Albuquerque police have arrested a second suspect in the city’s first homicide of 2026, marking continued progress in the investigation into a New Year’s Day killing in downtown Albuquerque.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation says progress is underway on repairs to the historic Oñate Bridge in Española, which has been closed since June 7, 2025, due to safety concerns tied to erosion at one of its piers. The bridge was shut down ahead of the monsoon season after inspections and hydraulic modeling showed deterioration that could pose a risk during periods of high river flow.

Last Tuesday, January 20, many high schools around Albuquerque...

Canadian pipe manufacturer Endurance Technologies is set to open its first U.S. facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, creating 43 jobs and investing $18.6 million over the next three years. The move supports the state’s broader push to attract manufacturing and diversify its economy.

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that so-called “home wrecker” lawsuits are incompatible with the state’s no-fault divorce system, effectively ending a legal practice once allowed in only a handful of US states.

New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.

Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.

New research argues that terraforming Mars should be studied as a long-term scientific program, not science fiction, as advances in space technology and biology reshape what may be possible.

Scientists from Osaka University and US collaborators have developed ‘two-faced’ Janus nanoparticles that help antibiotics penetrate superbugs. This breakthrough could restore the effectiveness of existing drugs against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.

A recent study finds that satellites from Amazon’s planned internet constellation exceed brightness limits set by astronomers, adding to growing concerns that satellite megaconstellations could interfere with observations of the universe.

Long dismissed as wastelands, India’s grasslands may be among its oldest ecosystems. A new study using centuries-old stories and poems explains why mislabeling savannas could undermine climate and conservation efforts.

The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents recently held a meeting to address key developments at the institution, including the phases in selecting a new university president.

Albuquerque police have arrested a second suspect in the city’s first homicide of 2026, marking continued progress in the investigation into a New Year’s Day killing in downtown Albuquerque.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation says progress is underway on repairs to the historic Oñate Bridge in Española, which has been closed since June 7, 2025, due to safety concerns tied to erosion at one of its piers. The bridge was shut down ahead of the monsoon season after inspections and hydraulic modeling showed deterioration that could pose a risk during periods of high river flow.

A UNM graduate opens Monaco Market in Albuquerque, bringing the world’s viral snacks to the city.

The 2026 regular session of the New Mexico Legislature opened in Santa Fe with lawmakers confronting budget priorities, health care access, and infrastructure spending amid economic headwinds. With Democrats controlling both chambers and a packed policy agenda, early action reflects efforts to balance fiscal discipline with long-term investment.

A former treasurer of a New Mexico abbey has been indicted on federal charges alleging he stole more than $2 million from church funds and filed a false tax return, authorities say. The case, brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico, highlights the severe legal consequences of alleged financial misconduct within nonprofit religious organizations.

City of Santa Fe, N.M., is hosting a Jan. 28 public meeting to explain new software for managing short-term rental lodging tax collection and compliance, as updated permit renewal and tax reporting processes take effect; hosts should prepare for changes to filing, record-keeping and enforcement.

New Mexico legislators say improving health care access will take time and sustained policy action as lawmakers weigh proposals on Medicaid support, insurance affordability and provider shortages. The comments reflect ongoing efforts in Santa Fe to address cost, coverage and availability gaps that affect medical access across the state.

Cuts to federal food assistance are intensifying food insecurity for refugee families in New Mexico, where many residents rely on SNAP benefits to afford groceries. With federal eligibility narrowing and local food banks preparing for higher demand, the loss of aid is reshaping household budgets and community support structures.