Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Secures $400,000 Donation For Outdoor Balloon Adventure
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum recently received a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation to help fund the Outdoor Balloon Adventure project.
How Dirt Bikers and Overlanders Are Propping Up Rural Economies. New Mexico Survey Wants to Know.
Wildlife officials want to know exactly how much cash adventurers pour into gas, gear, food and lodgings as they roam the state’s remote backcountry – data they say could help keep those trails open for good.
Aging Hatch Farmers Fear They May Be the Last to Work Century-Old Family Lands After Flood, Drought
Aging farmers in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley, whose families have worked the same land for up to a century, fear they may be the last generation to do so after drought, disease and a catastrophic September flood produced historic losses to chile and pecan crops.
Department of Interior Cancels National Park Contracts, Claims Conflict With Administration Priorities
The U.S. Department of the Interior has canceled maintenance and programming contracts at parks nationwide, including several New Mexico sites, saying the deals conflicted with the best interests of the American people and current administration goals. Nearly 1,500 other projects were also downgraded to low priority.
New Mexico Marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day With Statewide Celebrations
Communities across New Mexico celebrated the Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with events honoring Native peoples’ contributions to the state.
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.”
New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040
New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.
AI Safety Warning Puts New Mexico Lawmakers On Alert as Researcher Says Companies Are ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
An Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” has prompted New Mexico lawmakers to call for stronger AI safety safeguards.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, while unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and a faster, more efficient C2 modem.
UNM Weighs New Rural Health Facilities in San Miguel County, Says No Deal to Buy Las Vegas Hospital
The University of New Mexico is exploring options to expand health care access in San Miguel County after lawmakers approved $15 million for new clinical facilities. UNM says it has no current plans to acquire Alta Vista Regional Hospital, despite recent claims linking the hospital to a planned expansion of abortion services.
Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts
The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, honoring her excellence and impact as an educator both inside and outside the classroom.
New Mexico Education Officials Seek $5.9B Budget, Target Math, Reading, and Absenteeism Improvement
New Mexico education officials are seeking a $5.9 billion public school budget, with millions earmarked for literacy, maths intervention, career training, after-school programmes and tribal education as the state grapples with persistent attendance problems.
From Cafeteria Scraps to Garden Soil: APS Pilots Food Waste Diversion Program
Albuquerque Public Schools recently launched a new environmental initiative that turns food scraps into compost. The district says the program aims to keep the waste out of landfills and give it a more meaningful purpose instead.
Local Judges Bring Civics Lessons From the Courtroom to Middle Schools
Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.
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.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
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Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Secures $400,000 Donation For Outdoor Balloon Adventure
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum recently received a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation to help fund the Outdoor Balloon Adventure project.
How Dirt Bikers and Overlanders Are Propping Up Rural Economies. New Mexico Survey Wants to Know.
Wildlife officials want to know exactly how much cash adventurers pour into gas, gear, food and lodgings as they roam the state’s remote backcountry – data they say could help keep those trails open for good.
Aging Hatch Farmers Fear They May Be the Last to Work Century-Old Family Lands After Flood, Drought
Aging farmers in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley, whose families have worked the same land for up to a century, fear they may be the last generation to do so after drought, disease and a catastrophic September flood produced historic losses to chile and pecan crops.
Department of Interior Cancels National Park Contracts, Claims Conflict With Administration Priorities
The U.S. Department of the Interior has canceled maintenance and programming contracts at parks nationwide, including several New Mexico sites, saying the deals conflicted with the best interests of the American people and current administration goals. Nearly 1,500 other projects were also downgraded to low priority.
New Mexico Marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day With Statewide Celebrations
Communities across New Mexico celebrated the Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with events honoring Native peoples’ contributions to the state.
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.”
New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040
New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.
AI Safety Warning Puts New Mexico Lawmakers On Alert as Researcher Says Companies Are ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
An Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” has prompted New Mexico lawmakers to call for stronger AI safety safeguards.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, while unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and a faster, more efficient C2 modem.
UNM Weighs New Rural Health Facilities in San Miguel County, Says No Deal to Buy Las Vegas Hospital
The University of New Mexico is exploring options to expand health care access in San Miguel County after lawmakers approved $15 million for new clinical facilities. UNM says it has no current plans to acquire Alta Vista Regional Hospital, despite recent claims linking the hospital to a planned expansion of abortion services.
Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts
The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, honoring her excellence and impact as an educator both inside and outside the classroom.
New Mexico Education Officials Seek $5.9B Budget, Target Math, Reading, and Absenteeism Improvement
New Mexico education officials are seeking a $5.9 billion public school budget, with millions earmarked for literacy, maths intervention, career training, after-school programmes and tribal education as the state grapples with persistent attendance problems.
From Cafeteria Scraps to Garden Soil: APS Pilots Food Waste Diversion Program
Albuquerque Public Schools recently launched a new environmental initiative that turns food scraps into compost. The district says the program aims to keep the waste out of landfills and give it a more meaningful purpose instead.
Local Judges Bring Civics Lessons From the Courtroom to Middle Schools
Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.
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.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Secures $400,000 Donation For Outdoor Balloon Adventure
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum recently received a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation to help fund the Outdoor Balloon Adventure project.
How Dirt Bikers and Overlanders Are Propping Up Rural Economies. New Mexico Survey Wants to Know.
Wildlife officials want to know exactly how much cash adventurers pour into gas, gear, food and lodgings as they roam the state’s remote backcountry – data they say could help keep those trails open for good.
Aging Hatch Farmers Fear They May Be the Last to Work Century-Old Family Lands After Flood, Drought
Aging farmers in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley, whose families have worked the same land for up to a century, fear they may be the last generation to do so after drought, disease and a catastrophic September flood produced historic losses to chile and pecan crops.
Department of Interior Cancels National Park Contracts, Claims Conflict With Administration Priorities
The U.S. Department of the Interior has canceled maintenance and programming contracts at parks nationwide, including several New Mexico sites, saying the deals conflicted with the best interests of the American people and current administration goals. Nearly 1,500 other projects were also downgraded to low priority.
New Mexico Marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day With Statewide Celebrations
Communities across New Mexico celebrated the Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with events honoring Native peoples’ contributions to the state.
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.”
New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040
New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.
AI Safety Warning Puts New Mexico Lawmakers On Alert as Researcher Says Companies Are ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
An Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” has prompted New Mexico lawmakers to call for stronger AI safety safeguards.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, while unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and a faster, more efficient C2 modem.
UNM Weighs New Rural Health Facilities in San Miguel County, Says No Deal to Buy Las Vegas Hospital
The University of New Mexico is exploring options to expand health care access in San Miguel County after lawmakers approved $15 million for new clinical facilities. UNM says it has no current plans to acquire Alta Vista Regional Hospital, despite recent claims linking the hospital to a planned expansion of abortion services.
Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts
The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, honoring her excellence and impact as an educator both inside and outside the classroom.
New Mexico Education Officials Seek $5.9B Budget, Target Math, Reading, and Absenteeism Improvement
New Mexico education officials are seeking a $5.9 billion public school budget, with millions earmarked for literacy, maths intervention, career training, after-school programmes and tribal education as the state grapples with persistent attendance problems.
From Cafeteria Scraps to Garden Soil: APS Pilots Food Waste Diversion Program
Albuquerque Public Schools recently launched a new environmental initiative that turns food scraps into compost. The district says the program aims to keep the waste out of landfills and give it a more meaningful purpose instead.
Local Judges Bring Civics Lessons From the Courtroom to Middle Schools
Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.
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.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
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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.
Woman, 61, Dies After Car Gets Stuck on Tracks as Train Approaches in Bosque, Valencia County Fire Chief Says
Authorities confirmed the death of 61-year-old Annette Ariaz after a train struck her orange Subaru at the intersection of Highways 116 and 346 in Bosque on Monday morning.
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Secures $400,000 Donation For Outdoor Balloon Adventure
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum recently received a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation to help fund the Outdoor Balloon Adventure project.
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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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