In 1949, the New Mexico Legislature officially adopted the piñon pine as the state tree. Tracy Neal, a retired horticulturist, hopes a strong year for piñon nut production will help pinyon jays, a ...

A growing hazardous waste problem from the United States' booming oil and gas industry is being explored as a possible ...

The quiet spot where Miguel Hidalgo held mass on his way to declare independence offers a chance to reflect and comemmorate ...

The fair runs through Sept. 15 and has lots on tap, including new food offerings and the return of the draft horse pull.

For several months, drivers in downtown Boise have faced significant delays due to roadblocks along State Street as part of ...

In a circle around that are images of a pine tree, a fish ... The branding is incorporated in a new campaign that identifies the state as “Vibrant Arizona.” Brad Casper, the chief executive ...

The former Oregon, Auburn, Florida State, and Memphis assistant had plenty of praise for Jeff Lebby and his coaching staff ...

What resulted is her latest book, “The Tree Collectors ... including parts of what is now Arizona, as well as New Mexico, where she grew up. In the 1860s, thousands of Navajo people were ...

A New Mexico man was indicted after the FBI said he sold and shipped firearms to Connecticut, according to a release from the ...

Officials in Louisiana warned that it was too late to evacuate as heavy rain from the hurricane pelted the southern part of ...

As Francine continued its trek inland, it spread drenching rains over New Orleans and surrounding ... Francine drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, strengthening to a Category ...

Similar to other states, New Mexico's nickname was once used ... Since then, the tree has been featured on the state flag and seal and is referenced directly in the state pledge to the flag.