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Bob Perls on Building the Forward Party in New Mexico

New Mexico has wrestled with questions of accountability, competition, and representation in its politics.


Deb Haaland highlights heritage celebrations and pledges support against discrimination

Deb Haaland shared updates on cultural celebrations and voiced concerns about discrimination in recent posts dated September 15-16, 2025.


Kirtland Air Force Base hosts Space Force leader for strategic visit

Kirtland Air Force Base recently hosted Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna, who visited to better understand local space operations and highlight the base's expanding role in national defense.


Inventor introduces non-invasive brain-computer interface with cybersecurity focus

An inventor from Albuquerque, New Mexico, has developed a new brain-computer interface called the VIBE (Vibration-Inferred Brain Encoder).


Public Service Company of New Mexico declares quarterly preferred dividend

The Board of Directors of the Public Service Company of New Mexico, a subsidiary of TXNM Energy, has announced a regular quarterly dividend.


National Equity Fund closes historic $444 million deal for affordable housing preservation

National Equity Fund (NEF) has finalized a $444 million transaction aimed at preserving over 2,700 affordable housing units.


Central New Mexico Community College opens new skilled trades center

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) marked its 60th anniversary with the opening of the Ted Chavez Trades and Technologies Center (TTC) in Albuquerque.


Qunnect deploys Carina suite at Montana State University for quantum network

Qunnect Inc. has announced the deployment of its Carina product suite at Montana State University (MSU) to establish the first quantum entanglement network in the Northwestern United States.


Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on Robert Redford's passing

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a statement following the death of actor and filmmaker Robert Redford, acknowledging his contributions to the state’s culture and film industry. “I join all New Mexicans in mourning the loss of...


Bernalillo County ends Health Yeah! contract; Wellness Equity Alliance seeks reversal

Wellness Equity Alliance has expressed concern following the decision by Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority to terminate its contract for Health Yeah! of New Mexico services nearly a year early.


Albuquerque installs metal archways as part of The Rail Trail

The City of Albuquerque has announced the installation of metal archways as part of The Rail Trail in the Sawmill District.


Prehistoric plant species discovered in Socorro County by NM Museum researchers

A new species of prehistoric plant has been discovered in Socorro County, New Mexico, by researchers from the Smithsonian and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS).


Taylor-Mesilla becomes eighth historic site in New Mexico

After more than two decades of anticipation, the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site is set to open as New Mexico's eighth Historic Site on November 8, 2025.


Firefighters climb for remembrance at Climb the Cube event in Alamogordo

Firefighters from various departments across Southern New Mexico gathered at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo on September 13, 2025, for the annual Climb the Cube event.


Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Giacomin dies at age 86

Eddie Giacomin, a former goaltender for the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings, has died at the age of 86.


Sergio Rivas reaches milestone of 10,000 minutes in USL Championship

New Mexico United midfielder Sergio Rivas has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 regular-season minutes in the USL Championship.


Spaceport America announces free open house event for September 21, 2025

Spaceport America will hold an open house event on Sunday, September 21, 2025.


Sen Michael Padilla highlights statewide travel and events ahead of special session

Senator Michael Padilla posted updates between September 13–16 about traveling across New Mexico for legislative meetings and community visits.


Albuquerque expands Teen Connect initiative for youth mentorship and school safety

The City of Albuquerque is continuing its efforts to address youth safety and development through the Teen Connect initiative, which centers on mentorship, education, and providing opportunities for local teens.


NMDOT awards $17.6 million for northeastern New Mexico transportation projects

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Four has awarded funding to 14 municipalities and local governments through the Transportation Project Fund (TPF).