Mexican wolf Taylor crosses I-40 again: Over the weekend Taylor trekked more than 150 miles back to Mount Taylor north of I-40, spurring 35 conservation groups to urge the Fish and Wildlife Service not to recapture him and to expand recovery boundaries — find out why this could redefine Mexican wolf conservation.
Doubling med school enrollment: UNM’s School of Medicine plans to double its incoming class to tackle a growing statewide doctor shortage, even as its flagship building dates back to 1967 and lacks modern training spaces — find out what this means for New Mexico’s healthcare.
New Mexico’s speed boom: The state posted a 20.5% year-over-year gain in residents with high-speed internet—led by a 73% jump in South Santa Fe and double-digit growth across Navajo Nation areas— learn what drove these record improvements.
Back-to-school tax-free weekend: New Mexico’s tax-free period kicks off at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 25, offering savings on clothing, shoes and accessories under $100 through midnight Sunday — find out what qualifies.
Community-powered code support: Community Power New Mexico is proposing a non-punitive partnership with Otero County to offer tool lending and volunteer support that helps low-income residents fix safety and building code violations — find out how it works.
Other New Mexico headlines this week
- New Mexico sees first syphilis rate drop
- Native New Mexico homes harness solar power
- Santa Fe recovers $324,000 stolen in May
- New Mexico’s agriculture industry shows growth
- New Mexico keeps LGBTQ+ option on 988
- NASA’s New Mexico launch studies sun’s chromosphere
