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Taos pitch event adds out-of-state prize as Guide Theory, SouthLight Services win $10,000 each

Two startups—New Mexico’s Guide Theory and Denver’s SouthLight Services—each won $10,000 at CNM Ingenuity’s Ski Lift Pitch in Taos Ski Valley, as the event added a new out-of-state prize and showcased four finalists.

New Mexico’s bond rating upgrade, explained: what changed, why it matters, and what could still go wrong

Moody’s upgraded New Mexico’s issuer rating to Aa1 from Aa2, citing governance and steps to reduce reliance on volatile oil-and-gas revenue. The move can lower borrowing costs over time, but analysts and officials are watching federal funding risks and the durability of the state’s revenue shift toward recurring investment income.

School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) Help More New Mexico Students, NMDOH Reports

New Mexico school-based health centers (SBHCs) assisted nearly 20,000 students to stay healthy and in class during the 2024-2025 school year.

Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff

Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare.

On the Heel on Infant’s Death Due to Listeria Infection, FDA Will Test Infant Formula After Botulism Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Babies

The FDA is testing infant formula and key dairy ingredients after a botulism outbreak hospitalized at least 51 babies, renewing concerns over food safety, oversight, and the risks facing infants and pregnant individuals.

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New Mexico-Based Artist Built a 30-Foot Coyote Head in the New Mexico Desert—and You Can Sleep Inside It

An artist in Arroyo Hondo, N.M., built a 30-foot guest house shaped like a giant coyote head, turning a fantastical dream into a unique Airbnb.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of New Mexico as Monsoon Storms Build

Flash Flood Watch issued for Ruidoso burn scars and western New Mexico as storms bring heavy rain, flooding risks, and afternoon thunderstorm activity.

This Overlooked New Mexico Town Might Be the Best Weekend Getaway Yet

Ruidoso, N.M., is welcoming travelers back for a cool mountain getaway as the village continues to recover from 2024 fires and floods.

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.

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.