Daily Archives: May 25, 2026

What’s New in New Mexico Wildlife Center?-Sunday Special Event Kicked Off

New Mexico Wildlife Center has unofficially started summer by showing the Black-footed ferret. The Wildlife Center will feature more of the rare animals from the state.

Live Music, Local Crafts, and 200+ New Mexico wines—Annual Wine Fest Became the Ultimate Late-Spring Hangout

The 33rd Annual New Mexico Wine Fest transformed Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park into a lively celebration of local wineries, music, food, and community as thousands sampled more than 200 New Mexico-crafted wines over Memorial Day weekend.

Albuquerque Museum Opens “The Other Route 66” Exhibition

Beginning June 6, 2026, The Albuquerque Museum will be hosting The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, Identity and Place: a combination of scholarship and a musical program. Route 66 means so much more than just a highway; it is a cultural icon of migration, identity and community that will forever have an impact on New Mexico and the United States.

3D Hummingbird Workshop Lets You Craft Art and Culture

In the 3D Hummingbird Workshop at Santa Fe, participants will have the opportunity to design and make a stained glass ornament in the shape of a hummingbird (using Tiffany techniques) during a two-hour class. This title emphasises how the class is a wonderful way to engage both local residents and visitors to New Mexico

Can a Town Afford Justice? How New Mexico’s Civil Rights Law is Pushing Small-town Budgets to the Brink.

Five years after New Mexico dismantled qualified immunity, county governments say soaring insurance costs and civil rights lawsuits are straining already fragile budgets. Supporters of the law argue the financial pain reflects a long-overdue reckoning with police misconduct and constitutional violations. The clash has turned New Mexico into a national test case over the true cost of accountability.

Governor Lujan Grisham Highlights State Investment in Education, Cites WNMU Graduates as Example

The graduates were recognized for their achievements, with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham underscoring support for accessible education during the ceremony.

Frequent Car Crashes Overnight Prompts Albuquerque Police To Investigate

A 2-car crash overnight has prompted the police to investigate the situation involving pedestrians on Albuquerque roads.

Three Deaths in Mountainair Exposed the Terrifying Reach of Fentanyl — And the Unanswered Questions About America’s Synthetic Drug Era

A deadly overdose scene in Mountainair, New Mexico, left three people dead and 18 first responders hospitalized, exposing both the devastating reach of fentanyl and the growing fear surrounding accidental exposure. The tragedy reflects a broader crisis gripping rural America, where synthetic opioids, methamphetamine and collapsing behavioral health systems are colliding with deadly consequences.

What Is The Mysterious Substance In The Mountainair Incident?—The Substance Has Been Identified

Since Wednesday, a mysterious substance has been the cause of the deaths of three people in Mountainair Home. Today, it has been answered.

What Does it Actually Mean to Risk Everything for a Complete Stranger? New Mexico Honored Two Fallen Heroes Who Did Exactly That.

At New Mexico’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial, the names of Deputy Antonio De Jesus Aleman and Officer Timothy Ontiveros became symbols of sacrifice, duty and the enduring human cost of public service. The ceremony honored not only two officers lost in 2025, but the fragile covenant between communities and those who wear the badge.

High School Students Explore Career Opportunities through Bus Tour

Students discovered apprenticeship programs and postsecondary opportunities during the educational tour.

Toxic Relic Hiding in America’s Lead Pipes. Why $27 Million EPA Funding is Heading to New Mexico to Fix a Crisis We Should Have...

A silent poison has flowed through American taps for decades. As New Mexico receives over $27 million to root out lead service lines, the urgent race to protect children from irreversible harm is finally accelerating.