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Mountain West states rank low in women’s healthcare
Women in the Mountain West have some of the worst access to healthcare in the country. A new scorecard says Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada all rank in the bottom 10 states nationwide when it comes to how their healthcare systems are working for women. Some of these states...
State Court of Appeals gives District Court green light to rule on 'Rust' armorer's request for new trial
The New Mexico Court of Appeals has granted a motion allowing the First Judicial District Court to rule on former Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's request for a new trial. After a judge abruptly ended a trial for film star and producer Alec Baldwin earlier this month and dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against him, finding prosecutors had withheld evidence, Gutierrez-Reed's attorneys filed the motion seeking a new trial for her. It asks the court to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or grant her a new trial, based on the same allegations of withheld evidence and misconduct by prosecutors.
Powerful West Texas earthquake felt in Oklahoma, New Mexico
For the second time this week, residents in West Texas and beyond felt the Earth beneath them shake with powerful earthquakes. At about 9:28 a.m. CT on Friday, a quake with a 5.1 magnitude was detected near Hermleigh, Texas—located approximately 54 miles northwest of Abilene—about 3.3 km below the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors of this strength can cause damages of varying severity to buildings. However, no damages or injuries have been reported. The seismic activity was followed by a 3.2 magnitude aftershock and a 4.4 magnitude shock.
State, local gas prices drop this week
Gas prices dropped across the state this week, the largest decrease coming in Albuquerque. That’s according to AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch, which said a gallon of gas in the city averaged $3.17 on Thursday — an eight-cent decrease from a week ago. The statewide average is $3.22, a three-cent drop. And the Santa Fe area has the lowest average at $3.06, just a one-cent decrease.
The 10 Most Underrated National Parks in America
El Paso and New Mexico are full of so many hidden gems! It’s what makes our city a travel destination! Well, when it comes to national parks, Texas's Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the most underrated treasures in the United States!. Yup, according to a new study...
Wandering wolf of the Southwest confined through 2025 breeding season in hopes of producing pups
U.S. wildlife authorities say an exceptionally restless female Mexican gray wolf will be held in captivity with a potential mate through the 2025 breeding season. Authorities confirmed on Thursday
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