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Wet Weather Fire Scorches 25 Acres in Magdalena Mountains

A 25-acre wildfire is burning in the Magdalena Mountains of New Mexico, with officials saying it poses no threat to nearby communities, even as the area has seen several fires in recent years.

UNM Professor Jonathan Davis-Secord Wins William Riley Parker Prize from MLA

Professor Jonathan Davis-Secord of the University of New Mexico (UNM) was awarded with the William Riley Parker Prize for his article “Trans Saints in Old English.”

Ancient Stories Are Reshaping How Scientists See India’s Grasslands: Study

Long dismissed as wastelands, India’s grasslands may be among its oldest ecosystems. A new study using centuries-old stories and poems explains why mislabeling savannas could undermine climate and conservation efforts.

WNMU’s Ongoing Search For President: Top Two Candidates Set To Be Named In March

The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents recently held a meeting to address key developments at the institution, including the phases in selecting a new university president.

Second Arrest Made in Albuquerque’s First Homicide of 2026

Albuquerque police have arrested a second suspect in the city’s first homicide of 2026, marking continued progress in the investigation into a New Year’s Day killing in downtown Albuquerque.

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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.

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.

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.