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New Mexico reduces email retention period for executive branch to 30 days

Emails deleted by the executive branch in New Mexico will now be permanently removed after 30 days, a significant reduction from the previous one-year retention policy.


Bush-era Social Security reform could have improved returns, report suggests

Efforts to reform Social Security during the George W. Bush Administration were unsuccessful, according to a report by the American Enterprise Institute.


New Mexico joins California lawsuit over EV mandate repeal

Paul Gessing recently attended the "No Kings Rally" in Albuquerque, providing a detailed account of the event.


Lobo Men's and Women's Track and Field bring home 3 National Championships after a strong weekend in the NCAA Outdoor Championships

Darren Gauson, head coach of the University of New Mexico (UNM) cross country and track & field teams, discussed the team's performance in a post-meet ESPN TEAM Talk podcast following the NCAA Outdoor Championships.


Begay III on NB3 golf tournament’s return to New Mexico: 'I love New Mexico the most'

Notah Begay III, a golf broadcaster and founder of the NB3 Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm for returning the second NB3 Match Play to New Mexico during an interview on ESPN Radio 101.7 TEAM talk.


New Lobo men’s basketball coach Eric Olen aims for NCAA Tournament return: ‘We gotta get back’

Eric Olen, head coach of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team, expressed in an ESPN Radio TEAM Talk interview that he is drawing on his NCAA Tournament experience at UC San Diego as he works towards providing New Mexico fans with a...


Arts & Culture: 516 ARTS and Poeh Cultural Center partner for Soundings: An Exhibition in Five Parts

When people from out of town ask me about the first arts-dedicated space they should visit in Albuquerque, I immediately recommend 516 ARTS.


New Mexico reports strong economic growth across various sectors

The New Mexico Economic Development Department has published its quarterly statewide and county Economic Summaries.


Deb Haaland warns against hospital closures in rural New Mexico

Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, has raised concerns about proposed federal legislation that threatens the closure of 15 rural hospitals in New Mexico.


New Mexico Museum offers summer events before renovation closure

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is offering a range of activities this summer to help visitors escape the heat while learning about science fiction, paleoart, and more.


Anthony Maestas receives over 30-year sentence for child abuse and exploitation material

A judge in the 13th District Judicial Court has sentenced Anthony Maestas to 30.5 years in prison for child abuse and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).


State Controller position open at New Mexico's Financial Control Division

Join the Financial Control Division at the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to lead one of the key bureaus in state government.


New Mexico Child Support Services Division seeks school supply donations for students

The New Mexico Child Support Services Division (CSSD) is organizing a school supply drive to support students across the state.


Mitchell discusses economic freedom in New Mexico at Albuquerque event

Matthew Mitchell, associated with the Fraser Institute, a Canadian free market think tank, recently discussed economic freedom in New Mexico.


Albert Chang named director of New Mexico Oil Conservation Division

Albert C.S. Chang has been appointed as the new director of the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division, according to an announcement by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.


State Personnel Office automates job architecture project with SHARE team collaboration

The State Personnel Office is collaborating with the Department of Finance and Administration's SHARE team to automate the Job Architecture project.


New Mexico Museum offers summer events before renovation closure

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is offering a range of activities this summer to help visitors escape the heat while learning about natural wonders.


Oil and gas sector leads New Mexico in well plugging initiatives

New Mexico's oil and gas industry has been at the forefront of environmental responsibility, particularly in well plugging efforts.


Sgt. Stephen Apodaca named Shikar Safari Officer of the Year

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced that Sgt.


Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care; impact varies across states

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a decision that affects transgender youth and their families across the United States.