Daily Reports

The Disappearance of Insects is no Longer Subtle — and Scientists Warn the Collapse Could Unravel Ecosystems Humans Depend On

Insects across New Mexico are vanishing at an alarming rate as heat, drought, pesticide use and disappearing habitat take their toll, Source NM reports.

Why Inclusion Matters: UNM Study Explores Experiences of Faculty Members With Disabilities

A University of New Mexico faculty member with disabilities co-authored a study on disabled educators' experiences in higher education, the University of New Mexico said in a news release.

Inside the Revolt Against a Massive ‘Green’ Data Center in Rural New Mexico

Residents of Socorro are fighting a proposed 10,000-acre, mostly solar-powered AI data center that many see as a water-hungry industrial project, Source NM reports.

Three Deaths in Mountainair Exposed the Terrifying Reach of Fentanyl — and the Unanswered Questions About America’s Synthetic Drug Era

Three people died and 18 emergency responders were hospitalized after a welfare check at a Mountainair home where police found fentanyl and methamphetamine, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

High School Students Explore Career Opportunities Through Bus Tour

Fifty New Mexico high school students explored registered apprenticeships and other career paths on a Workforce Development Bus Tour during National Apprenticeship Week, GEAR UP New Mexico said in a news release.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

A Cause for Concern? Study Maps Potential Gemsbok Expansion Beyond New Mexico by 2100

A University of Illinois study projects gemsbok habitat could expand across the Southwest by 2100, while New Mexico wildlife managers report the state's oryx population has remained stable.