Lifestyle & Travel

What to Know About Sister Blandina Segale, the Nun Who Tamed the Wild West

Known as the “Fastest Nun in the West,” Sister Blandina Segale built schools, confronted lynch mobs and befriended Billy the Kid. Now, the Vatican has moved her one step closer to sainthood, renewing interest in one of the most remarkable figures in Southwestern history.

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort Offers Healing Waters and Farm‑Fresh Dining in New Mexico’s High Desert

Ojo Santa Fe continues New Mexico’s tradition of healing waters, offering modern travelers a restorative retreat. Guests can experience yoga, hiking, biking, and even daily puppy play alongside luxurious lodging and wellness packages.

They Gathered in Candlelight for Juniper Blessing. In Santa Fe, Grief Became a Call to Remember.

Mourners filled the Santa Fe Plaza for a vigil honoring Juniper Blessing, a 19-year-old New Mexican killed in Seattle, KOAT reports.

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.

Land and Labor: The Nakayama Family’s Legacy in Southern New Mexico Agriculture

New Mexico State University opened an exhibit on the Nakayama family, Japanese American farmers who helped shape southern New Mexico agriculture, the university said in a news release.

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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.