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NMTD Welcomes Travelers from 50 States and 108 Countries in 2025

New Mexico Tourism Department welcomed an estimated 337,498 travelers from all 50 states and 108 countries in 2025.

New Mexico Women’s Tennis Absorbs Sweep by Zags in Road Trip Finale

A grueling three-match road stretch caught up with the New Mexico Lobos on Sunday as they suffered a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane.

Xcel Energy Warns of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amid Texas, New Mexico Wildfire Risk

Xcel Energy has issued a warning for the northern Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico as critical wildfire conditions move into the region. A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is potentially scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, starting as early as 9:00 AM CT.

NM Lawmakers Push Epstein ‘Truth Commission,’ Critics Warn of Limits

New Mexico lawmakers are moving forward with a proposed “truth commission” to examine possible crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch.

On the Heel on Infant’s Death Due to Listeria Infection, FDA Will Test Infant Formula After Botulism Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Babies

The FDA is testing infant formula and key dairy ingredients after a botulism outbreak hospitalized at least 51 babies, renewing concerns over food safety, oversight, and the risks facing infants and pregnant individuals.

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School’s Fiery Tradition Ends in Settlement After Student Hurt in Blaze

A Santa Fe charter school agrees to a five-year settlement after a Zozobra-style burn injured a 12-year-old, citing alleged safety failures.

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

A man was shot and killed by the police in Downtown Albuquerque. This incident is ranked by APD as the fifth deadliest officer-related shooting this year.

More Than 200 Campers Airlifted as Catastrophic Floods in Missouri Trigger Massive Rescue Effort

Historic flooding swamped southeast Missouri, forcing helicopter rescues, collapsing buildings and leaving one woman missing.

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.

Hotter Weather Returns to New Mexico as Storm Chances Decrease in Southeast

Forecasters expect hotter temperatures to return across New Mexico as thunderstorm chances decrease in the southeastern part of the state. While isolated storms remain possible elsewhere, officials urge residents to prepare for increasing heat and changing weather conditions.