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New Mexico receives Age-Friendly Employer certification for supporting multigenerational workforce

New Mexico has been certified as an Age-Friendly Employer, a recognition that reflects the state's efforts to support workers of all ages through its hiring and workplace policies.


New Mexico Oil & Gas Association partners with local leaders for youth soccer clinic

The New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA) partnered with Speaker of the House Javier Martínez, Albuquerque Public Schools’ McKinney-Vento Program, and professional soccer team New Mexico United to organize a soccer clinic for over 60 children...


Eastern New Mexico announces release of football season tickets and promotional events

Eastern New Mexico University has announced that 2025 football season tickets are now available for purchase.


America's top states for business rankings released by CNBC

To rank America's Top States for Business in 2025, CNBC evaluated all 50 states based on 135 metrics across 10 categories of competitiveness.


New Mexico ranks fifth among America's weakest state economies

In an effort to attract businesses, states in the U.S. are marketing themselves as safe havens for corporate leaders who may be concerned about economic stability.


Exhibition at Vladem Contemporary honors Lucy R. Lippard's legacy

The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary is hosting an exhibition titled "Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind," celebrating the influential writer, activist, and curator Lucy R. Lippard.


Museum of New Mexico Press appoints Erin Adair-Hodges as new director

The Museum of New Mexico Press (MNMP) has appointed Erin Adair-Hodges as its new director.


NHCC announces event series for Voces del Pueblo exhibition

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced a series of events to accompany its art exhibition "Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico."


El Palacio magazine wins national editing award from press women federation

El Palacio magazine has been recognized nationally with an award from the National Federation of Press Women.


National Hispanic Cultural Center unveils new logo for 25th anniversary

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) has unveiled a new logo to mark its 25th anniversary, which will be celebrated in October.


Equality New Mexico urges supporters to consider legacy gifts during Make a Will Month

Equality New Mexico (EQNM) is encouraging supporters to consider including the organization in their estate plans as part of Make a Will Month this August.


Governor allocates $750,000 for Doña Ana County flood response

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to allocate $750,000 in state funding for the response to flooding in Doña Ana County.


Haaland meets Las Cruces coffee shop owner to discuss small business challenges

Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, met with a small business owner at Picacho Coffee Roasters in Las Cruces to discuss the challenges that local businesses are facing due to rising costs.


Attorney General Bondi: We will 'vigorously defend the Second Amendment against any form of government overreach'

Pam Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, announced in a memorandum to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees the formation of a new Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force.


Governor issues emergency order for flood relief in Doña Ana County

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to allocate $750,000 in state funding for the response to flooding in Doña Ana County. “Vado is facing devastating flooding, and this crisis demands immediate action,” said Gov. Lujan...


Bernalillo County seeks business input for economic development program

Bernalillo County is reaching out to businesses for input on its economic development program.


Cowboys basketball players earn spots on NABC Honors Court for academic excellence

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 NABC Honors Court, recognizing academic achievement among men's college basketball teams and players.


New Mexico Highlands welcomes medal-winning volleyball players

The Pacific Mini Games, held in Koror, Palau from June 29 to July 9, saw participation from nearly 1,500 athletes across 24 teams.


NMHU announces 2025 wrestling signing class with athletes from seven states

Second-year wrestling coach Chris Freije announced the 2025 signing class for New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) this morning.


Santa Fe named top US city by Travel + Leisure for first time

Santa Fe has been named the top city in the United States by the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.