Drivers in eastern New Mexico encountered freezing fog Tuesday morning, making travel difficult, especially along I-40 near Clines Corners. The National Weather Service has issued a warning that the fog could persist until around 9 a.m., with icy patches left over from Monday’s snow further complicating road conditions. The National Weather Service’s Albuquerque office reports…
Recent data from the New Mexico Department of Health’s Center for Health Protection reveals a positive trend in the state’s suicide death rates, particularly among women and Indigenous populations. The number of women who died by suicide in New Mexico dropped significantly by more than 40%, from 116 deaths in 2022 to 67 in 2023….
The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) revealed last week that 2024 marked a record year for DWI arrests, highlighting intensified efforts to combat impaired driving across the state. In a press statement, NMSP credited District 5—which encompasses Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, Sandoval counties, and parts of Santa Fe County—with spearheading initiatives aimed at reducing the prevalence…
Before dawn at the state fairgrounds in Albuquerque, the first cars lined up. By 9 a.m., vehicles stretched in a winding line for a food distribution event. It was just a week before Christmas, and thousands of families arrived to collect groceries that would help them through the holidays. Scenes like this are all too…
Despite recent claims by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about progress in reducing child poverty, New Mexico has been ranked as the worst state to raise a family in WalletHub’s latest report. This grim ranking underscores significant challenges across numerous metrics, revealing ongoing issues in the state’s economy, education, and criminal justice systems. While WalletHub’s comprehensive…
The Supreme Court of New Mexico has unanimously struck down restrictive abortion access policies enacted by several local counties. The decision reaffirms the state’s stance as one of the most progressive in the nation regarding reproductive rights, despite its history of criminalizing abortion for more than 57 years. Justice C. Shannon Bacon, delivering the court’s…
Vegetable platters sold in seven states have been recalled over fears of potential salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as Class I, its most severe category, indicating a “reasonable probability” that exposure to the product could result in serious health consequences or death. States Affected The recall involves four…
The New Mexico State Legislature has announced the resignation of Representative Jared Hembree of Chaves County, citing urgent health concerns as the reason for his departure. In a statement released Saturday, Rep. Hembree shared his heartfelt decision: “It is with a heavy heart that I step down from the State Legislature. Serving the people of…
The Biden administration has decided to maintain protections for approximately 2,000 grizzly bears across four Rocky Mountain states, despite opposition from Republican-led states, according to U.S. wildlife officials. The decision, which was shared with the Associated Press ahead of a public announcement, will continue to shield these bears under the Endangered Species Act. However, the…
On Thursday, the New Mexico Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision, overturning local laws that restricted abortion access in the state. The ruling affirms that abortion access remains safe and secure within New Mexico, and that local governments cannot impose laws that limit this access. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who brought the case…