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Clear Horizons Act: How New Mexico’s net-zero bill might affect you and your household budget

New Mexico lawmakers are set to introduce the Clear Horizons Act, a net-zero framework that would formalize statewide emissions targets and expand planning and reporting requirements. The central consumer question is cost: how compliance, grid investment, and fuel-market exposure could translate into utility bills and price volatility. What happens next in committee—and later in rulemaking—will determine whether “affordable energy” claims show up in measurable household outcomes.

What New Mexico’s SIC says its venture program is delivering

New Mexico's State Investment Council says its revamped Strategic Venture Capital Program has committed more than $1.8 billion to venture funds and is already tied to over $2 billion in in-state economic impact, as the agency highlights how a portion of its $71 billion sovereign wealth portfolio is being used to attract major projects to New Mexico.

How the 20% qualified business income deduction works

A popular federal tax break that allows eligible pass-through business owners to deduct up to 20% of qualified business income is now permanent, but the math gets complicated quickly at higher income levels. For 2025, the outcome hinges on taxable income thresholds and whether the business is classified as a specified service trade or business, which faces tighter limits.

A Fun Way to Learn: NMSU Unveils ‘Market Set Go!’

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service has released “Market Set Go!,” an educational game that teaches food safety in a fun way.

Kevin Matthes Retires From WNMU After Years of Dedicated Service

Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations Kevin Matthes retires from WNMU after leaving a lasting legacy on campus.

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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.