Technology

DoorDash Seeks Approval to Deploy Delivery Robots on New Mexico Roads

DoorDash is seeking approval to operate autonomous delivery robots on New Mexico roads, expanding the use of automated technology for food and retail deliveries. State officials are reviewing the proposal to evaluate safety, accessibility, and operational requirements before making a decision.

New Mexico Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to Support Quantum Technology Companies

New Mexico has awarded $1.2 million in grants to help quantum technology companies expand research, develop innovative technologies, and create high-skilled jobs. State officials say the investment supports long-term economic growth and strengthens New Mexico's position in the growing quantum industry.

Laptops Are Changing Lives in Rural New Mexico — 170 Families Just Got Their First Computer

A new pilot program is closing New Mexico’s digital divide: 170 laptops + 1,600 training sessions delivered to underserved families. First computers, real skills, brighter futures.

What Every Parent Should Know About Teens’ Hidden ‘Finsta’ Accounts

Technology experts are urging parents to understand "finsta" accounts, private social media profiles that some teenagers use alongside their public accounts. Experts recommend open communication and regular discussions about online safety to help protect young users from digital risks.

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.

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

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.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.