Flash flooding across burn scars in and around Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs on Tuesday sent what local officials describe as a 20-foot wall of water through the small mountain communities. Three persons, including two children, were confirmed dead. Locals filmed the rising waters as people and animals alike quickly sought higher and safer ground. Rising […]
Statewide News
Posted inStatewide News
Water managers brace for dry conditions along sections of the Rio Grande
Water managers across the middle Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico are coordinating efforts in anticipation of a dry 2025 season, which will likely cause sections of the river to run dry. This follows a trend seen in Albuquerque, where the Rio Grande dried up for the first time in 40 years in 2022. While […]
Posted inStatewide News
Mescalero tribe to seek state’s help cracking down on companies allowing online sports gambling
This story was originally published by Source NM By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM The vice president of a local tribe is asking the New Mexico Attorney General and the state Legislature to intervene against online gambling apps that he says are using a backdoor to allow illegal sports gambling here and, in doing so, threatening […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Statewide News
New Mexican Congressional Delegation calls on President Trump to approve major disaster declaration request for federal aid
By Connor Currier As families grieve the loss of three lives due to devastating flash flooding, and as numerous New Mexicans are being forced to evacuate their homes and businesses, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, along with U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez, are urging President Donald Trump […]
Posted inStatewide News
Conservation groups demand immediate release of popular Mexican gray wolf
By Abby McDonald Across the nation, people are rooting for the release of the well-known Mexican gray wolf Asha and her family, but the release has been delayed with no explanation. 36 conservation groups representing people across the U.S. sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate
Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed
This story was originally published by Source NM By Danielle Prokop, Source NM New Mexico justices Tuesday morning denied Tesuque Village residents’ emergency petition in a dispute over a proposed sewage permit for a nearby resort and development. Chief Justice David Thomson delivered the ruling from the bench after a short deliberation, saying the arguments […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Opinion, Statewide News
Don’t gamble with Medicaid: Rural New Mexico can’t afford newly passed funding cuts
By Alanna Dancis, Chief Medical Officer, New Mexico Medicaid H.R. 1 — the federal reconciliation bill that has garnered major attention over recent weeks — was just passed into law. New Mexican communities like Carlsbad stand as a warning for the rest of rural America. With 836,000 New Mexicans enrolled––nearly 40% of our population––we lead […]
Posted inStatewide News
Health officials issue West Nile Virus warning for New Mexico
New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the peak season for West Nile virus approaches. While no human cases have been reported in New Mexico this year, recent rains have created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. “Infected mosquitoes can transmit several diseases to humans, including West Nile virus, […]
Posted inStatewide News
New Mexico United unveils limited edition ‘Salute to Service’ camo collection
New Mexico United has launched a special limited-edition “Salute to Service” merchandise collection, marking a first in the club’s history. The player jersey features a green camouflage pattern, accented by a white Puma cat on the right chest and the club’s black and white shield on the left. Sandia Resort & Casino’s bold white logo […]
Posted inPueblos, Statewide News
First Republican enters race for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
Michael Perry, a Chaves County Commissioner with two decades of experience in natural resource management, officially announced his campaign Monday for the Republican nomination for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Perry currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Chaves County Commission and is a member of the Public Lands Committee for the National Association of […]