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A New Mexico research team is making substance use treatment more effective by honoring cultural values and breaking down barriers. Their approach has already increased the number of Native American patients willing to try life-saving medications.
A new podcast season tackles the reality of raising children in Mexico as an expat, challenging the assumption that it can't be done. Parents, teachers, and kids share their real experiences navigating schools, culture, and community south of the border.
After 12 years of construction, Mexico's new El Insurgente train now whisks commuters from Toluca to Mexico City in just 45 minutes, transforming what used to be a grueling commute into a quick, affordable ride. The $8.1 billion project connects working-class neighborhoods to world-class transit while preserving natural springs and creating new cultural spaces.
New Mexico is betting big on the future of quantum technology with a $3 million investment to train students, support researchers, and launch new companies. The partnership between the state and University of New Mexico could transform the Land of Enchantment into America's quantum innovation capital.
Community leaders across New Mexico just completed an intensive week of economic development training at Western New Mexico University. The course puts them on track to earn credentials that could give their communities a competitive edge in attracting jobs and investment.
Mexico City just made it official: pan dulce, the sweet bread at the heart of countless family gatherings, is now recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The move celebrates a centuries-old tradition that turns flour and sugar into memories.
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.
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that Indigenous Maya communities have exclusive rights to their cultural heritage, blocking Xcaret theme park from using Maya imagery in marketing without proper consent. The decision marks a major victory for cultural sovereignty and sets a powerful precedent for Indigenous rights across Latin America.
Nearly 20,000 Americans now call Mexico City home, transforming the capital into a creative culinary hub that celebrates cross-border culture. The immigration story nobody talks about is writing a delicious new chapter.
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.
Mexico is rolling out redesigned 10 and 20-peso coins featuring the Mexica sun god Tonatiuh and the iconic Maya Temple of Kukulkán. Every transaction will now carry a piece of the country's rich indigenous history.
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.
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.
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.
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