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Bernalillo DA Sam Bregman announces detention ruling and joint anti-crime initiative

District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates on major legal actions and collaborative anti-crime operations via social media posts dated August 28-29, 2025.


Western New Mexico women's cross country placed 12th in LSC preseason poll

The Western New Mexico University Women's Cross Country team has been ranked 12th in the 2025 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Preseason Poll.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses tragedy, disaster relief, and women’s rights in latest posts

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández published a series of posts between August 27-29, 2025 addressing legislative action after tragedy in Minneapolis, ongoing flood recovery efforts in Mora County, New Mexico, and promoting her op-ed on...


Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1 billion ahead of August 30 drawing

The estimated Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, August 30, 2025 drawing has been increased to $1 billion, with a cash value of $453.1 million.


New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts stair climb honoring 9/11 first responders

The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host a memorial stair climb event on September 13, 2025, to honor the first responders who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks.


New Mexico to announce new partnership during international quantum conference

New Mexico is preparing to host the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, also known as Quantum Week, at the Albuquerque Convention Center from August 31 to September 5.


Chamber marks D.H. Lescombes Winery’s 20 years in Old Town

Members of D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro marked their 20th anniversary in Old Town with a ribbon cutting on August 24, an event supported by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. D.H. Lescombes has been making wine in New Mexico since...


Eastern New Mexico University offers single-game football tickets with new concessions

Individual game tickets for Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) football are now available for the upcoming season.


Nina Gallegos named assistant coach for ENMU women’s soccer

Nina Gallegos has been appointed as the new assistant coach for the Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) women's soccer team, according to an announcement by head coach Nona Borden.


New Mexico United acquires defender Kipp Keller on loan from Minnesota United FC

New Mexico United has acquired defender Kipp Keller on loan from Minnesota United FC for the remainder of the 2025 USL Championship season.


New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts lecture on women trailblazers in space

The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host its next Launch Pad Lecture on September 5, focusing on the contributions of women in space exploration.


Tribal nations urged to assert authority over threats to reservation water resources

As water scarcity intensifies in the western United States, concerns about the ability of Tribal Nations to safeguard their water resources and rights have become more pressing.


Eastern New Mexico football earns seventh LSC academic title in nine years

Eastern New Mexico University's football team has been named the 2024-25 academic champion by the Lone Star Conference (LSC), after achieving the highest grade point average among all ten LSC member institution football teams.


New Mexico United signs forward Luther Archimède from Monterey Bay FC

New Mexico United has announced the signing of forward Luther Archimède from Monterey Bay FC.


Western New Mexico University teams named LSC academic champions for 2024-25

Western New Mexico University's men's golf, men's tennis, and women's tennis teams have been named Lone Star Conference (LSC) Academic Champions for the 2024-25 academic year.


National Hispanic Cultural Center staff art exhibit opens September 5

The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque will present an exhibition featuring artworks created by its staff and partners.


Kirtland Air Force Base reports major economic contribution to Albuquerque area

Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories presented their annual economic impact report at the Kirtland Partnership Committee’s biannual meeting on August 13.


Eagle Nest seeks librarian for public library position

The Village of Eagle Nest in New Mexico is seeking applicants for the position of Librarian at the Eagle Nest Public Library.


School of Law welcomes 108 new students at Class of 2028 orientation

The School of Law has welcomed 108 new students as part of its Class of 2028.


Federal appeals court upholds protections for Alaskan Native subsistence fishing rights

On August 20, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous federal District Court decision in favor of the United States, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP), and allied organizations.