New Mexico

DOJ to Review New Mexico’s Sunshine Law — Why it Matters and What Happens Next

The New Mexico Department of Justice is reviewing the state’s Sunshine Law. Here’s why the study matters for transparency and what could follow.

Police: Two Suspects Accused of Shooting an Officer Arrested After a Multi-day Hunt

Police arrested Jovan Martinez and Makaela Johnson in the Fort Sumner area days after authorities say they fired at a state trooper during a traffic stop near Vaughn. The officer was not injured.

New Mexico Logs First Measles Case of 2026 as Inmate Tests Positive: What to Watch and More

A federal inmate in southern New Mexico has tested positive for measles, marking the state’s first confirmed case of 2026. Health officials say no public exposure sites have been identified and vaccination remains the best protection.

Bernalillo County Shifts to New IPRA Portal, Sets Feb 27 Shutdown of Old System

Bernalillo County is rolling out a new IPRA request system, closing NextRequest on Feb 27 and launching JustFOIA on March 2.

School to Host Stephen Vladeck for Dennis Chavez Lecture on Saving the Supreme Court

The University of New Mexico School of Law will host constitutional law expert Stephen Vladeck for this year’s Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship, tackling the future of the US Supreme Court and the stakes for civil rights and democracy.

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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.

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.

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.