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New Wildfire on Mt. Taylor Ranger District

A forest fire broke out on June 8, 2026, in the Mt. Taylor Ranger District of New Mexico. Fire departments are currently working to...

Students Experiencing Homelessness Can Secure Free Documents Needed for Education – Here’s How

Homeless youth gain access to free state IDs and birth certificates under the state policy.

Heat Waves Continues; Flash Flood Risk Rises Near Ruidoso Burn Scars

Heat waves continue across the state, and the risk of flash flooding persists near Ruidoso Burn Scars.

145 New Violations Issued: Who Made It to New Mexico’s Environmental ‘Enforcement Watch’ List?

State regulators added 145 alleged violations to New Mexico’s Enforcement Watch list in May while closing 93 cases. From a $34,000 refinery fire penalty to water system and emissions violations, here’s who made the list.

How Optical Interferometer Could Change Space Warfare and Commercial Tracking Forever

Scientists at the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer have achieved a breakthrough once thought impossible: using a ground-based optical interferometer to observe a satellite in geosynchronous orbit. As the number of satellites around Earth surges, the capability could transform space surveillance, helping governments and commercial operators track spacecraft condition, orientation and activity while opening new frontiers in astronomy.

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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.

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.

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.