New Mexico Families Staggered by $220-Plus Power Bills Amid Brutal Heatwave and PNM Shortages of Meter Readers
New Mexico families face $220 to $1,000-plus power bills as extreme heat, soaring demand and PNM meter shortages drive up electricity costs.
Families Forced to Scoop Water From Flooded Graves With Cups After Cemetery Sprinkler Runs for Three Days— Leaving Headstones Sunken and Loved Ones’ Resting...
A sprinkler was left turned on over the weekend, which has led to the devastation of family members of the 18 graves that were submerged.
Another Bear Sighted Sunday, Captured in Rio Rancho Neighborhood
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife and Rio Rancho Police caught and tranquilized a brown bear near Jane Circle SE and Golf Course Road SE.
What Is Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s Abundance Agenda? Key Takeaways From His 2026 State of the City Address
Mayor Tim Keller outlined his vision for Albuquerque, calling for a shift in the city’s mindset from scarcity to abundance.
Could New Mexico’s $567M Meta Ruling Rewrite the Rules for Social Media and Kids?
A landmark New Mexico ruling orders Meta to pay $567 million and impose sweeping child-safety reforms, raising questions about whether the changes could spread nationwide.
Rio Rancho Police Expand License Plate Cameras From 5 to 19, Sparking Privacy Fears Over Who Is Watching
The effectiveness of license plate reader cameras has police hunting down criminals involved in vehicle crimes; now they are expanding the number of cameras.
Xcel Energy Expands Wind, Solar Portfolio to Shield Customers From Fuel Price Swings
Xcel Energy will expand wind, solar and battery projects across Texas and New Mexico to reduce fuel price volatility and meet rising power demand.
State Advances Bid to Become a Quantum Technology HubÂ
State leaders are investing in quantum technology partnerships, research, and business expansion as they work to position New Mexico as a leading hub for quantum innovation and high-tech job growth.
Oracle’s Massive AI Project Hits a $100M+ Wall in New Mexico
Oracle's Project Jupiter AI data center in Doña Ana County is facing higher-than-expected costs as developers work through electricity infrastructure challenges and environmental reviews. Despite the setbacks, the company continues advancing the multibillion-dollar project, which aims to strengthen AI infrastructure while creating jobs and boosting New Mexico's economy.
Delivery Robots in New Mexico? DoorDash Explores Expansion with Lawmakers
DoorDash recently discussed a possible rollout of food delivery robots in New Mexico with state lawmakers.
Albuquerque Students Lead ‘Words Matter’ Campaign to Change the Power of Language
The APS campaign highlights how students can use their words to make an impact while promoting kindness and empathy toward others.
UNM Warns Students Against Joining Unrecognized Greek Organizations as New School Year Begins
This comes after a fraternity group was suspended for violating the school's policies.
APS Superintendent Highlights Why New Early Childhood Center Matters
Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Duranes Early Childhood Center supports child development and the district’s commitment to serving the community.
APS Opens First-Ever Early Childhood Center, Aims to Expand Service to Families
The facility will support local families while serving as a comprehensive hub for the community.
The Vape Trap: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against the Growing Problem of Vaping Among Teenagers
Albuquerque schools install 93 vape detectors as officials battle teen nicotine addiction and the colorful, flavored devices drawing students in.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
Opened with Hope, Closed in a Month: New Mexico Indian Market Shuts Down Due to Vendor Shortage
After launching in May with over 25 Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque’s New Mexico Indian Market is closing this weekend. Organizers cite too few sellers to cover costs, leaving artists without a stable weekend home.
Families Are Putting Groceries on Credit Cards. Can Financial Literacy Ease the Pain of Rising Prices?
With food and utility prices straining household budgets, Albuquerque officials and community leaders are encouraging financial literacy as a tool to help families reduce reliance on credit cards and navigate an affordability crisis. Experts say better money management cannot solve inflation, but it can provide stability and help households avoid deeper debt.
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New Mexico Families Staggered by $220-Plus Power Bills Amid Brutal Heatwave and PNM Shortages of Meter Readers
New Mexico families face $220 to $1,000-plus power bills as extreme heat, soaring demand and PNM meter shortages drive up electricity costs.
Families Forced to Scoop Water From Flooded Graves With Cups After Cemetery Sprinkler Runs for Three Days— Leaving Headstones Sunken and Loved Ones’ Resting...
A sprinkler was left turned on over the weekend, which has led to the devastation of family members of the 18 graves that were submerged.
Another Bear Sighted Sunday, Captured in Rio Rancho Neighborhood
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife and Rio Rancho Police caught and tranquilized a brown bear near Jane Circle SE and Golf Course Road SE.
What Is Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s Abundance Agenda? Key Takeaways From His 2026 State of the City Address
Mayor Tim Keller outlined his vision for Albuquerque, calling for a shift in the city’s mindset from scarcity to abundance.
Could New Mexico’s $567M Meta Ruling Rewrite the Rules for Social Media and Kids?
A landmark New Mexico ruling orders Meta to pay $567 million and impose sweeping child-safety reforms, raising questions about whether the changes could spread nationwide.
Rio Rancho Police Expand License Plate Cameras From 5 to 19, Sparking Privacy Fears Over Who Is Watching
The effectiveness of license plate reader cameras has police hunting down criminals involved in vehicle crimes; now they are expanding the number of cameras.
Xcel Energy Expands Wind, Solar Portfolio to Shield Customers From Fuel Price Swings
Xcel Energy will expand wind, solar and battery projects across Texas and New Mexico to reduce fuel price volatility and meet rising power demand.
State Advances Bid to Become a Quantum Technology HubÂ
State leaders are investing in quantum technology partnerships, research, and business expansion as they work to position New Mexico as a leading hub for quantum innovation and high-tech job growth.
Oracle’s Massive AI Project Hits a $100M+ Wall in New Mexico
Oracle's Project Jupiter AI data center in Doña Ana County is facing higher-than-expected costs as developers work through electricity infrastructure challenges and environmental reviews. Despite the setbacks, the company continues advancing the multibillion-dollar project, which aims to strengthen AI infrastructure while creating jobs and boosting New Mexico's economy.
Delivery Robots in New Mexico? DoorDash Explores Expansion with Lawmakers
DoorDash recently discussed a possible rollout of food delivery robots in New Mexico with state lawmakers.
Albuquerque Students Lead ‘Words Matter’ Campaign to Change the Power of Language
The APS campaign highlights how students can use their words to make an impact while promoting kindness and empathy toward others.
UNM Warns Students Against Joining Unrecognized Greek Organizations as New School Year Begins
This comes after a fraternity group was suspended for violating the school's policies.
APS Superintendent Highlights Why New Early Childhood Center Matters
Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Duranes Early Childhood Center supports child development and the district’s commitment to serving the community.
APS Opens First-Ever Early Childhood Center, Aims to Expand Service to Families
The facility will support local families while serving as a comprehensive hub for the community.
The Vape Trap: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against the Growing Problem of Vaping Among Teenagers
Albuquerque schools install 93 vape detectors as officials battle teen nicotine addiction and the colorful, flavored devices drawing students in.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
Opened with Hope, Closed in a Month: New Mexico Indian Market Shuts Down Due to Vendor Shortage
After launching in May with over 25 Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque’s New Mexico Indian Market is closing this weekend. Organizers cite too few sellers to cover costs, leaving artists without a stable weekend home.
Families Are Putting Groceries on Credit Cards. Can Financial Literacy Ease the Pain of Rising Prices?
With food and utility prices straining household budgets, Albuquerque officials and community leaders are encouraging financial literacy as a tool to help families reduce reliance on credit cards and navigate an affordability crisis. Experts say better money management cannot solve inflation, but it can provide stability and help households avoid deeper debt.
New Mexico Families Staggered by $220-Plus Power Bills Amid Brutal Heatwave and PNM Shortages of Meter Readers
New Mexico families face $220 to $1,000-plus power bills as extreme heat, soaring demand and PNM meter shortages drive up electricity costs.
Families Forced to Scoop Water From Flooded Graves With Cups After Cemetery Sprinkler Runs for Three Days— Leaving Headstones Sunken and Loved Ones’ Resting...
A sprinkler was left turned on over the weekend, which has led to the devastation of family members of the 18 graves that were submerged.
Another Bear Sighted Sunday, Captured in Rio Rancho Neighborhood
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife and Rio Rancho Police caught and tranquilized a brown bear near Jane Circle SE and Golf Course Road SE.
What Is Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s Abundance Agenda? Key Takeaways From His 2026 State of the City Address
Mayor Tim Keller outlined his vision for Albuquerque, calling for a shift in the city’s mindset from scarcity to abundance.
Could New Mexico’s $567M Meta Ruling Rewrite the Rules for Social Media and Kids?
A landmark New Mexico ruling orders Meta to pay $567 million and impose sweeping child-safety reforms, raising questions about whether the changes could spread nationwide.
Rio Rancho Police Expand License Plate Cameras From 5 to 19, Sparking Privacy Fears Over Who Is Watching
The effectiveness of license plate reader cameras has police hunting down criminals involved in vehicle crimes; now they are expanding the number of cameras.
Xcel Energy Expands Wind, Solar Portfolio to Shield Customers From Fuel Price Swings
Xcel Energy will expand wind, solar and battery projects across Texas and New Mexico to reduce fuel price volatility and meet rising power demand.
State Advances Bid to Become a Quantum Technology HubÂ
State leaders are investing in quantum technology partnerships, research, and business expansion as they work to position New Mexico as a leading hub for quantum innovation and high-tech job growth.
Oracle’s Massive AI Project Hits a $100M+ Wall in New Mexico
Oracle's Project Jupiter AI data center in Doña Ana County is facing higher-than-expected costs as developers work through electricity infrastructure challenges and environmental reviews. Despite the setbacks, the company continues advancing the multibillion-dollar project, which aims to strengthen AI infrastructure while creating jobs and boosting New Mexico's economy.
Delivery Robots in New Mexico? DoorDash Explores Expansion with Lawmakers
DoorDash recently discussed a possible rollout of food delivery robots in New Mexico with state lawmakers.
Albuquerque Students Lead ‘Words Matter’ Campaign to Change the Power of Language
The APS campaign highlights how students can use their words to make an impact while promoting kindness and empathy toward others.
UNM Warns Students Against Joining Unrecognized Greek Organizations as New School Year Begins
This comes after a fraternity group was suspended for violating the school's policies.
APS Superintendent Highlights Why New Early Childhood Center Matters
Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Duranes Early Childhood Center supports child development and the district’s commitment to serving the community.
APS Opens First-Ever Early Childhood Center, Aims to Expand Service to Families
The facility will support local families while serving as a comprehensive hub for the community.
The Vape Trap: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against the Growing Problem of Vaping Among Teenagers
Albuquerque schools install 93 vape detectors as officials battle teen nicotine addiction and the colorful, flavored devices drawing students in.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
Opened with Hope, Closed in a Month: New Mexico Indian Market Shuts Down Due to Vendor Shortage
After launching in May with over 25 Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque’s New Mexico Indian Market is closing this weekend. Organizers cite too few sellers to cover costs, leaving artists without a stable weekend home.
Families Are Putting Groceries on Credit Cards. Can Financial Literacy Ease the Pain of Rising Prices?
With food and utility prices straining household budgets, Albuquerque officials and community leaders are encouraging financial literacy as a tool to help families reduce reliance on credit cards and navigate an affordability crisis. Experts say better money management cannot solve inflation, but it can provide stability and help households avoid deeper debt.
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