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NMFOG Board member: 'Are we going to allow public universities to keep secret how they're spending their money?'

Greg Williams, a board member of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG), said on ESPN 101.7 "The Team" that the organization has filed lawsuits against the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University.


NMDOT offers free statewide car seat safety checks on September 27

Free car seat safety checks will be offered across New Mexico on Saturday, September 27, as part of National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses economic concerns and justice issues on social media

On September 24, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted about personal finance trends under President Biden, highlighted resources from a recent RECA town hall event for constituents, and called for justice for victims of Jeffrey Epstein while...


Federal court orders ICE to release unlawfully detained DACA recipient

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for 42 days.


ENMU rodeo teams prepare for competition at Frank Phillips College

Eastern New Mexico University's men's and women's rodeo teams are set to compete at a rodeo hosted by Frank Phillips College in Canadian, Texas, from September 25 to 27.


Las Cruces aquatic center reopens activity pool after repairs

The Activity Pool at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is set to reopen on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 8 a.m. after undergoing repairs.


City seeks solutions for downtown parking challenges

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency of the city held an open house on September 11 to discuss the Downtown Parking Study.


Sandia Labs develops AI for detecting energy grid disturbances

Sandia National Laboratories has developed artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance the detection of disturbances on the energy grid.


New Mexico United secures comeback win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

New Mexico United achieved a 2-1 comeback victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Wednesday night, moving into third place in the Western Conference standings.


Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent highlights new academic initiatives at chamber luncheon

Dr. Gabriella Durán Blakey, superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), addressed more than 250 education and business leaders at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s annual Education Matters Luncheon on September 22.


New Mexico seeks input on federal rural health transformation program application

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has announced a Request for Information to gather public input on the state’s plan to apply for and implement the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.


West Texas defeats Western New Mexico University in LSC football opener

West Texas A&M defeated Western New Mexico University 58-27 in the Lone Star Conference opener on Saturday night at Ben Altamirano Field in Silver City, New Mexico.


Mustangs volleyball sweeps doubleheader at Mountain Lion Classic

Western New Mexico University’s volleyball team achieved two straight-set victories at the Mountain Lion Classic in Colorado Springs, defeating Western Colorado University and Millersville.


Kirtland Air Force Base hosts Space Force leader for update on local operations

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna visited Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico on September 4, 2025.


Lackey leads WNMU women’s golf to tenth-place finish at RJGA Shootout

The Western New Mexico University women's golf team finished in 10th place at the RJGA Shootout held at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, Arizona.


Zoar Village levee project recognized for federal partnership in historic preservation

The Zoar Village National Historic Landmark Levee Project in Zoar, Ohio, has received the National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation.


New Mexico DOT awards over $15 million for northwest district transportation projects

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six office has allocated $15,782,349 through the Transportation Project Fund to support 12 infrastructure projects in Northwest New Mexico.


Eastern New Mexico’s Chama El Hadiri named LSC freshman runner of the week

For the first time in four years, a women's cross country athlete from Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has been named Lone Star Conference freshman runner of the week.


Santa Fe Institute hosts interdisciplinary meeting on math in the humanities

A group of scholars from mathematics, computer science, and the humanities is set to gather at the Santa Fe Institute for a working group titled “The New New Science,” scheduled for September 15–18.


Hispanic Heritage Month highlights lasting impact on New Mexico and nation

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually in the United States to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.