New Mexico

New Mexico

New Mexico’s Universal Childcare Program is Costing More Than Expected — and the Bills Are Already Piling Up

New Mexico’s ambitious universal childcare expansion is drawing thousands of new families into the system — but unexpected enrollment growth is straining state budgets and raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of one of the nation’s most closely watched early childhood initiatives.
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Expanded Child Care is Progress. But New Mexico’s Families Still Face a 15,000-Seat Gap.

Despite major investments in early childhood education, New Mexico still faces a severe shortage of child care seats, leaving thousands of families struggling to find reliable care.
Education

Santa Fe Public Schools Face Tough Math—Declining Enrollment, Growing Bills

With enrollment projected to fall below 10,000 students, Santa Fe Public Schools is confronting rising labor costs, substitute teacher contract disputes, and difficult budget decisions that could reshape programs and staffing across the district.
New Mexico

Water Rights on the Line: Why the Pecos River Dispute Matters for Everyone

Pecos River tensions are testing New Mexico’s landmark public access ruling and could reshape water rights across the West.
New Mexico

What the New Rio Rancho Mayor Set Eyes On? – Here Is What You Need To Know

After more than a decade of leadership, Rio Rancho now has a new mayor. What's in store for the new mayor? You can find it out here.
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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Warning Across New Mexico Due to Monsoon Storms

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Monsoon storms continue across parts of New Mexico to start the week, bringing heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and the potential for localized flooding. Forecasters urge residents to stay weather aware as seasonal moisture fuels widespread afternoon and evening thunderstorms.