New Mexico

Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — For those of you who don’t celebrate World UFO Day, consider this: A former U.S. Air…

July 2, 2024

Bernalillo County and Albuquerque approve green finance program

The program allows eligible property owners to receive financing for energy-efficient improvements

July 2, 2024

Netflix $2B expansion in New Mexico will get hundreds of millions in tax breaks

Netflix has produced 12 film and television projects in New Mexico since 2019

July 2, 2024

All N.M. police departments could report monthly gun violence stats under gov proposal

Public safety adviser says the state needs better and more regular information about a ‘violent crime gun epidemic’ in New…

July 2, 2024

Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses

Rule would cover 35 million workers whose job responsibilities include being in the heat

July 2, 2024

A new state agency, and other New Mexico laws going into effect July 1

The New Mexico Health Care Authority aims to streamline state’s health care system

July 2, 2024

Much of New Mexico is under flood watch after 100 rescued from waters over weekend

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Weather forecasters warned Monday that much of New Mexico faces two more days of elevated threats…

July 1, 2024

Severe storm floods basements of Albuquerque City Hall and Police Department

Heavy rain from brought flash flooding to many parts of the city

July 1, 2024

Searching for solutions: In New Mexico, researchers seek to make brackish water a viable supply

New Mexico’s rivers were recently ranked as the most endangered in the country

July 1, 2024

N.M. governor wants more prison time for people convicted of felonies who face new gun charges

Mandatory nine-year minimum sentence proposal would be fifth amendment to law in six years

July 1, 2024

Alec Baldwin’s case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss

Jury selection scheduled for July 9 in Santa Fe.

July 1, 2024

Severe storm floods basements of Albuquerque City Hall and Police Department

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque Police Department headquarters and City Hall have both been damaged from flooding, Mayor Tim…

June 30, 2024

Want to know what Albuquerque’s climate might be like in 2080? Head to Roswell

Farmington’s future climate could resemble Moab’s

June 27, 2024

N.M. governor shares draft proposal for forced mental health treatment

‘Please slow this down,’ pleads disability rights advocate

June 27, 2024

Apodaca’s dark money group also paid for political mailers

The New Mexico Project spent thousands on advertising meant to sway June’s primary elections

June 27, 2024

Mescalero Apache members speak out on the impact of N.M. wildfires

There are two evacuation shelters on the reservation

June 27, 2024

Only one person still ‘unaccounted for’ following destructive Ruidoso wildfires

One New Mexico family recounts their experience of leaving a family member behind

June 27, 2024

No human remains are found as search crews comb rubble from New Mexico wildfires

No human remains have been found after search and rescue crews combed through 1,300 damaged and destroyed structures in a…

June 27, 2024

Environmental advocates push for increased oil and gas bonding rates

Bonding essentially serves as an insurance policy in case a company walks away from its cleanup duty

June 26, 2024

N.M. authorities dispel rumors of looting during the South Fork and Salt fires

State police charge one Texas man with two misdemeanors for allegedly breaking into home and drinking wine on second night…

June 26, 2024

List of missing residents shrinks as New Mexico village seeks recovery from wildfires

Just a few people remained on the list Tuesday as unaccounted for

June 26, 2024

Water-rich Gila River tribe near Phoenix flexes its political muscles in a drying West

SACATON, Arizona (AP) — Stephen Roe Lewis grew up seeing stacks of legal briefs at the dinner table — often,…

June 26, 2024

Northwest fishing report: White bass biting at Cochiti Lake

Catfish going after shrimp in Rio Grande

June 26, 2024

Here’s how Ruidoso fire survivors can ask for help

The southeastern New Mexico fires are officially a federal disaster

June 25, 2024