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New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million Over National Guard Response to Fire Burn Scar Left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

New Mexico is suing FEMA for more than $61 million to cover National Guard operations addressing flood risks and debris in the burn scar left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

‘Anger and Questions’: Tijeras Family Wants Answers After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The family of the one-year-old boy who died at a Tijeras daycare on Wednesday is still looking for answers about what happened to their son.

Transportation Officials Urge New Mexico Lawmakers to Provide Funding for Deteriorating Roads Amid Expiring Federal Funding, Rising Construction Costs

New Mexico transportation officials are urging lawmakers to increase funding as 56% of major roads are rated poor or mediocre and NMDOT faces a $7.5 billion funding gap.

Houston Man Arrested for Alleged Offenses Involving a Child After Leading Santa Fe Police on Brief Chase

Gabriel Garcia, 47, was arrested after allegedly attempting to meet a child for a sexual act and leading detectives on a chase.

New Mexico Small Businesses Can Apply for STEP Grants to Boost International Sales; Applications Open October 1

The Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM) announced that the 13th cycle of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) will help small businesses expand their sales in international markets.

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship Program: Important Details You Need to Know 

Since the Opportunity Scholarship started in 2022, thousands of New Mexicans have used the state’s free college tuition program. Now in its fourth year, it continues to support students pursuing higher education. This fact-check answers common questions about how the scholarship works, helping you understand what the program offers.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

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.

Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.