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5 Best Places to Actually Call Home in New Mexico in 2026 (Not Just Visit)

From artsy Santa Fe to affordable Las Cruces and mountain-hidden Los Alamos, discover New Mexico’s most livable towns blending culture, nature, and value in 2026.

Thousands Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Albuquerque’s Freedom Fourth

The Fourth of July has brought many families to Balloon Freedom Park for Freedom Fourth. Many families enjoyed the live music, face-painting sessions, and fireworks display.

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

A man was shot and killed by the police in Downtown Albuquerque. This incident is ranked by APD as the fifth deadliest officer-related shooting this year.

Jaw-Dropping Northern Lights Explode Over New Mexico on the Fourth of July — A Rare Red, Green, Purple Sky

The northern lights made a rare appearance over New Mexico and the Southwest on the Fourth of July, triggered by strong solar storms.

They Thought They Scored an Easy Car Theft. It Was an Albuquerque Police ‘Bait Car.’

A couple in Albuquerque was taken into custody for taking valuable items using a bait car.

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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.

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Warning Across New Mexico Due to Monsoon Storms

Monsoon storms continue across parts of New Mexico to start the week, bringing heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and the potential for localized flooding. Forecasters urge residents to stay weather aware as seasonal moisture fuels widespread afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

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.

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.