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Trump Border Wall Clash: Judge Authorizes Federal Deposit to Buy Church Land

A legal battle over 14.259 acres at Mount Cristo Rey has pitted the Trump administration against the Diocese of Las Cruces, which argues that border wall infrastructure would transform one of the Southwest's most revered Catholic pilgrimage sites into a symbol of division. While a federal judge allowed the government to deposit compensation for the land, the Church's constitutional challenge remains unresolved.

Lightning Barrage Sparks New Wildfires in Santa Fe National Forest — Firefighters Racing to Contain as Smoke Drifts

Firefighters are working to fully contain several lightning-caused wildfires that started across the Santa Fe National Forest after a strong thunderstorm moved through northern New Mexico on Monday. The Oso Fire is 0.1 acres, the Cebolla 2 Fire is 0.5 acres, and the Pelada Fire reached nearly 5 acres before forward spread was stopped.

Tree Deaths Are Accelerating Faster Than Scientists Expected—and Bark Beetles Are Winning

New Mexico's forests are facing growing pressure from drought, rising temperatures and a dramatic increase in bark beetle infestations, according to a new state report. Scientists say climate-driven stress is leaving ponderosa and piñon forests increasingly vulnerable, raising concerns about the long-term health of one of the Southwest's defining landscapes.

What’s In With ‘Operation Cool Down’ as Albuquerque Experience Triple-Digit Heat

Albuquerque's heat now reaches triple-digit temperatures. The City Government has now established 'Operation Cool Down' to ease residents' heat-related problems.

Goodbye, Texas U-Turn? NMDOT Wants to Rename the ‘Texas U-Turn’ as It Debuts on I-25

The famous "Texas U-turn" is coming to Albuquerque's I-25 corridor, but New Mexico officials aren't eager to give Texas the credit. Through a public contest, the New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking residents to help rename the traffic feature, transforming a routine highway upgrade into a celebration of New Mexico identity and creativity.

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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.