05/16/2026

Rio Grande Could Run Dry Through Albuquerque by End of May

The Rio Grande could run dry through Albuquerque by the end of May—weeks earlier than any year on record—as record snowpack lows and peak irrigation demands drain reservoirs across New Mexico.

May 16

Northern New Mexico acequias ration water as snowpack fails

May 16

Hurricanes Defeat Flyers 3-2 in Overtime, Complete Series Sweep

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime, completing a four-game sweep. Jackson Blake scored two goals, including the game-winner, as Carolina extended its playoff record to 8-0.

May 16

Dodgers Defeat Cubs; Crow-Armstrong's Defense Highlighted

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Games, Seahawks to Open Season

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Schedule

May 16

New Mexico family office buys La Posada de Santa Fe for $58M

Abo Empire, a New Mexico family office, acquired La Posada de Santa Fe for $58 million and plans multiphase renovations while keeping the resort open.

May 16

New Mexico’s Outdoor Economy Surges to $3.6 Billion, Outpacing State Growth

May 16

Array Technologies Opens $50M West Side Plant, Adding 300 Jobs to Albuquerque

May 16

New Mexico Preps for Screwworm as Outbreak Spreads in Mexico

As New World screwworm spreads through northern Mexico, New Mexico agencies launched an education campaign while remaining vague about response plans if the parasite crosses the border.

May 16

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.

May 16

Santa Fe Garden Crew Plants Trees, Prepares Soil in Meadow Border Project

Work on Santa Fe's meadow border renovation advanced into soil preparation and tree planting this week, with crews now readying the ground for smaller plants and irrigation.

May 16

Red Flag Warning in Effect Through Wednesday in Colfax County

May 16

Preseason Top 20 MLB Players Underperforming in 2026

May 16

Eagles Soar Past Commanders, 34-24

May 16

Tarik Skubal Begins Throwing Program After Elbow Surgery

May 16