A new New Mexico scholarship will cover full in-state tuition for Native American students attending select colleges in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, expanding educational opportunities while strengthening tribal communities and future leadership.
New Mexico posted one of the nation’s largest FAFSA completion gains, reflecting a broader push to make higher education more accessible and affordable. State leaders say the surge could reshape the economy, expand opportunity for working-class families and strengthen workforce development for years to come.
Despite losing 243 students, the Los Lunas school district unanimously approved a $144.57 million budget for 2026-27 with no layoffs, employee raises, and a clean audit.
In the headwaters of the Rio Chama, a proposed uranium exploration project has ignited a clash between national nuclear ambitions and local efforts to protect one of New Mexico’s most treasured watersheds.
Oracle is rolling out a statewide advertising campaign to build support for Project Jupiter, its massive planned data center campus in Doña Ana County. The company promises jobs, cleaner energy and minimal water use, but residents and environmental advocates remain skeptical about the long-term impact of AI infrastructure in drought-stricken New Mexico.
A proposed renewable-powered AI data center in rural New Mexico has ignited fierce resistance from residents who fear the project threatens scarce water resources, fragile desert ecosystems and local control. The battle unfolding in Socorro reflects a growing national conflict over the environmental costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
New Mexico has launched a centralized website to help residents identify, report and respond to the threat of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue and can devastate livestock, wildlife and pets. Officials say the platform could become a critical early-warning system against outbreaks.
Facing worsening drought and shrinking freshwater reserves, New Mexico is investing millions in brackish water desalination and underground aquifer mapping. State officials say the initiative could help secure drought-resilient water supplies for future generations, particularly in rural and tribal communities.
With the new funding, thousands of APS students will have more access to outdoor learning opportunities, underscoring the state’s commitment to improving environmental literacy.
A new New Mexico scholarship will cover full in-state tuition for Native American students attending select colleges in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, expanding educational opportunities while strengthening tribal communities and future leadership.
APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey took the opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to district staff–from teachers to drivers and cooks–as another school year ends.
The Albuquerque City Council has approved a gradual increase in the city’s minimum wage, raising it to $15 an hour by 2030. Supporters say the measure will help working families cope with rising living costs, while businesses argue the phased approach gives employers time to adjust. The decision highlights the ongoing debate over wages, affordability and economic growth in New Mexico’s largest city.
A court challenge is testing New Mexico’s universal child care program, but for many families the bigger question is economic: how much money can it save, and what is at stake if the program faces disruption? Here’s what the legal fight means and how the program could help household budgets.
Albuquerque’s proposed gross receipts tax increase offers a real-world lesson in financial literacy—showing how local taxes ripple through prices, small businesses, and household budgets.
A new New Mexico scholarship will cover full in-state tuition for Native American students attending select colleges in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, expanding educational opportunities while strengthening tribal communities and future leadership.
New Mexico posted one of the nation’s largest FAFSA completion gains, reflecting a broader push to make higher education more accessible and affordable. State leaders say the surge could reshape the economy, expand opportunity for working-class families and strengthen workforce development for years to come.
Despite losing 243 students, the Los Lunas school district unanimously approved a $144.57 million budget for 2026-27 with no layoffs, employee raises, and a clean audit.
In the headwaters of the Rio Chama, a proposed uranium exploration project has ignited a clash between national nuclear ambitions and local efforts to protect one of New Mexico’s most treasured watersheds.
Oracle is rolling out a statewide advertising campaign to build support for Project Jupiter, its massive planned data center campus in Doña Ana County. The company promises jobs, cleaner energy and minimal water use, but residents and environmental advocates remain skeptical about the long-term impact of AI infrastructure in drought-stricken New Mexico.
A proposed renewable-powered AI data center in rural New Mexico has ignited fierce resistance from residents who fear the project threatens scarce water resources, fragile desert ecosystems and local control. The battle unfolding in Socorro reflects a growing national conflict over the environmental costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
New Mexico has launched a centralized website to help residents identify, report and respond to the threat of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue and can devastate livestock, wildlife and pets. Officials say the platform could become a critical early-warning system against outbreaks.
Facing worsening drought and shrinking freshwater reserves, New Mexico is investing millions in brackish water desalination and underground aquifer mapping. State officials say the initiative could help secure drought-resilient water supplies for future generations, particularly in rural and tribal communities.
With the new funding, thousands of APS students will have more access to outdoor learning opportunities, underscoring the state’s commitment to improving environmental literacy.
A new New Mexico scholarship will cover full in-state tuition for Native American students attending select colleges in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, expanding educational opportunities while strengthening tribal communities and future leadership.
APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey took the opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to district staff–from teachers to drivers and cooks–as another school year ends.
The Albuquerque City Council has approved a gradual increase in the city’s minimum wage, raising it to $15 an hour by 2030. Supporters say the measure will help working families cope with rising living costs, while businesses argue the phased approach gives employers time to adjust. The decision highlights the ongoing debate over wages, affordability and economic growth in New Mexico’s largest city.
A court challenge is testing New Mexico’s universal child care program, but for many families the bigger question is economic: how much money can it save, and what is at stake if the program faces disruption? Here’s what the legal fight means and how the program could help household budgets.
Albuquerque’s proposed gross receipts tax increase offers a real-world lesson in financial literacy—showing how local taxes ripple through prices, small businesses, and household budgets.
New Mexico has reduced cigarette smoking to its lowest level in years, but rising e-cigarette use reveals a new challenge: nicotine addiction is evolving, not disappearing.
From smoky red chile at The Shed to elegant mole at Sazón, Santa Fe’s food scene turns dining into pilgrimage. Here are five restaurants worth planning your trip around.
The 33rd Annual New Mexico Wine Fest transformed Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park into a lively celebration of local wineries, music, food, and community as thousands sampled more than 200 New Mexico-crafted wines over Memorial Day weekend.
New Mexico Cocktail Week returns for its fourth year, highlighting the state’s growing craft cocktail scene with events, tastings, and a shift toward mocktails.
New Mexico agencies are focusing on outreach as the New World screwworm approaches, raising concerns among ranchers about livestock health and economic impacts. This headline matters because the screwworm, eradicated from the U.S. decades ago, has resurged in Mexico and threatens to cross the border.
New Mexico lawmakers spotlighted healthcare after hearing directly from patients, emphasizing urgent concerns about access, affordability, and workforce shortages.
New Mexico's health officials have emphasized that the state's Hantavirus (Sin Nombre Virus) is not transmitted from person to person, which differs from the Andes virus that was responsible for an outbreak aboard a cruise ship. There have been many reports around the world about the Andes virus being transmitted by other people, and this caused people to worry about being able to contract the Andres virus from residents of New Mexico. The Andes virus is the only hantavirus known to be transmitted by another person in South America. The Sin Nombre Virus can only be contracted by contact with infected rodents, or their excrement. There are several ways to help to prevent hantavirus exposure, including disinfecting rodent nests and debris, ensuring that all points of entry into the home are sealed and practicing safe cleanup methods.