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Institute for Medieval Studies hosts 3rd annual Medieval Faire on Halloween
This Halloween, history meets festivity at The University of New Mexico’s 3rd annual Medieval Faire, hosted by the Institute for Medieval Studies (IMS). This free, family-friendly event takes place Friday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on...

Inside the Trap Houses of Albuquerque’s ‘War Zone’
“You can smell human agony inside of the McDonald’s there. Fentanyl smoke, a distinct odor of burning SOLO Cups mixed with scorched marshmallows, an evil scent that signals suffering is nearby. ‘War Zone’ smokers have unmistakable vocal tics:...

Cruisin’ to College drives community and spirit with classic car culture at Fullerton College
The third annual Cruisin’ to College event, created by Fullerton College’s Special Projects Assistant Rolando Sanabria, was held in Lot 5 on Saturday. It has become an annual community tradition that showcases automotive history and culture. “My...

Governor Gordon continues talks to advance Wyoming energy in key markets
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - On Monday, Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) participated in the New Mexico and Wyoming Advanced Energy Landscape Roundtable meetings in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Governor joined New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Japanese...

Hypersonic missile company could build new facility near Rio Rancho
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. — A California-based hypersonic missile company could soon build a new production and testing facility in Sandoval County. The project, titled “Project Ranger,” would involve advanced weapons manufacturer Castelion building a...

Does the Government Shutdown Put Another Dent in the Senate Filibuster?
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Government Shutdown Affects States Differently
By: M. Scott Morris | 377 Reads | 1 Shares With the U.S. government experiencing its 23rd funding lapse since 1976 – and its 11th actual shutdown –the personal-finance company WalletHub released its report on the States Most & Least Affected by...

5 Places New Mexico Locals Hope Tourists Never Discover
Recently, I came across a post on Facebook that stated, “Did you hear that Texas and California? Worst state to live in is New Mexico. We don't got anything here. We're closed.” Naturally, I chuckled, as it’s not the first time that I’ve seen a...

No Kings protest comes to New Mexico
Our state's protests were part of a nationwide movement with more than 2,600 rallies held across the country. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From the metro to Taos and Truth or Consequences, people came together for Saturday’s No Kings Rally. Many New...

As ‘996’ culture spreads, New Mexico entrepreneurs take a measured approach
John Cousins often asks himself: “Is what you’re doing every minute the most productive thing you could be doing?” Founder of MBA ASAP, an online business education community with students worldwide, Cousins said many people mistake busywork for...

North Hills Community Outreach's breakfast for local leaders emphasizes need for collaboration
Amid the state budget impasse and federal funding cuts, three state representatives at the North Hills Community Outreach Community Leaders Breakfast said collaboration among nonprofits, businesses and government is more important than ever. State...

Election 2026 New Mexico Governor
New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead of the 2026 elections, as the three-term city mayor of fast-growing Rio Rancho launched his campaign. Gregg Hull on Friday outlined priorities, including greater state investments in...
Xcel strengthens wildfire preparedness efforts in Texas, New Mexico
In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Xcel Energy is emphasizing its commitment to wildfire safety and preparedness across Texas and New Mexico. As wildfire risks continue to impact the region, the company is taking proactive steps to help...

New Mexico US senator talks ongoing government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week over a battle on health care subsidies, we spoke to New Mexico's U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich about what's going on and when the impasse will reach a breakthrough. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The...

New Mexico Health Care Authority investigates fake nurse at Las Cruces facility
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The New Mexico Health Care Authority has confirmed it is investigating Las Cruces Wellness & Rehabilitation after the Texas Board of Nursing revealed that a woman impersonating a nurse worked there for months. The...
The Government Shutdown Is Costing Us $400 Million A Day. And These Three States Are Taking the Biggest Hit
The U.S. is in the middle of its 11th government shutdown since 1976. While you may think this is only impacting folks in D.C. or federal government workers, its financial consequences are hitting everyday families, and it’s only just the...

New Mexico National Guard deployed to US-Mexico border
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Around 120 New Mexico National Guard soldiers have left for a one-year deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border to support U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Soldiers and their families gathered to send the 126th Military Policy...

New Mexico officials watch for avian flu during bird migration season
As hundreds of millions of birds flock south during seasonal autumn migration, so too does a particularly virulent strain of bird flu. New Mexico state officials said they’re keeping an eye on wild bird and mammal deaths as the season progresses,...

New Mexico PBS Brings ATSC 3.0 Multilingual Service To Viewers With HVS, Ateme, LingoPal
PLYMOUTH, Wisc.—Heartland Video Systems (HVS) recently completed configuring New Mexico PBS’s Ateme-based encoding system with live artificial intelligence (AI) language translation of the broadcaster’s ATSC 3.0 OTA broadcast signal using...

The Shadow of Terror: Zohran Mamdani’s Radical Islam Problem
New York City’s 2025 mayoral race has thrust Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and New York State Assembly member, into the spotlight as the Democratic nominee. His candidacy, while historic as potentially the first Muslim and...