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New Mexico Supreme Court Ended ‘Home Wrecker’ Lawsuits

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that so-called “home wrecker” lawsuits are incompatible with the state’s no-fault divorce system, effectively ending a legal practice once allowed in only a handful of US states.

Proposed Federal Actions Raise New Risks for Nonprofits’ Funding and Operations

Federal policy developments and looming legislative deadlines are creating fresh uncertainty for nonprofit organizations’ funding and operational planning. Recent actions by the White House and Congress could affect federal grants, contracts, tax treatment, and oversight, prompting sector leaders to track shifting policy risks closely.

New Mexico Supreme Court Lets Santa Fe ‘Mansion Tax’ Stay in Effect

The New Mexico Supreme Court has allowed Santa Fe’s 3 percent “mansion tax” on luxury home sales to remain in effect, upholding a lower court decision and clearing a major legal hurdle. The levy, approved by voters in 2023, aims to fund affordable housing, though critics worry it could affect high-end property transactions.

Advances Revive Debate On Terraforming Mars, Researchers Say

New research argues that terraforming Mars should be studied as a long-term scientific program, not science fiction, as advances in space technology and biology reshape what may be possible.

‘Two-faced’ Nanoparticles Could Revive Antibiotics Against Superbugs

Scientists from Osaka University and US collaborators have developed ‘two-faced’ Janus nanoparticles that help antibiotics penetrate superbugs. This breakthrough could restore the effectiveness of existing drugs against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.

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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.

Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

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.