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New Mexico begins New Year as a top travel destination in the US, rankings continue to show
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (655+ words) An environmental advocacy group is petitioning for federal protections of a rare New Mexico flower that grows in an oil-rich region. "It's a surprisingly beautiful little flower in an area that I think a lot of other people think of…...
New Mexico quarterback Cole Welliver to enter portal
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (819+ words) The number of people covered through New Mexico's health care marketplace has already reached a record high this year with two weeks of open enrollment to go, despite ongoing turmoil with insurance subsidies at the federal level. BeWell, where New…...
Long reliant on oil and natural gas, Farmington takes first steps into renewable energy future
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (411+ words) An Albuquerque man faces federal charges for allegedly pointing a gun at Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop that turned into a shooting. Jason Baca, 36, of Albuquerque is charged with felony possession of a firearm, assault on a…...
New Mexico gets $211 million under new rural health program
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (416+ words) Teachers are not the problem. They continue to do heroic work inside a structure that very few'people have updated. The responsibility belongs to all of us. Parents, communities, employers'and people like me who now have the means to help. This…...
From ‘Shark Tank’ to nuclear fusion: Our business reporters’ favorite stories of 2025
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (1037+ words) Our reporters followed a local entrepreneur onto the national stage, explored New Mexico's housing affordability and broke the news about a nuclear fusion company's $1 billion bet on Albuquerque. These are the Business Desk's favorite stories of the year. As a…...
OPINION: Trade unions help New Mexico grow
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (101+ words) A year of transition didn't slow UNM Athletics from a banner 2025 People can donate by scanning QR code on Sport Systems' 2026 dog calendar, visit Grit's website A KFF Health News review of the terms of 155 settlement agreements and corporate financial…...
How delays and bankruptcy let a nursing home chain avoid paying settlements for injuries and deaths
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (767+ words) A big-game ranch with an even bigger story to tell is no longer on the market. The MIRR Ranch Group said last week that the 50,000-acre Dawson Elk Valley Ranch " once'home to the historic New Mexico coal town of Dawson…...
Nature Conservancy acquires New Mexico ranch once the site of historic coal town
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1124+ words) While my colleague James Yodice will be handling the high school-specific stories of 2025, here is this year's Albuquerque Journal top (non-prep) sports stories of 2025 as determined by collaboration within the department. A funny thing happened to the program college football…...
At Leo’s, a bid for longevity in Santa Fe’s restaurant industry
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (839+ words) BUSINESS ACROSS THE BORDER At the end of every year, I create a wish list of items for the new year that I would like to see resolved throughout the world, or at least considered. And even though I don't…...
OPINION: With collaboration and investment, Permian will remain an energy powerhouse
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (177+ words) Linda Trujillo, D-Santa Fe, represents District 24 in the New Mexico Senate. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, represents District 10 in the New Mexico Senate." Permian Strategic Partnership plays vital role in state's economy After years of work, New Mexico is ready to join…...