Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May. The president has been pushing the central bank to slash interest rates.
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El Rito Media Publisher Josh Byers covers top stories each week on Alamogordo NOW.
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With climate change creating a looming threat, a new report from a group called the New Mexico Groundwater Alliance details significant groundwater data gaps, challenges and opportunities to protect the state's declining groundwater supply.
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Fire station 6 received a statue created by artist Trevor O'Tool.
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Updates on area delays and closures will be posted as they are received. Updated: 5:51am Tuesday, 1/27/26.
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The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports some areas are snow packed and icy while others are flooded.
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New Mexico data show there were 80 fewer overdoses in 2023 when compared to 2021, an 8% decline, but sustaining improvement may be difficult, as federal data for 2025 showed New Mexico's fatal overdose counts began to rise.
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Earlier this month, congressional Democrats removed a rider from an appropriations bill to fund the Environmental Protection Agency that would have granted pesticide makers legal immunity from nondisclosure lawsuits by New Mexicans and others.
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The Village of Ruidoso discourages any travel and warns residents to stay clear of downed power lines.
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State lawmakers again will weigh a pledge to reduce emissions. Last year, two Democrats joined the GOP to sink it.
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Hundreds of millions of people are turning to chatbots to help figure out what's wrong with them. Doctors say that's not always a bad thing. In fact, many are using it themselves.
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People with ACA health insurance just saw prices surge and many switched to plans with high deductibles and health savings accounts. If that's you, what do you wish you knew about how your plan works?
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When the news gets too heavy, the quiz is forced to turn to pop culture questions — so there are a lot this week. Let's see how you do!
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Critics say U.S. Agency for Global Media's Kari Lake risks making Voice of America sound like a propaganda outlet in her remarks on the air praising President Trump.
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If you've always dreamed of having a village but feel disconnected from your community, try these five tips. Plus: We want to hear from you. Tell us how you cultivate community where you live.