Explore New Mexico summits: Adam White’s new guide reveals the state’s often-overlooked peaks, scenic trails and outdoor adventures waiting above the desert floor — find out what you’ve been missing.
Haaland’s Shiprock tour launch: Deb Haaland kicked off her “Lift Up New Mexico” tour at The Coffee Ship in Shiprock, engaging locals on wages, healthcare, water rights and tribal collaboration — find out what’s next.
Federal freeze imperils NM schools: The U.S. Education Department has withheld nearly $7 billion in K-12 aid at the Trump administration’s behest, forcing New Mexico districts—from Albuquerque to Santa Fe—to weigh cuts to after-school, high-dose tutoring, and English learner programs just weeks before classes restart — find out how they’re responding.
Laguna Fire surges 5K acres: The wildfire in Rio Arriba County has expanded to 16,634 acres as crews prepare for a forecast wet week — find out what’s next.
New Mexico sues Air Force: The state has filed a lawsuit demanding cleanup of a PFAS plume from Cannon Air Force Base that’s tainted drinking water, crops and dairy farms after years of resistance — find out how it plans to force action.
Ruidoso flood devastation: Flash floods sparked by monsoon rains swept through Ruidoso on July 8, damaging at least 200 homes and claiming three lives as officials race to secure federal aid and warn residents of more storms — learn what comes next.
Medicaid cuts threaten hospitals: New Mexico warns that over $1 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts could cost the state billions, leave rural relief funds in limbo and force service reductions — find out what’s at stake.
Eighty years after bomb: Los Alamos shifts from nuclear legacy to an AI arms race, installing the Venado supercomputer in April 2024 and carving out millions for AI initiatives — find out what’s at stake.
Governor bans home infant discharges: New Mexico’s governor bars sending infants born with drug exposure home until tests confirm they’re drug-free — learn what this means for families.
Other New Mexico headlines this week
- Scout troop completes New Mexico backpacking adventure
- New Mexicans among Valley fever’s highest-risk groups
- New Mexico claims edge with advanced energy
- Land Office lands third in midsize workplaces
- New Mexico dog tested positive for rabies
- NM cities urge faster water, sewer approvals
- Santa Fe dethrones Charleston in city rankings
- New Mexico’s automatic voter registration system succeeds
