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Decades in the making, Deb Haaland’s political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones.

 

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.

 

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor.

 

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US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande

The U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a settlement designed to end a long-running feud over management of one of North America’s longest rivers.

 

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Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call

Authorities say fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a home where first responders became sick after answering a call about suspected overdoses in a rural New Mexico county.

 

What to know the mysterious deaths in New Mexico linked to unknown substance

Investigators in New Mexico are trying to identify a mysterious substance that may have contributed to the deaths of three people.

 

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3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance

New Mexico authorities say three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were assessed for possible exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose.

 

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Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand

The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee the management of a quarter-billion acres of public lands concentrated in Western states. The vote to confirm Steve Pearce as head of the Bureau of Land Management came Monday. The former congressman from New Mexico served seven

 

More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy

Ted Turner often framed conservation as essential for human survival. He saw habitat restoration, stewardship and endangered species work as ways to address climate change and resource depletion.

 

What to know about hantavirus, the illness linked to a cruise ship outbreak

Despite a cruise ship outbreak of a rare rodent-borne illness, global health officials say the risk to the general public remains low because hantavirus germs do not easily spread between people.

 

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Hoax calls prompt evacuations and closures at several US zoos

Hoax calls involving alleged bomb threats and even claims of active shooters have prompted evacuations and closures at several zoos around the U.S. in recent days.

 

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Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe

Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt knows what the Artemis II crew was feeling when it rocketed into space this month for a historic lunar flyby: Pure excitement and the potential for so much more.

 

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After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next

Iranian Americans are experiencing uncertainty as the Trump administration imposes deadlines and intermediaries seek paths to avoid escalation of the war in Iran.

 

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Photos show iconic stops along historic Route 66

When it comes to Route 66, it’s not about getting somewhere fast — it’s about the journey.

One of the most iconic highways in the world, the Mother Road is turning 100 this year.

 

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

One of the world’s most famous highways marks its centennial this year. Known for its neon lights and roadside diners, Route 66 boasts a rich and complicated history that has lured motorists for generations.

 

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation’s capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul.

 

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Swift and widespread, efforts to rebrand César Chavez Day are fueled by emotion and duty

From California to Minnesota, elected leaders and civil rights groups are scrambling to distance themselves from César Chavez’s name in the wake of sexual abuse allegations.

 

Dolores Huerta ends her silence, champions decades of advocacy for marginalized groups

Dolores Huerta has dedicated her life to breaking down barriers and cemented her place in history as one of the nation’s most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons and feminist activists.

 

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Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining

The transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a pair of international companies that plan to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America is complete.

 

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Low and slow meets forever: US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture

The U.S. Postal Service is unveiling a new series of stamps Friday that feature five special cars. For the lowrider community, it’s validation of a vibrant, artistic expression that blossomed decades ago in Mexican American and Chicano communities with the transformation of everyday cars into rollin

 

New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch

New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch as allegations of sex abuse and trafficking swirl.

 

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Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar

Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer.

 

Actor Timothy Busfield ordered held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case

Actor Timothy Busfield was ordered held without bond at his first New Mexico court appearance on child sex abuse charges, pending a detention hearing in coming days.

 

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield vowed to fight charges of child sex abuse as he turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico.

 

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Federal aviation notice warned of slackline before deadly helicopter crash in Arizona

Federal aviation records show a notice was issued to pilots that a tightrope would be stretched across a mountainous area of Arizona, providing a warning to watch out for the temporary obstacle.

 

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool captured on video

A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera. The video was recorded by the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory webcam Saturday morning.

 

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

The National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire.

 

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

 

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US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI

The Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops.

 

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Arizona congresswoman claims she was pepper sprayed during federal operation

A federal law enforcement operation at an Arizona taco shop resulted in a fracas on Friday, with pepper spray being deployed as a group of protesters tried to stop authorities.

 

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