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Estancia’s Water Shortage Reaches Breaking Point, Issues State of Emergency

The town of Estancia has reached its breaking point, has declared a water emergency, and will use state funds to haul more water so the town won't run completely dry.

NMSU Biomedical Research Building to Undergo Expansion – Here’s Why it is Needed

NMSU is expanding its Biomedical Research Building to meet growing research demands and create more opportunities for students and researchers.

AI is Saving the Electric Grid from the AI Boom: Inside Sandia Labs’ Game-Changing Voltage Tech

Sandia National Laboratories is deploying real-time AI controls that keep voltage steady using existing solar and battery inverters. Lab-to-field tests show it works — and it could protect everything from data centers to national security infrastructure.

Rain Failed to Stop This 708-Acre NM Wildfire—And Dangerous Winds Are Next

Thunderstorms have been the weather for the past few days in the state, but why do wildfires keep recurring? Experts answer the question.

Lightning Sparks Fresh Wildfires in NM Mountains Despite Tightened Restrictions

Scattered storms spark fresh wildfires in New Mexico’s Zuni Mountains and near Tres Piedras, keeping crews busy despite strict Stage 2 fire bans.

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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.

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.

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.

Forget the Desert—This Mountain Village Is One of New Mexico’s Go-To Weekend Getaways

Families, as New Mexico sizzles,are escaping to Ruidoso's cool mountain pines, shaded lakes, and outdoor trails for the ideal weekend getaway.