NMHU professor couple discovers anaconda species

790 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — To some people, anacondas may be a thing of nightmares. To others, it’s just a big snake they probably won’t ever come in contact with.

Pajarito extends season through March 31

749 Views   This winter has been good for the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area in Los Alamos. The ski area has extended its season through March 31, when they were originally planning to close on March 24.

Wildfire season arrives in New Mexico

742 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Meteorologists with the National Weather Service say a cigarette might not seem like much, but all a fire needs is a spark to spread.

Departing state lawmakers in New Mexico

627 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. – It’s no secret all of our state lawmakers have to fight to keep their seats in the Roundhouse at some point. That’s how our Democratic process works.

What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

655 Views   NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February.

Lincoln National Forest prepares for fire season

766 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. – At 1.1 million acres, the Lincoln National Forest stretches from Alamogordo to Carlsbad. With an area that big, officials are preparing for fire season and most importantly, staffing. Each year, the National Forest Service has fire hire events to have a fully staffed fire crew for the fire season.