New Mexico

New Mexico Wants to Grow Its Own Bioscience Talent — Starting With Internship

The NMBA rolls out a statewide internship program linking students with labs and startups, aiming to build a strong local bioscience workforce.

Texas Eyes Annexing Eastern New Mexico Counties

FARMINGTON, N.M. — The race for New Mexico’s House District 4 is heating up ahead of the 2026 primary elections. Incumbent Rep. Joseph Hernandez...

Wildfire and Flood Risks Push Thousands of New Mexicans

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico—Thousands of people in New Mexico are losing their property insurance as the risk of wildfires and floods rises across the state....

Wildlife-Driven Rabies Persists: First 2026 Case Surfaces in Bobcat Attack

A rabid bobcat in Sierra County marks New Mexico’s first case of 2026, underscoring persistent wildlife-driven transmission risks.

New Mexico Schools Score Big: Defibrillators Now Required at All Sports Events Under Lifesaving Law

A new New Mexico law requires schools to install AEDs and train staff for cardiac emergencies during athletic activities to prevent sudden cardiac deaths.

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New Mexico-Based Artist Built a 30-Foot Coyote Head in the New Mexico Desert—and You Can Sleep Inside It

An artist in Arroyo Hondo, N.M., built a 30-foot guest house shaped like a giant coyote head, turning a fantastical dream into a unique Airbnb.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of New Mexico as Monsoon Storms Build

Flash Flood Watch issued for Ruidoso burn scars and western New Mexico as storms bring heavy rain, flooding risks, and afternoon thunderstorm activity.

This Overlooked New Mexico Town Might Be the Best Weekend Getaway Yet

Ruidoso, N.M., is welcoming travelers back for a cool mountain getaway as the village continues to recover from 2024 fires and floods.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.

Forget the Desert—This Mountain Village Is One of New Mexico’s Go-To Weekend Getaways

Families, as New Mexico sizzles,are escaping to Ruidoso's cool mountain pines, shaded lakes, and outdoor trails for the ideal weekend getaway.