As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.
Following this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, organizers announced that the event drew 901, 720 guest visits, the third highest figure recorded since 2011.
New Mexico reached its 2030 renewable energy target six years early, driven by ambitious legislation, abundant wind and solar resources, and investments in clean energy infrastructure.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in civil penalties after a jury found the company violated the state’s consumer protection law more than 43 million times in a case involving Facebook’s data privacy practices.
NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.
New Mexico is using satellite technology and artificial intelligence to find hidden drinking water leaks, with repairs to 216 identified leaks potentially saving 328 million gallons annually and cutting water production costs by $505,000.
A $40 million fiber-optic project aims to bring high-speed internet to 3,935 unserved and underserved locations across five northern New Mexico counties, expanding access to education, telehealth and remote work. Backed largely by federal funding, the project could be completed by 2030 after environmental reviews and permitting.
The rapid expansion of AI data centers in southern New Mexico and West Texas is raising concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, water shortages, rising electricity demand, and public health. As officials promote climate goals, major projects backed by tax incentives are testing the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
New Mexico is investing more than $450 million in quantum technology as Japanese tech giant Fujitsu partners with the state to establish a quantum computing research center, expanding opportunities for scientific research, high-skilled jobs and innovation.
Sceye’s high-altitude airship completed a nearly 30,000-kilometer flight from New Mexico to Japan and back, successfully delivering mobile broadband to ordinary smartphones from the stratosphere in a major test of “cell towers in the sky.”
Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking community input on how to manage underused school buildings after enrollment fell by nearly 20,000 students since 2018. District officials say no school closures or consolidations have been proposed.
If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.
New Mexico voters will decide Nov. 3 on a bond measure that includes $116 million for a new University of New Mexico medical school building that could nearly double enrollment and help address rural doctor shortages.
Albuquerque Public Schools is inviting you to share your input on how the district can best serve students amid declining enrollment. Check the schedule of the upcoming community meetings to learn when and where you can participate.
As New Mexicans struggle with rising grocery, gas and utility costs, lawmakers are debating competing ways to ease the burden. Republican proposals to phase out personal income taxes face questions about who would benefit most, while Democrats are pushing higher wages and expanded child tax credits to help working families.
STACK Infrastructure is giving $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico to aid recovery in Doña Ana County after severe flooding. The donation follows the company’s emergency work to protect critical water and wastewater systems.
New Mexico taxpayers affected by September flooding have extra time to file and pay, with personal income tax deadlines pushed to January 15, 2027, and several business tax deadlines extended to January 25. The state is also waiving eligible penalties and interest.
