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UNM Hospital sees improved patient satisfaction following Commit to Sit initiative

The University of New Mexico Hospital has implemented a new initiative called Commit to Sit, aiming to improve patient experiences through direct and personal interactions between healthcare providers and patients.


New Mexico Education Secretary outlines goals on literacy, CTE at Albuquerque Chamber event

New Mexico Secretary of Education Mariana Padilla spoke to the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Education Bold Issue Group (BIG) on August 29, presenting her vision for advancing student success in the state.


Rep. Lord: Impeach Gov. Grisham 'after she unconstitutionally suspended Second Amendment rights in 2023'

Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, said that she and Representative John Block have sought to impeach Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for actions they deem unconstitutional, including her 2023 suspension of gun rights.


Sen. Thornton on repeat offender arrest: 'I pray that our judges keep this man behind bars'

Ant Thornton, senator of New Mexico, has called for the continued detention of a repeat offender following an arrest for armed carjacking and other charges in Albuquerque.


Rep. Block rejects ICE facility comparisons to concentration camps: ‘I’ll always stand against attempts at trivializing the Holocaust’

John Block, a House representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over the comparison of immigrant detention facilities to concentration camps.


Rep. Dow: Gov. Grisham blocked '1st amendment religious rights to attend church or even gather in a park for months on end'

Rebecca Dow, a House representative from New Mexico, has criticized Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for allegedly undermining constitutional rights during the pandemic and questioned her credibility on crime policy.


Rep. Dow: 'The flow management of the Rio Grande is a disaster'

Rebecca Dow, a house representative of New Mexico, has emphasized the need for dredging, vegetation management, replanting, and coordinated water planning to address sedimentation and erosion in the Rio Grande.


Rep. Lord: Democrats killed legislation that would 'fix a medical malpractice bill'

Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, said that Democrats have blocked reforms to a medical malpractice law, resulting in doctors losing insurance and clinics facing closure.


Sen. Block on DC crime: 'Let's go get those criminals off the street'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that additional law enforcement has improved safety in Washington, D.C., citing more than 1,600 arrests under President Trump's federal initiative.


Hitched Apologists on sexually explicit media in schools: 'We defend the Christian faith by providing good evidence'

Don Andrade, co-host of The Hitched Apologists, said on the Chile Wire podcast that following concerns raised by a school board speech, they compiled a guide documenting more than 125 sexually explicit books currently circulating.


Sen. Block: 'Approx. 100,000 unqualified people received Medicaid benefits in New Mexico'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that approximately 100,000 unqualified individuals received Medicaid benefits in the state as recently as 2023.


New Mexico launches archaeology training program with free enrollment

The Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS), in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), has announced the launch of the New Mexico Archaeology Field Training Program.


Western New Mexico University Athletics partners with FanWord for AI-driven digital storytelling

Western New Mexico University Athletics has announced a partnership with FanWord, an AI-powered platform focused on collegiate sports storytelling.


Honeywell leads $600 million investment round for Quantinuum at $10 billion valuation

Honeywell has announced an equity capital raise of approximately $600 million for Quantinuum, valuing the quantum computing company at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses survivor advocacy and rural healthcare on social media

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used her Twitter account on September 4, 2025 to highlight meetings with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and address issues such as rural hospital protections and political discourse involving Donald Trump.


Governor calls special session in response to federal budget cuts

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a special legislative session will begin on October 1 to address the effects of recent federal budget cuts.


Powerball jackpot climbs to third-highest ever at estimated $1.7 billion

The estimated Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday, September 6, 2025 drawing has reached $1.7 billion, with a cash value of $770.3 million.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses culture, crime policy, and veterans' rights in recent posts

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared several posts between September 2-4, 2025 discussing New Mexico's cultural events, her stance on crime policy within the Democratic party, and concerns over a VA abortion rule affecting veterans' rights.


Lockheed Martin executives to participate in Morgan Stanley's annual Laguna Conference

Lockheed Martin has announced that its Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet, along with CFO Evan Scott, will take part in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference.


Arts & Culture: Southwest Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Driving north on U.S. Route 550 from Albuquerque to San Ysidro, New Mexico one sees magnificent mesas, majestic mountains, ancient Pueblos, and beautiful geography.