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Air quality is getting really bad and could even be deadly in some situations, for some people.

The Bureau of Land Management oversees pretty much all the open, vacant, land owned by the United States government and they seem to have decided that Uncle Sam has got way too much.

The New Mexico state emblem represents several different things and was a sacred symbol of the Zia Pueblo. It was "appropriated" for use on the state flag in the 1920's. The theft of the design began with the theft of a pot.

The Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation compiled a whole bunch of data to evaluate children's well being in each of the 50 United States of America in 4 different categories. For the 4th year in a row, when it comes to kids, the land of enchantment didn't look very enchanted.

Topo Chico and Dr Pepper are practically the official soft drinks of Texas. 1 batch of Topo Chico sold in Texas may contain a potentially deadly bacterium. While thirsty peeps in the lone star state guzzle Topo Chico like it's, well, water, it is actually a product of Mexico...

Roller Derby is a fun thing to watch. I don't know how women on skates, rocketing around in a circle trying to kill each other ever got to be a thing but it is. We already have that though, this is a new, improved ... safer and more peaceful ... "rolling" derby.

Are "blue" Texans welcome in New Mexico? That depends on who you ask. The current political climate in Texas has some Democrats headed for the land of lib-chantment. As Texas leans even more conservative, liberals are jumping ship.

New figures from the New Mexico Regulations and Licensing Department show the land of enchantments move to legalize marijuana has been a financial fiesta, bringing in over a billion dollars since 2022.

This Texas city is home to one of the largest volcanos.

Today, visitors to Old Mesilla wander the sleepy little village, relax at the Plaza, visit the 173 year old San Albino church and relax. Some enjoy the amazing food at La Posta or sip a drink at El Patio, both located in buildings that go back to the 1800's. Pretty much everybody wants a souvenir though and the Billy The Kid gift shop has plenty.