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Governor Lujan Grisham Declines Trump’s Idea Renaming New Mexico as ‘New America’ in a New Social Post

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has fired back at Donald Trump after he posted a map labeling New Mexico as ‘New America,’ declaring the state’s historic name is not up for debate.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Where Are The Cats? Animal Advocates Question How Three Cats Were Moved From an Albuquerque School to an Isleta Farm, Highlighting the Need for...

The transfer of three cats from Adobe Acres Elementary to an Isleta farm prompted animal advocates to question the animals’ safety and whether APS followed proper procedures when removing them from the campus.

New Mexico’s Famous Dark Skies Are About to Put on One of Their Most Spectacular Shows of the Year, With a Harvest Moon, Shooting...

New Mexico's famously dark skies are set to deliver a spectacular September show, featuring a glowing Harvest Moon, planet pairings, shooting stars and the official arrival of autumn.

Free School Lunches Will Continue Until 2030 Amid SNAP Cuts, Other States Pull the Plug on Universal Meals

New Mexico's universal free school meals are protected from the immediate effects of federal SNAP cuts after districts locked in federal reimbursement rates for a four-year cycle. The earliest impact may not come until the next CEP eligibility reviews in 2030.

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship Program: Important Details You Need to Know 

Since the Opportunity Scholarship started in 2022, thousands of New Mexicans have used the state’s free college tuition program. Now in its fourth year, it continues to support students pursuing higher education. This fact-check answers common questions about how the scholarship works, helping you understand what the program offers.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.

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.