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New Wind Farm Could Power 60,000 Homes — and Send $98.9M to Public Schools

A newly approved wind farm in Torrance County could deliver renewable energy to more than 60,000 homes while generating millions of dollars for New Mexico public schools through long-term state land revenues.

Audit Reveals Former Taos School Official Allegedly Funneled $250K in School Contracts to a Company He Owned

A former Taos Municipal Schools facilities director is accused of funneling nearly $250,000 in district contracts to his own fencing company, according to a forensic audit that sparked a sweeping ethics complaint and prompted reforms in district oversight and procurement procedures.

APS 2027 Fiscal Year Budget Heads to PED for Final Approval

The proposed budget totals nearly $2.35 billion and includes funding for salary increases and initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes.

Unemployment Rate Inches Up. What Does the Climb Signal for the Economy?

New Mexico’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.8 percent in March as payrolls slipped by roughly 1,000 jobs, signaling a cooling labor market and raising fresh concerns about the pace of the state’s economic growth.

$10K Fence Theft Caught on Camera at a Distillery

Theft usually happens at night, when everyone else is in their bed, sleeping peacefully. However, a distillery in Albuquerque experiences the opposite. They experience...

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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.

Mother Bear and Cub Caught Roaming Albuquerque Neighborhood Before Dramatic Rescue

Two bears were safely captured by wildlife officials in Northwestern Albuquerque after being seen lurking around the neighborhood, searching for food and water.

A Dispute Over a Church Sign Ended With Pepper Spray and a Pulled Gun. Here’s Why Police Charged a Third Person.

A man faces two counts of aggravated assault after police said he allegedly pulled a gun during a confrontation between his girlfriend and a priest.

Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Renewed Flash Flood Threats to Parts of New Mexico This Weekend

Monsoonal storms will bring heavy rain and flash-flood risks to New Mexico through Monday, targeting burn scars, urban areas, and low-lying areas.

Strong to Severe Storms Threaten Damaging Winds, Hail, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flooding in Northern New Mexico

A weather forecast warns that strong to severe storms may trigger damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and flash flooding to northern and eastern New Mexico, with the greatest risk near Taos, Red River, Angel Fire, Las Vegas, and Raton.