Record-breaking July temperatures have left nearly 95% of New Mexico in some degree of drought, and “isolated” monsoon rains failed to provide meaningful relief to water supply challenges across the West.
Residents of Camino de Cańon in Cundiyó were able to return to their homes Friday afternoon when Santa Fe county lifted the "go" evacuation status because of increased containment along the western edge of the Frijoles Fire.
Let's Talk New Mexico
We're rounding up the summer's news, from major headlines, to stories that flew under the radar.
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Former New Mexico House majority leader was convicted Friday on all federal counts, including bribery and mail fraud.
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The New Mexico Department of Health detected a new case of measles in Eddy County. The public could have been exposed to the virus during the second week of August at locations in Artesia.