Earth Day fair and concert set for Saturday at Young Park
An Earth Day fair at Young Park will bring together environmental groups, community activities and a concert lineup featuring local and regional musicians.
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Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain
Blasting has begun on Mount Cristo Rey near Sunland Park, opening a new phase of border wall construction on one of southern New Mexico’s most revered landmarks.
State funding helps Las Cruces launch heat pump program after federal funds fall through
State funding will help Las Cruces launch a heat pump program to cool high-risk homes after expected federal funding fell through, shifting the project’s financial support.
NM environment officials will hold public hearing on Project Jupiter air permits, push back decision
New Mexico environment officials will hold a public hearing and delay a decision on Project Jupiter air permits as scrutiny grows over the proposed data center’s environmental impact.
Climate planning bill moves forward in New Mexico Senate
A bill establishing long-term pollution reduction and economic planning goals in New Mexico advanced from a Senate committee and now heads to the full Senate.
Three dead, homes swept away as historic floods devastate Ruidoso
Three people died, homes were destroyed and the Ruidoso Downs racetrack was rendered inoperable after catastrophic flooding hit Ruidoso on July 8. Officials say the Rio Ruidoso may have reached record levels.
What we're hearing: NMSU’s research mission takes a hit
New Mexico State University has lost nearly $25 million in federal research funding due to policy changes tied to DEI rollbacks. One-third of that came from a major EPA grant focused on environmental justice and community outreach.
