Las Cruces Catholic Diocese Pushes Back Against Border Wall Land Grab That Threatens Sacred Mount Cristo Rey

The U.S. government is seeking to seize land owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces for border wall construction near Mount Cristo Rey, a revered pilgrimage site in southern New Mexico. The diocese argues the move violates religious freedom protections and threatens access to sacred ground visited by thousands each year.

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Police Are Learning to Hear You—And It’s a Game-Changer

A new investigative interviewing course at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is teaching officers to replace coercive interrogations with science-based conversations focused on truth, trust and accurate information gathering.

New Mexico’s Universal Childcare Program is Costing More Than Expected — and the Bills Are Already Piling Up

New Mexico’s ambitious universal childcare expansion is drawing thousands of new families into the system — but unexpected enrollment growth is straining state budgets and raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of one of the nation’s most closely watched early childhood initiatives.

Expanded Child Care is Progress. But New Mexico’s Families Still Face a 15,000-Seat Gap.

Despite major investments in early childhood education, New Mexico still faces a severe shortage of child care seats, leaving thousands of families struggling to find reliable care.

Santa Fe Public Schools Face Tough Math—Declining Enrollment, Growing Bills

With enrollment projected to fall below 10,000 students, Santa Fe Public Schools is confronting rising labor costs, substitute teacher contract disputes, and difficult budget decisions that could reshape programs and staffing across the district.

Citizens are Now Closer To Lawmakers, New Legislative Office Opens in Albuquerque

A new legislative office opened in Albuquerque, giving unpaid...

After a Nationwide Search, New Mexico Tech Names Michael Jackson to Lead the University

After a nationwide search, New Mexico Tech appoints Michael Jackson as president, highlighting his leadership and vision for growth.

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NMDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert as Work Zone Awareness Week Begins

The New Mexico Department of Transportation issued recommendations on...

New Mexico Push Lawsuit Over Disaster Spending

According to New Mexico House Republicans, the governor allocated...

Strong Winds and Hard Freeze Expected as Cold Weather System Moves In

A massive weather front is expected to hit New...

NMTD Welcomes Travelers from 50 States and 108 Countries in 2025

New Mexico Tourism Department welcomed an estimated 337,498 travelers from all 50 states and 108 countries in 2025.

New Mexico Women’s Tennis Absorbs Sweep by Zags in Road Trip Finale

A grueling three-match road stretch caught up with the New Mexico Lobos on Sunday as they suffered a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane.

Xcel Energy Warns of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amid Texas, New Mexico Wildfire Risk

Xcel Energy has issued a warning for the northern Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico as critical wildfire conditions move into the region. A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is potentially scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, starting as early as 9:00 AM CT.

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New Mexico Reopens Fight Over Toxic Oil and Gas Wastewater — Environmentalists Call It a Political Gamble

New Mexico regulators voted to revive a contentious rulemaking process that could expand the use of treated oil and gas wastewater beyond drilling sites, reigniting a fierce clash between industry advocates and environmental groups over public health, water scarcity and political influence.

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Why New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Program Is in Court — and How It Could Help Families Save Thousands

A court challenge is testing New Mexico’s universal child care program, but for many families the bigger question is economic: how much money can it save, and what is at stake if the program faces disruption? Here’s what the legal fight means and how the program could help household budgets.

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Las Cruces Catholic Diocese Pushes Back Against Border Wall Land Grab That Threatens Sacred Mount Cristo Rey

The U.S. government is seeking to seize land owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces for border wall construction near Mount Cristo Rey, a revered pilgrimage site in southern New Mexico. The diocese argues the move violates religious freedom protections and threatens access to sacred ground visited by thousands each year.

Officials and U.S. Air Force Agree on PFAS Cleanup Plan at Cannon

In New Mexico, environmental officials have reached an agreement with the US Air Force concerning the release of PFAS...

Agencies Focus on Outreach as Screwworm Threat Approaches

New Mexico agencies are focusing on outreach as the New World screwworm approaches, raising concerns among ranchers about livestock health and economic impacts. This headline matters because the screwworm, eradicated from the U.S. decades ago, has resurged in Mexico and threatens to cross the border.

UNM Steps Up to Cut Food Waste, Boost Food Access

The University of New Mexico works to turn food waste into resources that help address food insecurity on campus.

New Mexico’s Recipe for Hantavirus Risk—Climate, Deer Mice, and Country Living

More than 30 years after the Four Corners outbreak, New Mexico continues to report among the nation’s highest hantavirus pulmonary syndrome cases. Experts say the state’s ecology, climate cycles and rural living conditions have created an enduring hotspot for the rare but deadly disease carried by deer mice.

Community Solar Program Took Years to Arrive. Now the Solar Panels Are Finally Rising.

After years of delays, New Mexico’s community solar program is beginning to expand, with new projects coming online across the state. But developers and advocates say high interconnection costs and complicated billing rules still threaten the program’s long-term success.

Patient Voices Push New Mexico Lawmakers to Spotlight Healthcare Access and Affordability

New Mexico lawmakers spotlighted healthcare after hearing directly from patients, emphasizing urgent concerns about access, affordability, and workforce shortages.

Health Officials Clarify Hantavirus Risk: No Person‑to‑Person Spread

New Mexico's health officials have emphasized that the state's Hantavirus (Sin Nombre Virus) is not transmitted from person to person, which differs from the Andes virus that was responsible for an outbreak aboard a cruise ship. There have been many reports around the world about the Andes virus being transmitted by other people, and this caused people to worry about being able to contract the Andres virus from residents of New Mexico. The Andes virus is the only hantavirus known to be transmitted by another person in South America. The Sin Nombre Virus can only be contracted by contact with infected rodents, or their excrement. There are several ways to help to prevent hantavirus exposure, including disinfecting rodent nests and debris, ensuring that all points of entry into the home are sealed and practicing safe cleanup methods.

‘You Are Not Alone’: Grief Kits Help Students Cope with Loss 

Albuquerque Public Schools received grief kits after the Rotary Club of Albuquerque and the Grief Center worked together to provide resources that help students cope with loss.

New Mexico Reopens Fight Over Toxic Oil and Gas Wastewater — Environmentalists Call It a Political Gamble

New Mexico regulators voted to revive a contentious rulemaking process that could expand the use of treated oil and gas wastewater beyond drilling sites, reigniting a fierce clash between industry advocates and environmental groups over public health, water scarcity and political influence.

Wastewater Sounded the Measles Alarm in New Mexico—Before Doctors Even Caught It

A new study shows New Mexico health officials detected measles in wastewater five days before hospitals confirmed cases, highlighting sewage surveillance as a powerful early-warning system during the nation’s largest measles outbreak in decades.

Newborn Dies After Mother’s Raw Milk Listeria Infection

A newborn in New Mexico died after contracting listeria from raw milk consumed by the mother during pregnancy, state health officials confirmed. This case highlights the severe risks of drinking unpasteurized dairy products, especially for pregnant women and infants.

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