New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.

A wildfire burning near Interstate 40 in Quay County, New Mexico has spread across about 1,000 acres with firefighters reporting zero containment. The fire prompted road closures, evacuation advisories, and an ongoing response from state and local fire crews.

Hidden in New Mexico’s desert is the Bandera Volcano Ice Cave, a lava-formed tunnel that has stayed below freezing for more than 3,400 years, preserving thick layers of ice and offering scientists a rare natural laboratory.

New Mexico still ranks near the bottom in national K–12 education rankings, but recent state data show improvements in reading proficiency and mixed results across education levels.

Nearly $47 million in transportation funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation goes beyond roads and bridges. The projects touch daily life—making streets safer, strengthening public transit, cutting emissions, and helping rural and Tribal communities close long-standing infrastructure gaps.

German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.

More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.

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.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Center for Fire Resilient Ecosystems and Society (FiRES) remains committed to helping communities address wildfire impacts through research and initiatives.

Construction on the Alumni Pond renovation project at New Mexico State University (NMSU) started last month, supporting reinvest in key campus amenities.

New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.

A wildfire burning near Interstate 40 in Quay County, New Mexico has spread across about 1,000 acres with firefighters reporting zero containment. The fire prompted road closures, evacuation advisories, and an ongoing response from state and local fire crews.

Navajo Technical University (NTU) students interacted with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham during the recent Annual American Indian Day.

New Mexico lawmakers are considering expanding a technology jobs R&D tax credit as the state competes for advanced energy, aerospace, and computing investment. HB 27 would revisit incentives that currently offer up to 5% of qualified R&D spending—10% in rural areas—according to an LFC assessment.

New Mexico’s Senate Bill 177 would move and appropriate state dollars toward tech-focused economic development, including innovation hubs, workforce programs, and matching funds tied to federal AI and quantum initiatives. Supporters say the measure is designed to turn lab and university research into businesses that stay in-state, while critics are expected to focus on scale and oversight.

Los Alamos National Laboratory said it spent about $2.9 billion in New Mexico during FY2025, according to its annual economic impact report, alongside a $5.28 billion budget and more than 16,000 employees (excluding contractors).

Two startups—New Mexico’s Guide Theory and Denver’s SouthLight Services—each won $10,000 at CNM Ingenuity’s Ski Lift Pitch in Taos Ski Valley, as the event added a new out-of-state prize and showcased four finalists.

Moody’s upgraded New Mexico’s issuer rating to Aa1 from Aa2, citing governance and steps to reduce reliance on volatile oil-and-gas revenue. The move can lower borrowing costs over time, but analysts and officials are watching federal funding risks and the durability of the state’s revenue shift toward recurring investment income.