After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains

by Rachel Roubein, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Sitting inside a Steak ’n Shake in Florida this month, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the measles shot causes “deaths every year” and touted the “lifetime protection against measles” after an infection. Though Kennedy, the founder of a prominent […]

Advocates sound alarm after ICE ‘disappears’ 48 NM residents

A coalition of immigrants’ rights advocates submitted a formal complaint with the United States Department of Homeland Security over what they called the “disappearance” of 48 New Mexico residents. The advocates said that this made it critical for the legislature to pass legislation barring governments from entering into contracts with the federal government to detain […]

Campaign finance reform is “dead” says sponsor

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NM unemployment rate ticks up to 4.4% in January

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How a push to amend the Constitution could help Trump expand presidential power

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Forecast: Reduced wildfire risk in New Mexico in August, as much of the West burns

By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM New Mexico’s respite from wildfires will likely continue through August, according to a new forecast, but experts warn the already long fire season here could stretch into September and October.  The National Interagency Fire Center publishes monthly fire risk outlooks across the country. Early monsoon rains in early July blunted […]

Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend

By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras.  This will be EMWPA’s second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]

Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents

Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas.  According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexico’s peak […]

Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future

By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]

Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future

By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]