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Parents Can Breathe a Massive Sigh of Relief. Free Child Care Is Officially Here to Stay After a District Judge Says So.

A New Mexico judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's universal child care program, allowing free child care for families regardless of income to continue. The ruling marks a major victory for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and thousands of working parents who depend on the benefit, even as opponents vow to appeal.

145 New Violations Issued: Who Made It to New Mexico’s Environmental ‘Enforcement Watch’ List?

State regulators added 145 alleged violations to New Mexico’s Enforcement Watch list in May while closing 93 cases. From a $34,000 refinery fire penalty to water system and emissions violations, here’s who made the list.

Smoke Shops to Uphold Same Standards as Dispensaries – City Councilor

Albuquerque City Councilor Renée Grout wants smoke shops to have the same standards as dispensaries.

10 First Responders Hospitalized in a Single Call: The Terrifying New Reality on the Front Lines of the Fentanyl Crisis

In back-to-back incidents in Silver City and Mountainair, powdered fentanyl and methamphetamine sickened dozens of firefighters, deputies and paramedics responding to overdose scenes, highlighting a dangerous new risk for emergency personnel in New Mexico’s fentanyl crisis.

Fast Food Employees in Deming Hospitalized After Exposure To An “Unknown Substance” in Bathroom

An unknown substance exposure, which is suspected to be fentanyl, led to the hospitalization of two employees in Deming. Suspect still at large.

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NWS Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain, Storms to Persist Across New Mexico Despite Brief Lull

Thunderstorms are expected to persist across New Mexico this week, bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds and a continued risk of flash flooding.

Hundreds of Fish Found Dead in Monastery Lake as Heat Triggers Massive Fish Kill

Many fish are dying in Monastery Lake due to high temperatures. Residents worry about the foul odor coming from the lake, and authorities are planning to close it.

Final 8 P.M. Sunsets Alert: Albuquerque Has One Week Left Before Summer Evenings Fade

Albuquerque's final 8 p.m. sunsets of 2026 end this week. Starting Aug. 12, the sun sets before 8 p.m. as daylight continues to shrink.

Heat Advisory: Albuquerque, Santa Fe May See Temperatures Up to 105 Degrees

Residents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are urged to take heat safety precautions as temperatures may reach 105 degrees.