New Mexico has laws to protect immigrant communities from the Trump administration's mass detention and deportation system, but analysis shows those protections only go so far. The California-based De...

Wildfires have become more frequent and ferocious in recent decades and a new report highlighted a bipartisan effort to find practical solutions.

Jennell Juarez, a 2025 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate at New Mexico State University, is the rare family member with a college degree but her legacy is already sealed, literally.She

Enrollment by New Mexico seniors in a program designed to reduce medical costs is lower than expected and experts said a gift this Grandparents Day weekend could be learning if

The first of five statewide town halls regarding federal changes to what is known as the

A spectacle of despair will be set ablaze for the 102nd year in downtown Santa Fe Sept. 4, as thousands watch a 50-foot-tall effigy known as

Young people who study science, technology, engineering and math improve their problem-solving skills, and a majority of New Mexico parents surveyed said their child’s afterschool program now offers t...

Most who work in the film industry don't get a sudden

Construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall has resumed in three Southwest states, including New Mexico, where new wells have been drilled and pumped without permits, threatening groundwater for famil...

Those living in New Mexico will have one of the clearest views of this week's Perseid meteor showers, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights.A new study from the Action Network

People who want to make an easy buck will wager a bet on just about anything. Now, some hope to profit by placing bets on when the next wildfire will

Summer is peak snake season in New Mexico, increasing potential encounters and if you're an avid hiker, medical experts have some tips.Movies often suggest snake bites mean instant death but

New Mexico's major investments in children will be highlighted in a multicity tour starting this month and residents will be asked for thoughts on how to keep the momentum going.New

A new poll showed there is very little daylight between how American hunters and the general public feel about national park wildlife conservation issues.A large majority in both groups agreed

The Trump administration is considering a complete or partial reversal of a 20-year federal mineral ban on new oil and gas leasing that protects New Mexico's Greater Chaco Region, and

A good chunk of New Mexico is desert, which explains why the state ranks fourth in the U.S. for dust storms, which are becoming an increasing threat as alarming weather

Rural people often know what would boost local health care services but their communities lack the funds to follow through. Now, New Mexico's Health Care Authority is stepping in to

New Mexico's high tax incentives meant to lure film production crews are paying off, even in remote and rural communities.After reaching a high mark in 2022, the state's film industry

New Mexico's endangered species face a greater risk of extinction after the Trump administration finalized a rule removing habitat protections from legislation passed more than 50 years ago.By narrowi...

Nearly $70 million approved by Congress to fund Teen Pregnancy Prevention programs has been withdrawn by the Trump administration, two years before grants were set to expire.The Department of Health

A growing distrust of government is worrying people planning for New Mexico’s 2030 census count, even though it is still nearly four years away.The count, conducted every 10 years by

A woman of color is seeking New Mexico’s governor’s office for the third time in the past 20 years and if Deb Haaland is elected, she could make history.Haaland, a

New Mexico is creating new rules to protect its limited surface water after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling narrowed which waters qualify for federal protection under the Clean Water Act.Among

As many Americans celebrate June as Pride Month, a new index points to a growing divide between states that support LGBTQ people and states that do not.For the past six

New Mexico ranchers are being urged to stay alert and inspect their animals after a dog in Lea County was confirmed to have been infected by the New World screwworm,

A new survey suggested New Mexico is making progress in reducing child poverty and improving child well-being after a series of state investments in families and early childhood programs.Last year,

Albuquerque families said they have built savings, reduced financial stress and improved long-term stability through the city’s year-old Guaranteed Basic Income Program.Qualified participants receive ...

New Mexico has spent the past decade adopting stricter methane and greenhouse gas regulations for the state’s booming oil and gas sector but a bill before Congress could upend the

After posting a series of ads recruiting “deportation judges” — formerly called “immigration judges” — the Department of Justice has announced new hires but the announcement did not mention hundreds

New Mexico’s June 2 primary will be held under new semi-open primary rules, allowing registered independents and unaffiliated voters to participate without first choosing a party.Lawmakers passed the ...

A federal scoping period ends April 7 which could result in new oil and gas drilling near New Mexico's Chaco Culture National Historical Park.The Department of the Interior opened a

Recognizing technology designed to help solve crimes also can be weaponized against innocent people, New Mexico has adopted a law privacy advocates and civil rights groups called

Saffron is not a common spice used in most U.S. households but it could change as farmers in New Mexico and other states experiment with crops needing less water.As climate

Like most other countries, America's past is both inspired by high ideals and flawed by cruelty. But the Trump administration wants any depictions that might be unflattering removed from national

From hyperactivity to cancer, food dyes are known to cause health problems and the Trump administration's reversal to ban them could complicate the issue.After taking the reins of the Food

A new study showed the affordability crisis in New Mexico and nationwide is not just about housing, groceries and health care. Low worker wages also contribute to the problem.The report

New Mexico is strengthening efforts to cleanup oil and gas wells that threaten public health and the environment.After Texas, New Mexico is the second-largest crude oil-producing state in the nation.

Conservationists have long memories, and they haven't forgotten unflattering statements about public lands made by a man the Trump administration has picked to oversee them.Former U.S. Rep. Steve Pear...

New Mexico will funnel millions of dollars into its universal free child care program over the next five years as it becomes the first state to tackle such an initiative.The

Teachers are the lifeblood of many communities and the University of New Mexico wants to make sure they know it.The university's College of Education and Human Sciences has stepped up

New Mexico is once again investigating what went on at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch, a probe of the convicted sex offender which was stalled in 2019 by the federal government.Rep. Andrea

It will not completely stop detentions of local immigrants by ICE agents but recent legislation passed in New Mexico sets a precedent in efforts to protect them.The Immigrant Safety Act

Surveillance of Americans is expanding and New Mexico lawmakers are leaning toward increased protections.The Driver Privacy and Safety Act passed the state Senate on Thursday and now heads to the

In many states, librarians bear the brunt of anger from people on both sides of book banning, and a new documentary highlights the emotional toll.The organization PEN America, which advocates

A New Mexico lawmaker wants the state to spend more money to help clean up sites that could contaminate land, water and air.State Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, has filed

In 1926, U.S. Route 66 was just a road connecting the country's midsection to the West Coast, but it soon came to symbolize pursuit of the American dream. One hundred

Environmental advocates say it's been a rough two years for clean water, and they're urging concerned New Mexicans and others to comment on a proposed Trump administration rule change.Waters of

When the New Mexico Legislature convenes next month, LGBTQ+ advocates will ask lawmakers to consider data privacy legislation.Layla Garcia, voice and narrative strategist for the group Equality New Me...

Much of the food grown in New Mexico is commended for its distinctive taste but when shopping for mouthwatering holiday fare, remember growing methods make all the difference.Mary Lucero, a