New Mexico’s largest reservoir has plunged to just 1.4% capacity after years of drought and record-breaking early snowmelt, exposing debris and raising fresh fears over the future of the Rio Grande’s water supply.
Recent bear sightings have caused alarm among the public, especially following reports of a man’s death after a bear attack. Along with these reports, unverified claims have spread online about bear behavior, their impact on neighborhoods, and how authorities are addressing the issue.
Albuquerque is launching three new water projects, including two new aquifer storage sites officials say will triple the city's 1 billion-gallon supply, KOB 4 reports.
A New Mexico man has died in a rare bear attack, prompting urgent warnings about what to do if you encounter a bear — and why running could make a terrifying situation even worse.
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.
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 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.
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.
Santa Fe police evacuated City Hall after a city employee was handed a suspicious package meant for Mayor Michael Garcia, the Santa Fe Police Department said.
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