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Lawsuit filed over arsenic levels in water from Southern New Mexico utility
Local

Lawsuit filed over arsenic levels in water from Southern New Mexico utility

The civil suit comes nearly a year after the revelation from state agencies that the utility sent water with “high levels of arsenic” to residents without telling the public.

New Mexico Secretary of State  to begin vote canvassing process Tuesday
State

New Mexico Secretary of State to begin vote canvassing process Tuesday

The canvass will begin the official state canvass at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. A livestream will be available.

NMSU to host welcome reception for incoming president
Education

NMSU to host welcome reception for incoming president

The reception will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the University Art Museum, 1308 E. University Avenue.

Outdoor recreation fuels $3.2 billion impact, thousands of jobs in New Mexico
Lifestyle

Outdoor recreation fuels $3.2 billion impact, thousands of jobs in New Mexico

The report, which marks a 6.6% year-over-year increase in outdoor recreation GDP, also notes more than 1,000 new jobs created in 2023.

Frank O’Brien Papen dining room to close temporarily for renovations
Local

Frank O’Brien Papen dining room to close temporarily for renovations

The temporary closure is expected to last from Dec. 2 to Dec. 17, with meal services resuming on Dec. 18.

Survey shows improvements in youth mental health, decline in substance use
State

Survey shows improvements in youth mental health, decline in substance use

While the data indicates improvement, mental health remains a pressing concern in New Mexico, with 37% of students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2023.

How Trump Title X changes and other changes will impact contraception access
State

How Trump Title X changes and other changes will impact contraception access

Experts worry that Donald Trump could sign a bill banning abortion or restricting abortion with gestation limits, or impacting access to contraception.

‘Enthusiasm gap’ benefited Trump in New Mexico
State

‘Enthusiasm gap’ benefited Trump in New Mexico

Trump made some of his largest gains in New Mexico's northern and western Democratic strongholds.

Endangered minnow lawsuit settled after two years
State

Endangered minnow lawsuit settled after two years

The silvery minnow was declared endangered in 1994. It’s a boom-or-bust species but, while there have been a few good spawning years since 1994, there has been scant population growth.

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