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New Mexico Logs First Measles Case of 2026 as Inmate Tests Positive: What to Watch and More

A federal inmate in southern New Mexico has tested positive for measles, marking the state’s first confirmed case of 2026. Health officials say no public exposure sites have been identified and vaccination remains the best protection.

Four Finalists Continue WNMU Presidential Search After One Withdraws

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announced that four candidates will continue their bid for the university’s 16th president after Cameron Braxton Wesson, Ph.D., withdrew from consideration for the position.

Bernalillo County Shifts to New IPRA Portal, Sets Feb 27 Shutdown of Old System

Bernalillo County is rolling out a new IPRA request system, closing NextRequest on Feb 27 and launching JustFOIA on March 2.

School to Host Stephen Vladeck for Dennis Chavez Lecture on Saving the Supreme Court

The University of New Mexico School of Law will host constitutional law expert Stephen Vladeck for this year’s Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship, tackling the future of the US Supreme Court and the stakes for civil rights and democracy.

Weak in Math? Newly Passed Senate Bill 29 Seeks to Help

Senate Bill 29, recently passed by the Legislature, aims to provide intervention for students who need to improve their math skills.

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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.

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.

Healthy School Meals, Unhealthy Workload? Cafeteria Staff Sound the Alarm Over APS Cooking Rules

Albuquerque Public Schools' push for healthier, scratch-cooked meals is raising concerns among cafeteria workers who say the ambitious program could increase workloads and expose gaps in staffing, training and kitchen capacity.

COMMUNITY FEATURE: Casa Fortaleza: “For a Society Free of Sexual Violence”

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Albuquerque’s Rio Grande is Running Dry – and Its Underground Water Lifeline is Under Pressure

Hotter temperatures, shrinking snowpacks and prolonged drought are forcing cities across the American Southwest to rethink how they use water. In Albuquerque, conservation has become central to protecting the supplies beneath the city.