A gleam in George Lotspeich's eye created the idea of Copper Flat Mine in the 1950s, and over the years, he was able to make millions with that idea, but not from mining copper. For over 70 years, it's been just that, an idea and not a mine.
Today's intelligence: How did New Mexico turn blue? Hint: It has a lot to do with the state population's overwhelming urbanization.
A review of "Oppenheimer," the epic movie opening this weekend, and the real-life and continuing fallout in New Mexico of Oppenheimer's achievement in organizing the wartime effort to create the world's first nuclear weapons
History buffs will want to attend this presentation hosted by the Hillsboro Historical Society.
What's causing New Mexico's "non-soon"? Plus: Rio Grande water dispute between Texas and New Mexico moves one step closer to settlement after a decade of litigation.
Like Kingston here in Sierra County, Taos, New Mexico, is experiencing neighbor-against-neighbor conflicts over access to public lands. Plus: eligibility for federal compensation for Trinity downwinders again proposed in Congress and two New Mexico reporters receive national recognition
Looking for a day trip? Stop out at Damsite Historic District and learn a little local history while enjoying the views.
Today's intelligence: Border crossing deaths in the desert near Sunland Park, New Mexico, are on the rise. Plus: Has New Mexico become a national nuclear sacrifice zone?
Today's intelligence: celebrating Virgin Galactic's first successful commercial spaceflight after almost 20 years of trying. Plus: The existence of "music of the spheres" is confirmed and New Mexico's VRA played a role in its detection.
Today's intelligence: arguments for and against the federal government's recent return of the wandering Mexican gray wolf dubbed Asha to her natal Arizona. Plus: a midterm assessment of the tenure of U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
With the Gila Wilderness Centennial celebration coming up on June 1 and 2, 2024, there will be many opportunities between now and then to learn more about Wilderness, it's history and it's future. Steve Brower, Leopold Scholar, presents Aldo Leopold - Roots of the Land Ethic
As I grow older I am amazed to find a month has passed and I have to think hard as to where it went. This article was originally intended for Earth Day but the story still applies even a month later.