Technology

AI is Saving the Electric Grid from the AI Boom: Inside Sandia Labs’ Game-Changing Voltage Tech

Sandia National Laboratories is deploying real-time AI controls that keep voltage steady using existing solar and battery inverters. Lab-to-field tests show it works — and it could protect everything from data centers to national security infrastructure.

Avoid Falling Victim to Fake Party Invitation Scams. Consider What Cybersecurity Experts Say.

Technology experts are warning consumers about a growing scam involving fake party invitations sent through text messages, email, and social media. Cybercriminals use fraudulent invitations to trick victims into clicking malicious links and revealing sensitive personal information.

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.

Lobo Louie Levels Up. UNM Mascot Joins the Gaming Arena.

Lobo Louie, the University of New Mexico's beloved mascot, will appear as a playable character in an upcoming video game. University officials and fans say the addition brings national attention to the school while offering a new way to celebrate Lobos pride.

CNM is Future-Proofing Its Campus, One Geothermal Loop At A Time

Central New Mexico Community College is harnessing geothermal heat pump systems across three campuses, combining comfort, efficiency, and LEED-certified design to prepare for a sustainable future.

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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

[UPDATED: 08/22/2026] Albuquerque Road Rage Erupts as Woman Smashes Pickup Window With Baseball Bat Before Driver Crashes Into Her SUV

A viral video of a woman who hit a man's pickup truck's back window with a baseball bat sparks an investigation into a possible road rage incident.

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.

Lawmakers are Considering Increasing the Tax on Alcohol From 3% to 6% to Curb New Mexico’s Alcohol-Related Deaths That Remained Nearly Twice the National...

New Mexico lawmakers are considering doubling the state's alcohol tax to 6% after decades of failed attempts to overhaul the system — as the state continues to suffer an alcohol-related death rate nearly twice the national average.

New Mexico Hits 50% Renewables — 5 Years Early. Clean Energy Dream or Overhyped?

New Mexico just hit 52 percent renewable electricity in 2025, crushing its 2030 goal five years ahead. Wind and solar are booming, but gas still backs up the grid and fossil fuels drive the economy. Impressive milestone or incomplete picture?