New Mexico
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New Mexico Issues Urgent Evacuations Over Threatened Dam Breach
Doña Ana County ordered immediate evacuations for Salem, Garfield, and Rincon after officials warned of an imminent failure at McLeod Dam.
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New Mexico Officials Reject Trump Proposal to Rename State ‘New America’
New Mexico officials are pushing back against President Trump’s social media suggestions to rename the state ‘New America’, citing constitutional and cultural barriers.
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Las Cruces Public Schools Expands Fall Media Day to Highlight Student-Athlete and Fine Arts Programs
Las Cruces Public Schools hosted its second annual fall sports media day, expanding the event to showcase over 200 student-athletes, coaches, and marching band members.
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New Mexico Attorney General Accuses Trump DOJ of Blocking Epstein Ranch Records
New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez claims the DOJ is stalling access to unredacted Zorro Ranch files, potentially jeopardizing the state’s criminal investigation.
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New Mexico AG Investigation Finds Disparate Discipline in Gallup Schools
A New Mexico Department of Justice investigation reveals that Gallup-McKinley County Schools disproportionately punish Native American and Hispanic students.
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GOP Faces Internal Friction and Legal Scandals Ahead of November Elections
Republican organizations in Texas and New Mexico are grappling with public intraparty conflicts and severe criminal allegations involving high-ranking officials, complicating their electoral strategy.
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Country Star Bailey Zimmerman Faces Felony Charges Following Hotel Damage Incident
Country music artist Bailey Zimmerman is facing felony charges for property damage exceeding $16,000 following a disruptive incident at an Albuquerque resort in May.
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Remains of Los Alamos National Laboratory Employee Identified Following Year-Long Disappearance
New Mexico authorities have confirmed that human remains discovered in the Carson National Forest belong to Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee missing since June 2025.
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Property Owners Face Unprecedented Penalties After $1M Oakland Fine Approved
A landmark $1 million fine in Oakland and jail time threats in New Mexico signal a sharp escalation in legal penalties for property owners nationwide.
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Phoebe Bridgers Ends Three-Year Solo Hiatus with Surprise Roswell Show
Grammy-winning artist Phoebe Bridgers returns to the solo stage for the first time since 2023 with a surprise performance in Roswell, New Mexico.
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Mountain West Network Airs Pivotal Men’s Basketball Finales
The Mountain West Network is broadcasting critical men’s basketball regular season finales on March 7, 2026, which will determine tournament seeding and outright conference titles.
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Breaking Bad Back in Spotlight: IMDb Record Falls, Walter White House Claimed
Breaking Bad is back in the news as its “Ozymandias” episode lost its perfect IMDb rating after 13 years, and a streamer claimed to buy Walter White’s house.
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Timothy Busfield Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges from ‘The Cleaning Lady’ Set in New Mexico
Emmy-winning actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing child sexual abuse charges involving two minor boys who worked on the set of the Fox drama ‘The Cleaning Lady’ in New Mexico. An arrest warrant has been issued, detailing allegations of…
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New Mexico Edges Colorado State in Defensive Battle: Lobos Clinch Seventh Win, Rams Slide Further
New Mexico Lobos secured their seventh win of the season with a tight 20-17 victory over Colorado State, in a game defined by defensive grit, quarterback changes, and costly turnovers.
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Towns of Character: Retirement Havens, Iconic Signs, and Artistic Visions in 2025
From New Mexico’s retirement-friendly towns to Nantucket’s debate over a beloved Main Street sign, and a monumental model city in New York, 2025 offers a compelling portrait of what makes a town truly memorable.
