Lifestyle & Travel

‘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.

At Pueblo Collective: 13-Year-Old Turns Beading Skills Into a Business

Thirteen-year-old beading artist Nolen Roibal has turned a skill he learned in a summer program into a business offering earrings, bracelets and dream catchers, KOB 4 reports.

Welcome to “The Station”: Corrales Sisters Bring New Life to Historic Buildings Idle for More Than a Decade

Charmayne Kilcup and her sister have revamped a group of historic buildings in Corrales that sat untouched for 15 years and turned them into "The Station," KRQE reports.

From Planter Boxes to Mini Vineyards: Albuquerque Foodscaping Company Helps Homeowners Grow Their Own Food

Albuquerque Foodscaping Company is helping more people turn the idea of home gardening into reality, KOB 4 reports.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary, Hundreds of People Visit

Hundreds of people celebrated the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's 50th anniversary, KOB 4 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.

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.