New Mexico House Passes Medical Malpractice Reform Bill The New Mexico House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved House Bill 99 (HB 99) on Saturday, with a 66-3 vote, marking a significant step toward reforming the state’s medical malpractice laws. The bill aims to address rising malpractice insurance premiums and attract more doctors to practice in New … Read more
Indian Health Service Leads the Way in Mercury-Free Dentistry: A Global Shift The Indian Health Service (IHS) announced this month it will phase out dental fillings containing mercury by 2027, a move signaling a broader global trend toward mercury-free dentistry. This decision impacts the roughly 2.8 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives who rely on … Read more
Black Hole ‘Indigestion’: A Galactic Light Show Unlike Any Seen Before Scientists are captivated by the unusual behavior of a supermassive black hole located 665 million light-years from Earth. This isn’t a typical, quiet cosmic entity; it’s exhibiting exceptionally messy eating habits, continuing to emit a powerful jet of material years after ripping apart a … Read more
The ‘Breaking Bad’ House & The Rise of ‘Set-Jetting’ Real Estate The recent price drop on Walter White’s iconic house from ‘Breaking Bad’ – slashed from $4 million to just $400,000 – isn’t just a story about a struggling sale. It’s a fascinating snapshot of a growing trend: the intersection of pop culture, real estate, … Read more
Ruidoso Downs’ Relocation: A Sign of Shifting Risks for Rural Event Economies? The recent decision to temporarily move races from Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico to Albuquerque Downs isn’t just a local story. It’s a microcosm of a growing challenge facing rural communities that heavily rely on seasonal events – the increasing unpredictability of climate … Read more
New Mexico Lobos Dive into Championship Season: A Look at the Rising Trends in Collegiate Aquatics The University of New Mexico Lobos are gearing up for a crucial stretch of competition, splitting their efforts between the Lumberjack Diving Invitational in Flagstaff, Arizona, and a swim-only meet against New Mexico State in Las Cruces. This isn’t … Read more
Timothy Busfield Case: A Turning Point for Accusations in the #MeToo Era? The recent arrest and subsequent legal battle of Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse charges is sending ripples through Hollywood and beyond. While the case is still unfolding, it highlights a growing tension: the potential for false accusations, the complexities … Read more
The Rising Tide: How College Swimming & Diving is Adapting to a Faster, More Connected Schedule The University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobos’ recent schedule shift – from monthly to weekly competitions starting in 2026 – isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a microcosm of a broader trend reshaping college swimming and diving. Teams across the … Read more
New Mexico Lobos’ Colorado Trip: A Glimpse into the Evolving Landscape of Mountain West Basketball The New Mexico Lobos’ upcoming two-game road trip to face Colorado State and Air Force isn’t just about wins and losses. It’s a microcosm of broader trends reshaping the Mountain West Conference and college basketball as a whole – a … Read more
The Unexplained Sounds Around Us: Beyond the Taos Hum For decades, the residents of Taos, New Mexico, have been plagued by a mysterious low-frequency hum. But Taos isn’t alone. Similar phenomena – dubbed “the hum” – have been reported globally, from Bristol, England, to Auckland, New Zealand. While the Taos Hum remains largely unexplained despite … Read more