New Mexico rodeo cowboys, upholding tradition, return to Santa Fe after hard travel
The Rodeo de Santa Fe is returning to the state's capital city this week for four nights of performances starting Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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Doña Ana County added to Trump administration immigration lawsuit
The Trump administration has expanded its federal lawsuit, now including Doña Ana County, challenging New Mexico
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations, threaten structures
Wildfires prompt evacuations near Jemez Springs and cause campground closures, while another blaze impacts Interstate 40 and threatens structures in Torrance...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New Mexico must ‘keep evolving’ incentives to attract fusion companies
New Mexico leaders are championing new incentives and leveraging strong educational infrastructure to attract fusion energy companies. The state aims to beco...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman breaks silence on New Mexico arrest warrant: ‘I am deeply sorry’
'I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected,' Bailey Zimmerman said in a statement.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman Responds to Criminal Charges For Allegedly Trashing Hotel Room
Bailey Zimmerman is speaking out over the criminal charges he's facing in New Mexico for allegedly destroying his hotel room.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
‘We 100% Got People Killed’: DEA Reportedly Let Fentanyl Flood Border States
The DEA allowed hundreds of thousands or even millions of fentanyl pills to cross the New Mexico border from 2023-2025, according to the Associated Press.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Feds allow deadly drugs to 'walk' onto Albuquerque streets
The Albuquerque Journal reveals federal authorities allowed over 300,000 fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets, despite public safety concerns. A DEA whistl...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Who is Zack Stortini? A background on New Mexico's newest head coach
Zack Stortini, who is named the head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, addresses the crowd and the new jerseys at The Block in Rio Rancho on Saturday, June...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
3 Republicans appeal universal childcare lawsuit to New Mexico Supreme Court
Three New Mexico Republicans appealed their universal childcare lawsuit to the state Supreme Court after a judge ruled against them.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
New documentary explores breaking the silence around first responder mental health
A new documentary, “The Call,” explores the mental health struggles firefighters in New Mexico face and the push to support them.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month out
A decision on who will replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the New Mexico Democratic lieutenant governor nominee is at least a month out.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Administrators, coaches brace for results of NMAA's 'one-time' transfer referendum
New Mexico schools will learn today whether the NMAA will allow for student-athletes to transfer once without penalties or delays to eligibility.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Thunderstorms, fire weather await New Mexico this week as monsoon gets into swing
Severe weather may accompany some of the storms, which are set to calm after Friday, the National Weather Service says.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Lack of quorum leaves New Mexico GOP without a chair for another month
Some committee members boycotted the meeting to prevent Amy Barela, who is making another bid, from winning back the chair position.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
DEA allowed staggering amounts of fentanyl to hit streets and took no action, records show
The DEA allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025, a tactic intended to build larger cases against d...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
How soon can New Mexico’s gas prices come down?
New Mexico produces about 2 million barrels of oil a day, but one expert says the state can refine only 110,000 barrels daily before fuel returns at higher c...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Sunday night forecast: Mostly dry and hot to start off the week
Monday will stay mainly dry and hot. Albuquerque is expected to reach the upper 90s, while southeast New Mexico will climb above 100 degrees.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025, according to cur...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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Playas is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Region: New Mexico
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Doña Ana County added to Trump administration immigration lawsuit
The Trump administration has expanded its federal lawsuit, now including Doña Ana County, challenging New Mexico
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations, threaten structures
Wildfires prompt evacuations near Jemez Springs and cause campground closures, while another blaze impacts Interstate 40 and threatens structures in Torrance...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New Mexico must ‘keep evolving’ incentives to attract fusion companies
New Mexico leaders are championing new incentives and leveraging strong educational infrastructure to attract fusion energy companies. The state aims to beco...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman breaks silence on New Mexico arrest warrant: ‘I am deeply sorry’
'I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected,' Bailey Zimmerman said in a statement.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman Responds to Criminal Charges For Allegedly Trashing Hotel Room
Bailey Zimmerman is speaking out over the criminal charges he's facing in New Mexico for allegedly destroying his hotel room.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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