Events

‘To Honor the Identity of Native People’: New Mexico Gears Up for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12

Santa Fe and Albuquerque planned powwows, markets and cultural events for Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 12, KOAT reports.

Thousands Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Albuquerque’s Freedom Fourth

Thousands of families gathered at Balloon Fiesta Park for Albuquerque's Freedom Fourth, enjoying live music, face painting and fireworks, KOB 4 reports.

50 Years of Albuquerque Pride

On Saturday, Route 66 was filled with music, pride, and people cheering for 50 years of Albuquerque’s Pride Parade.  The parade began at Wellesley and...

Sip, Savor, Celebrate, and More — Cocktail Week Takes Over New Mexico

The fourth annual New Mexico Cocktail Week ran from May 30 through June 7 at bars, restaurants and distilleries across the state, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Lobos Secure First-Round Win in NIT

On Wednesday night, The Pit hosted the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), where the Lobos delivered a dominant performance against Sam...

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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.

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

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.