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Keep Kids Learning This Summer: APS Offers Free Reading Program for K-8 Students

APS announced a free summer reading program to help kindergarten through eighth grade students improve their literacy skills and build confidence.

State Regulators Order Producers to Tell You What’s in the Product—and Set Deadline to Get Rid of ‘Forever Chemicals’

New Mexico sets a 2032 deadline to eliminate “forever chemicals” in consumer products, with phased bans and new labeling rules starting 2027.

To Receive Outstanding Filmmaker Award: Catch Shane Black at LCIFF

Renowned filmmaker Shane Black, known for “Lethal Weapon,” “Iron Man 3,” “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,” and “The Nice Guys,” will receive the Outstanding Filmmaker Award at the 2026 Las Cruces Film Festival.

What’s Promised versus What You’re Living: New Mexico’s Community Solar is Still Years Behind

A 2021 University of New Mexico study promised over $400,000 in gains from community solar projects. Five years on, most projects remain stalled, exposing gaps between policy ambition and on-the-ground delivery.

Campus Visits Begin for New Mexico Tech Presidential Finalists 

The five finalists for New Mexico Tech’s presidency will visit campus from March 23 to March 27 as part of the university’s ongoing search for its next leader.

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Forget the Desert—This Mountain Village Is One of New Mexico’s Go-To Weekend Getaways

Families, as New Mexico sizzles,are escaping to Ruidoso's cool mountain pines, shaded lakes, and outdoor trails for the ideal weekend getaway.

Mother Bear and Cub Caught Roaming Albuquerque Neighborhood Before Dramatic Rescue

Two bears were safely captured by wildlife officials in Northwestern Albuquerque after being seen lurking around the neighborhood, searching for food and water.

A Dispute Over a Church Sign Ended With Pepper Spray and a Pulled Gun. Here’s Why Police Charged a Third Person.

A man faces two counts of aggravated assault after police said he allegedly pulled a gun during a confrontation between his girlfriend and a priest.

Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Renewed Flash Flood Threats to Parts of New Mexico This Weekend

Monsoonal storms will bring heavy rain and flash-flood risks to New Mexico through Monday, targeting burn scars, urban areas, and low-lying areas.

New Mexico Gets Ready to Launch First-in-Nation Broadband Affordability Program to Replace Expired Federal Program

New Mexico is stepping up after federal internet aid ended, offering monthly broadband discounts up to $70 for low-income families.