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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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‘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.