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Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

New Mexico’s Famous Dark Skies Are About to Put on One of Their Most Spectacular Shows of the Year, With a Harvest Moon, Shooting...

New Mexico's famously dark skies are set to deliver a spectacular September show, featuring a glowing Harvest Moon, planet pairings, shooting stars and the official arrival of autumn.

Changing Weather Patterns Affects Mosquito-Borne Diseases’ Peak Season

The West Nile virus could possibly be more active until the first hard freeze season hits because of changing weather conditions

Are Aliens Real? Are They Demonic? An Astrophysicist and Christian Apologist Says 99% of UFO Sightings Have Ordinary Explanations — But 1% Defy Science

Astrophysicist Hugh Ross says 99% of UFO sightings have ordinary explanations—but claims 1% defy science and may point to something darker.

Secret NASA Moon Lander, High-Octane Prank or E.T.? The Terrifying Mystery of Officer Zamora’s Legendary ‘Alien’ Encounter Revealed as NMT Prof Prepares to Blow...

Renowned scientist and president of New Mexicans for Science and Reason, Dave Thomas, is set to tear open the vault on this sensational mystery. In a bombshell free public lecture titled “My Physics Professor Caused the Roswell Incident!”, Thomas will break down the startling evidence at the Socorro Public Library on Saturday, August 15th at 1:00 PM.

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‘Hit-and-Miss’ Fishing Nightmare Grips New Mexico

New Mexico’s fishermen are facing a brutal September as critically low water levels, rising temperatures and toxic algae blooms transform some of the state’s best-known fishing waters. While anglers are still landing trophy trout on the San Juan River and finding catches at a handful of reservoirs, other rivers have dwindled to dangerously low flows, leaving fish stressed and fishermen wondering how much longer the state’s fishing season can survive.

New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State is Really Improving Where it Counts

New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in the national higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18. But while affordability and low student debt are driving the rise, questions remain about graduation rates, academic quality and student outcomes.

81-Year-Old Albuquerque Rain Record Finally Falls in Last-Gasp August Downpour, But City’s Monsoon Misery Is Far From Over

Albuquerque shattered an 81-year-old rainfall record with a dramatic late-August downpour, but the soaking was not enough to end the city's stubborn monsoon drought.

Three Santa Fe Speed Cameras Were Shot Just Hours After Catching About 500 Violations; Police Confirms the Damaged Devices Remained Operational and Continued Issuing...

Authorities are investigating the shooting of three speed cameras in Santa Fe on Monday morning as they work to identify the suspect, while the damaged devices remain operational.

Bear on the Loose: New Mexico Authorities Tranquilize and Capture Animal in Rio Rancho Neighborhood as Sightings Surge Across the State

Rio Rancho police and New Mexico Department of Wildlife captured and tranquilized a bear spotted in Cabezon on Tuesday.