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Amid U.S. Science Funding Cuts, Europe Seeks Top American Talent
NASA The Trump administration has proposed halving the budgets for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate — two of the United States’ primary funders of astronomy and planetary science research. Combined...

What's happening around New Mexico June 6-12? Albuquerque Pride Parade and more
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from June 6 to 12. Albuquerque June 6 ABQ Artwalk – This is the launch of the summer season, featuring a series of new art exhibits, markets, and brand-new venues. This event is from...

New Mexico scholar brought Shakespeare to everybody
There's a stereotype about William Shakespeare, and John Andrews wouldn't stand for it. "You've got to make the general public realize that Shakespeare isn't stuffy," said Andrews, an acclaimed Shakespeare scholar and longtime Santa Fe resident,...

New Mexico halts plan to release treated oilfield wastewater amid contamination concerns
New Mexico regulators have rejected a proposal to discharge treated oil and gas wastewater, citing a lack of safeguards to prevent contamination of the state's dwindling water resources. Carrie Klein reports for Inside Climate News. In short: The...

Colorado Springs Switchbacks hope to build off recent shutouts in match against top-of-the-table New Mexico United
Wednesday at practice, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks staff and players kept mentioning a phrase that may spell trouble for the club's opponents in future weeks, beginning with New Mexico United on Saturday. "Three clean sheets in four games."...
‘Robust’ Supercell Storms Cross New Mexico and Texas
Satellite imagery shows a supercell storm over New Mexico and Texas on Thursday, June 5. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) released the footage on X on Friday, June 6. “A captivating view of a robust supercell as it...

New Mexico Bans Release of Treated Oil and Gas Wastewater
After months of deliberation, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission on May 14 voted to prohibit any discharge of treated “produced water” from oil and gas extraction to ground and surface waters. Produced water flows back to the surface...

Trump’s proposed forestry cuts cloud GOP research bill
The Trump administration’s proposal to cut off funding for state and private forestry programs would threaten programs with bipartisan support, House Democrats said at a hearing. A House Natural Resources hearing on wildfire and forestry bills saw...

A look at New Mexico's miraculous locations; New Mexico Strange
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From hot springs to holy dirt, New Mexico has an abundance of natural materials considered to have healing properties. But does the cure really come from those elements, or is it brought about by other factors? On this episode...
Haaland: Trump cuts threaten New Mexico progress on climate
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland poses at the Roundhouse Thursday, June 5, 2025. Haaland, who is running as a Democratic candidate for governor, told attendees at a water summit ‘the future of our communities depends on us using...

If you need K-12 education data, these 10 data tools from nonprofit research organizations can help
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Close window X by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist's Resource June 10, 2025 If you need K-12 education data, these 10 data tools from nonprofit research organizations can help by Denise-Marie Ordway, The...

New Mexico’s oil reliance forces schools to contend with industry’s pollution
The Blueprint Over 29,000 students in New Mexico attend schools near active gas wells. Students at Lybrook Elementary report headaches, nausea, and missed school. Air studies found high pollutant levels, including benzene and hydrogen sulfide....

PHOTOS: Recognize these 'Stranger Things' filming locations in New Mexico?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Due to the popularity of the first three seasons, Netflix renewed the fan-favorite science-fiction horror mystery show “Stranger Things” for a fourth season in 2019. Production on season 4 began in February 2020 in...
New Mexico courts appoint mental health reform experts
Photos courtesy of the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts × Committee responsible for reviewing, approving and overseeing regional plans for behavioral health services New Mexico’s courts have filled the last three open seats on the...

DARPA sets new records for sending power wirelessly
Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances. When it comes to military and...

NMSU research group brings science and community together during solar eclipses
NMSU Two solar eclipses swept across the United States in October 2023 and April 2024, inspiring millions to look skyward and think about astronomy, perhaps for the first time. For assistant professor Juie Shetye and her research team, the...

WHO RAISED THE PRICE OF GASOLINE? (fantastic facts, part 2)
By Curtis Dahlgren March 24, 2012 "If you missed my column last week, shame, shame." — CD "WHO RAISED THE PRICE OF FOOD?" [not me, said the little red hen] "WHO RAISED THE PRICE OF CORN?" [not me, said the ethanol industry] "WHO RAISED THE PRICE...

Area on Mars named after former UNM scientist
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An area on Mars is now named after a former scientist at the University of New Mexico. The “Horton Newsom Point” is at the center of a high-resolution orbital image captured by a Mars reconnaissance camera. Photo courtesy of...

Free Public Lecture On ‘Rethinking Mass Extinctions’ With Dinosaur Scientist Dr. Spencer Lucas To Kick Off ScienceFest June 19
NEW MEXICO CONSORTIUM NEWS RELEASE Dr. Spencer Lucas, Curator of Paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will present a public lecture June 19 at 7 p.m. at Fuller Lodge on “Rethinking Mass Extinctions”, offering a...
‘Imagine New Mexico’ Launches Bold Initiative To Tackle State’s Toughest Challenges
Imagine New Mexico News: ALBUQUERQUE — A coalition of accomplished leaders has come together to launch “Imagine New Mexico”, a groundbreaking nonprofit committed to delivering measurable progress on five of the state’s most urgent issues. Issues...