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A Cause for Concern? Study Maps Potential Gemsbok Expansion Beyond New Mexico by 2100

Beyond the Headline November 3, 2026 0

A University of Illinois study projects gemsbok habitat could expand across the Southwest by 2100, while New Mexico wildlife managers report the state's oryx population has remained stable.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Brant's Exclusive November 3, 2026 0

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

Daily Reports October 24, 2026 0

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

Tau Herculids Meteor Shower That Could Surprise Everyone Peaks Tonight — And New Mexico May Have Front-Row Seats

Brant's Exclusive May 30, 2026 0

New Mexico’s renowned dark skies could become the stage for the Tau Herculids meteor shower on the night of May 30 to May 31. Known for its unpredictable nature, this celestial event—born from the shattered fragments of comet 73P/Schwassmann–Wachmann 3—may deliver anything from a quiet show to a surprise burst of meteors.

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

Crime & Public Safety July 5, 2026 0

Albuquerque police fatally shot a 41-year-old man late on July 3 after hearing gunfire and running toward the scene Downtown, KOB 4 reports.

New Mexico Could be Stuck with 8 AM Winter Sunrises if America Finally Abandons Its Twice-Yearly Ritual of Changing the Clocks and Shifts to...

Brant's Exclusive August 14, 2026 0

Permanent daylight saving time could push New Mexico winter sunrises past 8am, sparking a fierce debate over dark mornings and brighter evenings.

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Conservation Groups Protest BLM Plan That Could Allow 12,000 New Oil Wells in SE New Mexico

Environmental Groups Warn Heinrich Permitting Bill Threatens New Mexico Environmental Safeguards

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A Cause for Concern? Study Maps Potential Gemsbok Expansion Beyond New Mexico by 2100

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

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Tau Herculids Meteor Shower That Could Surprise Everyone Peaks Tonight — And New Mexico May Have Front-Row Seats

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

New Mexico Could be Stuck with 8 AM Winter Sunrises if America Finally Abandons Its Twice-Yearly Ritual of Changing the Clocks and Shifts to...

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