The Latest Breaking News from New Mexico

New Mexico fires prompt forest closures, governor seeks aid

Three of New Mexico’s five national forests will be off limits to the public starting this week due to active wildfires and extreme fire danger

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Oil tax revenues in New Mexico, other states spotlight a dependence on fossil-fuel taxes

Their budgets might be rich for now with petroleum cash. But, if tackling climate change cuts into that, will they tax residents more — or reduce public services?

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2022

The wildfires burning in the Southwest are bad but 'not unprecedented'

Experts say the Southwestern U.S. is drier than it's been in some 1,200 years, which is one of, but not the only, drivers of the large infernos burning in New Mexico.

WEKU · May 16, 2022

Low winds may help crews control huge New Mexico wildfire

Crews fighting the second-largest wildfire in New Mexico’s history are trying to take advantage of several days of mild winds to gain control over a fire that had charred more than 450 square miles by Sunday

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

New Mexico governor seeks more US aid for wildfire response

New Mexico’s governor is asking for additional federal assistance to respond to wildfires burning across the state’s north, including one that is the second-largest in the state’s history and that officials estimate has destroyed hundreds of homes

The Independent UK · May 14, 2022

Irwin Naturals And Assurance Laboratories Reach Licensing Agreement For THC Products In New Mexico

After inking a deal with The Hive Laboratory last month, Irwin Naturals Inc.

Benzinga · May 13, 2022

Fire crews battling the massive New Mexico wildfire want a break from relentless wind

The giant, wind-whipped blaze burning in New Mexico has displaced tens of thousands and is on track to become the largest wildfire in the state's history

WEKU · May 13, 2022

Wildfires threaten New Mexico resorts, burn California mansions

Wildfires edged towards mountain resort towns in northern New Mexico on Thursday and engulfed an enclave of multi-million-dollar mansions in southern California.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

New Mexico wildfire grows; California fire destroys mansions

More people in northern New Mexico are being warned they might have to flee as a wildfire heads toward mountain resort towns

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

If Roe is reversed, Indigenous people see even more barriers to body sovereignty

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Pauly Denetclaw, correspondent with Indian Country Today, about her reporting on the what it will mean for Indigenous people if Roe v. Wade'is overturned.

WEKU · May 11, 2022