Science

Venus and Jupiter to Dance in New Mexico Skies: A June Celestial Show Awaits Under the Dark Canopy

As summer begins, New Mexico’s pristine dark skies will host a spectacular celestial show: Venus and Jupiter in a rare close dance, a Super New Moon, and prime Milky Way viewing.

Cruise Ship Outbreak Stirs Worry. Health Officials Allay Fears, Saying Hantavirus Risk is a Different Story.

Health officials in New Mexico are reassuring residents after a deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, emphasizing that the Sin Nombre strain found locally spreads only from rodents to humans, not between people.

Water Rights on the Line: Why the Pecos River Dispute Matters for Everyone

Pecos River tensions are testing New Mexico’s landmark public access ruling and could reshape water rights across the West.

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Pentagon Unveils Next-Generation Laser Weapons They’re Using to Melt Drone Swarms Out of the Sky

The Pentagon staged a rare live demonstration of high-energy laser and microwave weapons for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, underscoring an accelerated effort to transform decades of directed-energy research into operational defenses against drone swarms and other low-cost aerial threats. Officials hope advances in power, manufacturing and integration will reshape modern air warfare.

School’s Fiery Tradition Ends in Settlement After Student Hurt in Blaze

A Santa Fe charter school agrees to a five-year settlement after a Zozobra-style burn injured a 12-year-old, citing alleged safety failures.

El Tri’s World Cup Victory Sparks Massive Fan Celebrations Across Mexico

El Tri’s 2–0 win over South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked massive celebrations across Mexico. Fans filled public squares and festivals, showcasing national pride, unity, and a tourism boost during the tournament.

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.

Hotter Weather Returns to New Mexico as Storm Chances Decrease in Southeast

Forecasters expect hotter temperatures to return across New Mexico as thunderstorm chances decrease in the southeastern part of the state. While isolated storms remain possible elsewhere, officials urge residents to prepare for increasing heat and changing weather conditions.