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Six athletes from Las Vegas, New Mexico brought home 14 gold medals from the state Senior Olympics, proving age is just a number. The winning streak earned them spots at the 2027 National Senior Games in Oklahoma.
Two Las Vegas high school seniors just became the first students in their city to win the Davis New Mexico Scholarship, each receiving up to $400,000 to attend prestigious universities. Their achievement opens doors for future students in a community that's been working toward this moment for years.
A small-town New Mexico high school senior is one of 568 students nationwide competing for a $55,000 scholarship that could help him achieve his Harvard dreams. Antonio Romero's journey from Las Vegas, New Mexico to visiting Ivy League campuses shows what's possible when a community rallies behind talented students.
After years of water crises from wildfire damage, Las Vegas, New Mexico, is finally getting a state-of-the-art treatment facility to restore clean drinking water for 12,000 residents. Construction starts this summer with $98 million in federal support.
Basketball is finally coming home to Seattle after 18 years, and Las Vegas is joining the party. The NBA officially voted to explore adding two new teams, with a decision expected by year's end.
Scientists have discovered a completely new genus of snake living underground in Mexico's Balsas River basin. The find adds to Mexico's status as one of only 17 "megadiverse" nations holding most of Earth's species.
New Mexico just supercharged a clean energy loan program that's already financed $140 million in eco-friendly building upgrades. A new law makes it easier for developers to access low-interest loans that make buildings greener while saving money on utilities.
After wildfires scorched over 5 million acres in 20 years, New Mexico scientists are growing climate-tough seedlings that can survive 150-degree burn scars. The state's new reforestation center will produce 5 million resilient trees annually by 2030.
Mora County, New Mexico, just took a major step toward healing landscapes scarred by wildfires and climate change. A new reforestation center broke ground this week, promising to grow millions of native trees for restoration across the Southwest.
After wildfires scorched over 5 million acres in New Mexico, scientists created a "reforestation pipeline" that trains baby trees to survive brutal burn scar conditions. The state's new facility will grow 5 million climate-tough seedlings annually by 2028.
New Mexico is helping forests bounce back from devastating wildfires with a new program offering affordable seedlings and expert support to landowners. The initiative targets areas too damaged to naturally recover on their own.
When federal health insurance subsidies expired, one family faced a $3,000 monthly bill—until New Mexico became the only state to fully replace the funding. The move has helped 27,000 people keep their coverage and attracted 10,000 new enrollees.
New Mexico is tackling a massive reforestation challenge with an enormous new greenhouse center that will grow 5 million native seedlings per year. The state needs 385 million trees to restore forests that protect precious drinking water sources.
Young cancer patients in Las Vegas now have an underwater adventure waiting for them during medical visits. The new "Under the Sea" exam room turns clinical appointments into treasure hunts complete with hidden symbols and colorful marine life.
After wildfires scorched over 5 million acres in New Mexico, scientists are growing climate-tough seedlings that can survive 150-degree ground temperatures. The state's new "reforestation pipeline" trains baby trees to handle drought and heat before planting them.
After wildfires scorched over 5 million acres in New Mexico, scientists are building a "reforestation pipeline" that trains baby trees to survive brutal conditions before planting. The new center will produce 5 million climate-tough seedlings annually by 2029.
New Mexico is redirecting millions of tree seedlings to help forests recover from devastating wildfires that have burned over 7 million acres this decade. The new program prioritizes getting climate-resilient trees planted in areas that can't regenerate naturally.
New Mexico is launching a smart reforestation program that matches the right tree species with fire-damaged land, targeting the state's massive backlog of burned forests. A new seedling center could eventually produce 5 million climate-adapted trees annually.
A new reforestation center in Mora County, New Mexico will produce 5 million tree seedlings each year, helping restore land scorched by one of the state's most devastating wildfires. The facility represents a 16-fold increase from current production capacity.
After wildfires scorched 5.45 million acres across New Mexico in 20 years, scientists created a "reforestation pipeline" that trains baby trees to survive extreme heat and drought before planting. The new center will produce 5 million climate-resilient seedlings annually starting in 2030.
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