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Cell Towers in the Sky: The Next Big Game‑Changer?

Sceye's high-altitude airship flew nearly 30,000 kilometers from New Mexico to Japan and back, delivering mobile broadband to ordinary smartphones from the stratosphere, the company said.

New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative

New Mexico launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program Oct. 1, opening a new pathway for local producers and processors to inspect and sell their products within state lines, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

October Celestial Events: Saturn, Meteor Showers, and Planetary Encounters in New Mexico Skies

New Mexico’s October night skies offer a month of celestial highlights, including Saturn at opposition, the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers, and close encounters between the moon and neighboring planets. Discover where and when to look for these astronomical events.

Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts

The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, Albuquerque Public Schools said.

New Mexico Introduces ‘Yucky the Yucca’ Mascot to Fight Littering

New Mexico has introduced Yucky the Yucca, a prickly cartoon mascot urging residents to stop littering and join community cleanups, as part of the state's Breaking Bad Habits campaign.

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18-Year-Old Student Arrested Over Gallup High School Shooting Threat

KOAT reported that Gallup police have taken student Daniel Herrera into custody over alleged threats to commit a school shooting.

Respiratory Illness Season Is Here: New Mexico Sees Spike In Flu Cases

Based on a report by KOAT, New Mexico health officials said rising flu activity signals the start of the respiratory illness season in the state.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor-Elect Deb Haaland Hold Transition Talks

KOB 4, in a news report, said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Gov.-elect Deb Haaland discussed a “smooth transition of power” on Friday.

Need Free Dental Services? Head to Tingley Coliseum on November 7 for New Mexico Mission of Mercy’s Dental Clinic

The free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will continue tomorrow, offering various dental services to patients, KOB 4 reports.

NMDOT: NM 309 at River Bridge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Safety Concerns

According to KOB 4, the New Mexico Department of Transportation implemented the road closure on State Road 309 at the river bridge as a precautionary measure while crews examine the area.