New Mexico bans PFAS in fracking, but full chemical transparency remains elusive

New Mexico regulators have banned the use of PFAS in fracking, but environmental advocates argue the lack of full chemical disclosure weakens enforcement and leaves communities at risk. Alaina Mencinger reports for The Santa Fe New Mexican. In short: The …

Gene Hackman’s dogs helped lead first responders to legendary actor’s body inside New Mexico home

Truly man’s best friend. Gene Hackman’s dogs remained loyal to him through death, shepherding first responders to the legendary actor’s dead body in his New Mexico home in February. Bear and Nikita, the two surviving dogs Hackman shared with wife Betsy …

Republican Party To Host ‘The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of 2025 New Mexico State Legislature’ With Harry Montoya March 29

By LISA SHIN Chair Republican Party of Los Alamos As a small business owner and health care provider, I have been closely watching the following bills of our 2025 Legislative Session: House Bill 11: Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Liberal economist …

Bigger Than We Thought? Scientists Reveal New Megalodon Size Estimates

A new study challenges the idea that Megalodon resembled a giant great white shark, suggesting it had a more streamlined, lemon shark-like body. Researchers estimated its size using fossil evidence and modern shark comparisons, finding that some …

NorCal and New Mexico firms partnering on 2026 SpaceX flight

Cannabis lounge owners to appeal Doña Ana County's permit denial for new Anthony location

ANTHONY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The owners of what will be a new cannabis lounge in Anthony, New Mexico, will appeal the Doña Ana County Zoning and Planning Commission's denial of their special permit. Brandon May submitted an application for a …

Canadian woman detained in 'inhumane' conditions by ICE after trying to get her new visa

Jasmine Mooney was detained after crossing the border ( Image: jasminemooney/Instagram) A Canadian businesswoman was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and taken to a detention center while trying to get a new visa. Jasmine …

First Arrest Made Under Florida’s New Immigration Law Happens in Brevard County

Felipe Hernandez-Chavarin, 38, arrested for trespassing and illegal re-entry into the country Authorities have identified the arrested individual as 38-year-old Felipe Hernandez-Chavarin. He was taken into custody on charges of trespassing and illegal re- …

Contamination threatens the last source of clean groundwater in west New Mexico

Welcome to High Country News HCN has covered the lands, wildlife and communities of the Western U.S. for more than 50 years. Get to know the West better by signing up to receive HCN’s on-the-ground reporting and investigations in your inbox. Read more …

New Mexico Women-Owned Businesses

Information on The List was supplied by individual companies through questionnaires and could not be independently verified by Albuquerque Business First. In case of ties, companies are ranked by the number of full-time New Mexico employees.