous Bite Sends Her to Hospital for 12 Hours

After coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake and getting bitten, Zinc’s nose swelled to the size of a softball, leaving her owners deeply concerned about her well-being. Fortunately, she immediately received two rounds of antivenom.

Protests Erupt as Albuquerque Wildlife Feared Buried Alive During Basin Cleanup

Wildlife advocates oppose a decontamination initiative at a retention basin, citing potential harm to local wildlife. Officials responded by addressing their concerts and emphasizing efforts to protect animals during the process.

Dolly Parton Dies at 80: How Her Imagination Library Left a Mark on Thousands of New Mexico Children

As New Mexico mourns Dolly Parton, communities remember a music icon whose philanthropy, literacy work, and storytelling touched generations.

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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.