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Congress Tackled the Housing Affordability Crisis Without the President’s Signature — Here’s How

A major bipartisan housing bill became law automatically after Donald Trump withheld his signature. It’s the biggest housing policy shift in decades.

What the Supreme Court Rio Grande Settlement Means for New Mexico and Texas

Texas and New Mexico settled their Supreme Court water war, but New Mexico faces a $150M battle to cut groundwater use amid drought.

‘In Sickness and In Health’ Came Early for This Newlywed After a Nightmare Honeymoon at Yellowstone

A Wisconsin woman’s Yellowstone honeymoon took an unexpected turn when she contracted a foodborne parasite linked to a multi-state outbreak.

Why Meta’s California Appeal Could Shape the Future of New Mexico’s $375M Social Media Case

Meta's California appeal offers a preview of the next legal battle in New Mexico, where a $375 million verdict could face years of appeals.

What People Know (or Are Learning) About Data Centers

From Wisconsin farms to New Mexico’s desert, Americans are discovering the massive electricity, water and community costs behind AI data centers. Project Jupiter highlights the tensions.

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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.

‘Hit-and-Miss’ Fishing Nightmare Grips New Mexico

New Mexico’s fishermen are facing a brutal September as critically low water levels, rising temperatures and toxic algae blooms transform some of the state’s best-known fishing waters. While anglers are still landing trophy trout on the San Juan River and finding catches at a handful of reservoirs, other rivers have dwindled to dangerously low flows, leaving fish stressed and fishermen wondering how much longer the state’s fishing season can survive.

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.

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.

Weekend Monsoon Chaos Around New Mexico: Thunderstorms, Lightning, and Flash Flood Threat Loom

New Mexico faces a stormy late-summer weekend as monsoon moisture brings thunderstorms, lightning, erratic winds and flash flood risks, including a Flood Watch for the Ruidoso burn scars.