Environment & Wildlife

5 Facts About New World Screwworm: The Flesh-Eating Fly Whose Larvae Burrow Into Living Animals is Making a Comeback Across the Americas

The flesh-eating New World Screwworm fly is making a terrifying comeback across the Americas. Here are five alarming facts about the parasite threatening livestock, wildlife and humans.

New Mexico Chile Faces a 20% to 50% Shortfall as Heat, Disease and Drought Hit the Harvest

The New Mexico Chile Association is warning of a 20% to 50% shortfall in the state's red and green chile this year, KOB 4 reports.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

Renewable energy projects on New Mexico's state trust lands are already bringing in millions of dollars and could generate about $2.5 billion in revenue by 2040, Source NM reports.

Why Resistance to Trump’s Uranium Push is Growing in New Mexico

New Mexico's resistance to Trump's push for expanded uranium mining is growing, fueled by concerns over contaminated land, water and the unfinished cleanup of legacy mining sites.

Shoes, Teddy Bears and Squash Pulled From Albuquerque Power Lines in City-PNM Cleanup

The city of Albuquerque and PNM recently cleared power lines of dangling items, including shoes, teddy bears and even a pair of squash, KRQE reports.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

Albuquerque Public Schools will begin accepting school transfer requests for the 2027-28 school year on Oct. 26, the district said.