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Estancia’s Water Shortage Reaches Breaking Point, Issues State of Emergency

The town of Estancia has reached its breaking point, has declared a water emergency, and will use state funds to haul more water so the town won't run completely dry.

Lightning Sparks Fresh Wildfires in NM Mountains Despite Tightened Restrictions

Scattered storms spark fresh wildfires in New Mexico’s Zuni Mountains and near Tres Piedras, keeping crews busy despite strict Stage 2 fire bans.

Stage II Fire Ban Hits Santa Fe National Forest as Jemez Wildfire Explodes

Emergency Stage II fire restrictions took effect Friday across the entire Santa Fe National Forest as the McCauley Springs Fire forces closures and evacuations in the Jemez Mountains. Campfires banned through July.

Could $750 a Month and Free Therapy Change a Young Person’s Future? Albuquerque is Betting the Early Support Program Can.

Albuquerque is expanding a pilot that gives at-risk youth $750 monthly and therapy, aiming to prevent homelessness, violence and mental health crises.

Deer Canyon Fire Under Control — A Look Back at Events

The Deer Canyon Fire has already been contained, and here is the rundown of important details of what happened.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.

New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million Over National Guard Response to Fire Burn Scar Left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

New Mexico is suing FEMA for more than $61 million to cover National Guard operations addressing flood risks and debris in the burn scar left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.