Fraudsters are using AI voice cloning, caller-ID spoofing, and fake automated systems to make bank-impersonation scams far more convincing, the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office warned after financial institutions flagged active campaigns targeting residents and agencies.
Two people died in a pipeline fire at a Lea County oilfield near U.S. Highway 176 and Bootleg Road on Oct. 6. Deputies found them dead after being called out at 1:04 p.m. Officials say it was an isolated incident with no ongoing public threat. Names haven’t been released.
In New Mexico, Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts a spotlight on early detection, screening gaps, survivor support and the continuing fight against breast cancer.
New Mexico introduces Yucky the Yucca, a prickly cartoon mascot encouraging residents to stop littering, join community cleanups and protect the state's desert landscapes.
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.
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.
New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year, with construction, health care, retail trade and mining leading gains. The state’s 1.3% job growth rate ranked seventh nationally, outpacing the U.S. rate of 0.3%, according to September employment figures.
Cooler weather could slow New World screwworm activity in New Mexico, but officials warn the threat remains after a case was confirmed in a beef cow in Otero County.
