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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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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.

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.

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

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