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New Mexico Just Expanded Disability Rights — and It Could Change Lives Across the State

New Mexico is deepening its role as a national leader in disability rights after expanding insurance coverage for complex rehabilitation technology devices. Advocates say the new law could improve mobility, healthcare access and quality of life for thousands of disabled residents across the state.

Meta to New Mexico: Regulate Us Too Hard, and We Might Leave Entirely

New Mexico’s attorney general is demanding sweeping child safety reforms from Meta, including age verification, limits on addictive features and tighter protections for minors. Meta responded with a stunning warning: if the state pushes ahead, it may remove Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp from New Mexico entirely.

Gallup Faces High-Stakes Decision on Turning Wastewater Into Fuel for Massive Data Center

The Gallup City Council has delayed a vote on a proposal to sell treated wastewater to a data center developer, as residents and officials debate whether the plan could transform a scarce public resource into industrial fuel while deepening concerns over water security in arid New Mexico.

New Mexico Escalates Pressure on U.S. Department of Energy in the Nuclear Waste Fight—What You Need to Know

State officials accuse the U.S. Department of Energy of lagging on cleanup, escalating a dispute over nuclear waste risks and accountability.

Nuclear Ambitions in New Mexico Face Legislative Roadblocks

Lawmakers weigh nuclear energy’s promise against environmental concerns after a key bill fails in committee.

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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.