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Astronomers Just Found Raspberry Sugar Floating Between Stars

Astronomers have found erythrulose, a sugar also found in raspberries and self-tanners, in a massive gas cloud near the Milky Way’s center, a study said.

Shooting Stars Plus Giant Buck Moon Over New Mexico as Delta Aquarids Peak Towards the End of July

New Mexico skies are about to light up! The Delta Aquarids meteor shower peaks July 28-31 alongside the brilliant Full Buck Moon. Grab a blanket and head to dark skies for summer’s best celestial show.

Jaw-Dropping Northern Lights Explode Over New Mexico on the Fourth of July — A Rare Red, Green, Purple Sky

The northern lights made a rare appearance over New Mexico and the Southwest on the Fourth of July, triggered by strong solar storms.

UNM Astronomer Says TESS Discovery of Monster Exoplanet Could Reveal Hidden Population of Distant Exoplanets

UNM astronomer Diana Dragomir says TESS' first microlensing exoplanet discovery may reveal many hidden worlds across the galaxy.

Lujan Grisham Blasts DEA, Demands Reparations for Fentanyl Fallout

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is demanding federal reparations after accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration of allowing millions of fentanyl pills to flood New Mexico during an undercover operation. Calling the alleged conduct “the most derelict, despicable act in my long career,” she said the fallout has cost the state more than $1.5 billion in law enforcement, addiction treatment and public safety initiatives.

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Cheap Chinese EVs Surge in Mexico, Raising Alarm for US Auto Industry and USMCA

Cheap Chinese electric vehicles are surging in Mexico despite new tariffs, exposing a growing challenge for the US auto industry.

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

A man was shot and killed by the police in Downtown Albuquerque. This incident is ranked by APD as the fifth deadliest officer-related shooting this year.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Sickens Nearly 3,000 — Is Your Salad Safe This Summer?

A parasitic outbreak has hit nearly 3,000 Americans with severe watery diarrhea, cramps & fatigue. 86+ hospitalized. Linked to fresh produce. CDC investigating multiple clusters. Wash it or cook it.

More Than 200 Campers Airlifted as Catastrophic Floods in Missouri Trigger Massive Rescue Effort

Historic flooding swamped southeast Missouri, forcing helicopter rescues, collapsing buildings and leaving one woman missing.

Road Rage Turned Deadly. Digital Evidence Told the Story.

Technology helped investigators solve a deadly road rage case involving teenagers in New Mexico by providing digital evidence that supported the criminal investigation. Officials say advances in digital forensics continue to strengthen law enforcement's ability to investigate violent crimes and improve public safety.