Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life
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.
‘An Incredible Success’: 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Surpasses 900,000 Guest Visits
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.
How New Mexico Is Racing Ahead in the Clean Energy Transition
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.
New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $25 Billion in Privacy Case After Nearly 10 Years the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
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.
New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’
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.
Why New Mexico is Turning to Satellites and AI to Find Hidden Drinking Water Leaks
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.
$40M Broadband Project Targets Nearly 4,000 Rural New Mexico Locations
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.
Data Center Boom in Texas and New Mexico Sparks Climate Concerns
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 Secures Japanese Tech Giant Fujitsu in Major Quantum Computing Push as State Pours $450M Into Emerging Technology
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.
Cell Towers in the Sky: The Next Big Game‑Changer?
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.”
Facing Enrollment Drops by 20,000 Students, APS Starts Community Dialogue on Right-Sizing
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.
Attention Families: APS to Test New ParentSquare Communication System on Saturday
APS reminds parents and guardians that it will test ParentSquare on Saturday as the district prepares to move all its communications to one platform.
APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26
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.
GO Bond 3 to Fund UNM Medical School Expansion, Other Improvements on November 3 Ballot
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.
Where to Join: APS Releases Community Meeting Schedule for School Right-Sizing
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.
New Mexico Lawmakers Debate Tax Relief as Families Struggle with Rising Costs
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 Helps Save Flood-Ravaged New Mexico Communities With $50,000 Donation
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 Extends Tax Deadlines for Flood-Hit Residents and Businesses: What Everyone Should Know
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.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life
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.
‘An Incredible Success’: 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Surpasses 900,000 Guest Visits
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.
How New Mexico Is Racing Ahead in the Clean Energy Transition
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.
New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $25 Billion in Privacy Case After Nearly 10 Years the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
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.
New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’
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.
Why New Mexico is Turning to Satellites and AI to Find Hidden Drinking Water Leaks
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.
$40M Broadband Project Targets Nearly 4,000 Rural New Mexico Locations
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.
Data Center Boom in Texas and New Mexico Sparks Climate Concerns
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 Secures Japanese Tech Giant Fujitsu in Major Quantum Computing Push as State Pours $450M Into Emerging Technology
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.
Cell Towers in the Sky: The Next Big Game‑Changer?
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.”
Facing Enrollment Drops by 20,000 Students, APS Starts Community Dialogue on Right-Sizing
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.
Attention Families: APS to Test New ParentSquare Communication System on Saturday
APS reminds parents and guardians that it will test ParentSquare on Saturday as the district prepares to move all its communications to one platform.
APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26
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.
GO Bond 3 to Fund UNM Medical School Expansion, Other Improvements on November 3 Ballot
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.
Where to Join: APS Releases Community Meeting Schedule for School Right-Sizing
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.
New Mexico Lawmakers Debate Tax Relief as Families Struggle with Rising Costs
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 Helps Save Flood-Ravaged New Mexico Communities With $50,000 Donation
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 Extends Tax Deadlines for Flood-Hit Residents and Businesses: What Everyone Should Know
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.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life
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.
‘An Incredible Success’: 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Surpasses 900,000 Guest Visits
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.
How New Mexico Is Racing Ahead in the Clean Energy Transition
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.
New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $25 Billion in Privacy Case After Nearly 10 Years the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
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.
New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’
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.
Why New Mexico is Turning to Satellites and AI to Find Hidden Drinking Water Leaks
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.
$40M Broadband Project Targets Nearly 4,000 Rural New Mexico Locations
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.
Data Center Boom in Texas and New Mexico Sparks Climate Concerns
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 Secures Japanese Tech Giant Fujitsu in Major Quantum Computing Push as State Pours $450M Into Emerging Technology
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.
Cell Towers in the Sky: The Next Big Game‑Changer?
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.”
Facing Enrollment Drops by 20,000 Students, APS Starts Community Dialogue on Right-Sizing
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.
Attention Families: APS to Test New ParentSquare Communication System on Saturday
APS reminds parents and guardians that it will test ParentSquare on Saturday as the district prepares to move all its communications to one platform.
APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26
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.
GO Bond 3 to Fund UNM Medical School Expansion, Other Improvements on November 3 Ballot
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.
Where to Join: APS Releases Community Meeting Schedule for School Right-Sizing
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.
New Mexico Lawmakers Debate Tax Relief as Families Struggle with Rising Costs
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 Helps Save Flood-Ravaged New Mexico Communities With $50,000 Donation
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 Extends Tax Deadlines for Flood-Hit Residents and Businesses: What Everyone Should Know
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.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life
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.
Severe Weather Threat Continues Across New Mexico as Powerful Storm System Moves Through Southwest
New Mexico faces an elevated risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday and Friday, with large hail, damaging winds, possible tornadoes and flash flooding threatening western and central parts of the state.
Community Health at Risk: Councils Warn One-Time Appropriations Endanger Essential Services, Push for Recurring Funds
New Mexico’s 43 county and tribal health councils are urging lawmakers to provide recurring funding, warning that annual one-time allocations threaten staff retention, long-term planning and essential services for rural communities.
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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State
The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.
Winter is Coming: New Mexico’s First Freezing Temperatures Are Just Days Away as Summer’s Grip Begins to Loosen
While much of New Mexico is still baking in late-summer heat, the state's highest communities are already closing in on their typical first freeze, with Red River averaging its first 32°F night around September 7.
El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.
After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.
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