New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection believed to be linked to unpasteurized milk consumed during pregnancy.

New Mexico lawmakers have approved a $1.5 billion transportation bonding package, sending the measure to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk and setting the stage for long-term funding of road and bridge projects without new fuel taxes.

This February, for Children’s Dental Health Month, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health reminds the public that dental health affects children’s lives.

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.

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.

New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection believed to be linked to unpasteurized milk consumed during pregnancy.

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announces the “Smart Campus’ initiative to create a modern and enhanced learning environment for students.

New Mexico lawmakers have approved a $1.5 billion transportation bonding package, sending the measure to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk and setting the stage for long-term funding of road and bridge projects without new fuel taxes.

BeKind UNM is back to celebrate and spread kindness this February.

This February, for Children’s Dental Health Month, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health reminds the public that dental health affects children’s lives.

Las Cruces has ended its partnership with film studio 828 Productions after the company failed to fulfill its investment and job creation promises, and the city is seeking to claw back about $1.3 million in public funds. The move highlights challenges and accountability questions in economic incentive deals for local development.

New state investment and private partnerships are positioning downtown Albuquerque as a potential hub for quantum innovation, with QuEra computing serving as the anchor tenant for a new public-supported quantum laboratory. The initiative aims to turn cutting-edge research into commercial companies and high-skill jobs in New Mexico’s growing technology sector.

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.