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‘The Final Breakfast’: APS Food and Nutrition Services Hosts Farewell Meals for Graduating Seniors

FANS staff treated over 4,000 seniors to a hearty breakfast to celebrate their success ahead of this spring’s graduation ceremonies.

Tree Deaths Are Accelerating Faster Than Scientists Expected—and Bark Beetles Are Winning

New Mexico's forests are facing growing pressure from drought, rising temperatures and a dramatic increase in bark beetle infestations, according to a new state report. Scientists say climate-driven stress is leaving ponderosa and piñon forests increasingly vulnerable, raising concerns about the long-term health of one of the Southwest's defining landscapes.

What’s In With ‘Operation Cool Down’ as Albuquerque Experience Triple-Digit Heat

Albuquerque's heat now reaches triple-digit temperatures. The City Government has now established 'Operation Cool Down' to ease residents' heat-related problems.

110° in Roswell: New Mexico’s Southeast Swelters Under Scorching Heat, With No Quick Relief in Sight

Southeastern New Mexico sweltered under some of the most intense heat of the season Wednesday, as temperatures in the lower Pecos River Valley approached 110 degrees. While much of the Rio Grande Valley climbed into the low-to-mid 100s, the southeast bore the brunt of the dangerous conditions.

New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Five New Members

The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame will induct five new members during its annual ceremony in Albuquerque, honoring athletes and coaches who have made lasting contributions to sports in the state. The event highlights achievements across multiple sports and generations of New Mexico athletic excellence.

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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.

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.

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.