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Lobo Louie Levels Up. UNM Mascot Joins the Gaming Arena.

Lobo Louie, the University of New Mexico's beloved mascot, will appear as a playable character in an upcoming video game. University officials and fans say the addition brings national attention to the school while offering a new way to celebrate Lobos pride.

Dangerously Hot: A Broken Air-Conditioning System Turns Senior Center Gym Into a Heat Hazard.

An Albuquerque multigenerational center is dealing with air conditioning problems amid summer heat, prompting concerns among visitors and staff. City officials say repairs are underway as crews work to restore full cooling capacity and maintain safe conditions inside the facility.

NMSU Awarded $500,000 Grant to Support Food Sovereignty and Healthy Eating Program

The grant will help the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Farmington pursue its goal to promote healthy eating behaviors in Navajo communities.

Greg Taylor Named Chair of UNM Physics and Astronomy Department, Richard Rand Retires

From one distinguished professor to another, the University of New Mexico’s Department of Physics and Astronomy will begin a new chapter under new leadership.

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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.

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.

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.