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Sacaton Fire Tops 9,000 Acres as Crews Protect Willow Creek, Historic Sites

The Sacaton Fire has been blazing for the last few days of June and continues to prevail.

Drill It, Clean It: New Mexico Overhauls Oil and Gas Rules

New Mexico toughens oil and gas rules—raising bonds, enforcing cleanup, and protecting taxpayers from abandoned well costs.

New Mexico Law Streamlines Licensing for In-Home Child Care Providers

A new New Mexico law streamlining the licensing process for in-home child care providers has taken effect alongside nearly 20 other state measures. Officials say the legislation aims to improve access to child care while maintaining health and safety standards.

Drivers Buckle Up: Vehicle Registration and Weight-Distance Taxes Expected To Increase

Starting July 1, vehicle registration and weight-distance taxes will increase to support state transportation projects.

A Wildfire and Flood In A Week, Jemez Mountains Will Recover

The Jemez Mountains will undergo major recovery in preparation for the Fourth of July after being hit by wildfire and flood in the same week.

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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.

[UPDATED: 08/26/2026] Albuquerque Road Rage Erupts as Woman Smashes Pickup Window With Baseball Bat Before Driver Crashes Into Her SUV

A viral video of a woman who hit a man's pickup truck's back window with a baseball bat sparks an investigation into a possible road rage incident.