Science & Technology

Mystery Ad Campaign Backs Data Center Project. And Why No One’s Owning Up to It.

Mailers and online ads promoting the Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico have raised transparency concerns because the group behind them has not disclosed its funding, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Lawmakers Push Final Tax Incentive Package to Anchor Fusion and Quantum Industries

New Mexico lawmakers moved to approve a package of tax incentives aimed at anchoring fusion energy and quantum computing industries in the state as the 30-day session adjourned, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram

The New Mexico Attorney General's Office alleged in a Santa Fe courtroom that Meta lied about the harms Facebook and Instagram pose to teens and children, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

New Mexico officials are pushing to tighten laws amid the increasing use of artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of children, KOAT reports.

Sunspot Solar Observatory Closed After Mercury Spill, Reviving Memories of 2018 Shutdown

The Sunspot Solar Observatory in Otero County closed after liquid mercury was found on the platform of its main telescope, the Albuquerque Journal 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.