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Aggressive climate policy can be bad for New Mexico

Climate change presents a daunting challenge for economists, political scientists, and policymakers.


Albuquerque is New Mexico's crime hub

The FBI has not yet completed its uniform crime reporting statistics for 2021 but has done so for 2020.



Attorney General Torrez: 'This campaign is extremely important to me and my team as we are looking for information against these bad actors that will hopefully lead to an arrest and criminal charges'

On Aug. 4, 2023, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Human Services Department Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo announced a new public awareness campaign aimed at combating behavioral health treatment scams targeting vulnerable homeless populations in New Mexico. According to a press release by the New Mexico Human Services Department, the new "Don't Be Taken For a Ride" initiative promotes utilizing the 988 crisis lifeline to report suspicious activities.


Payne: 'We have calculated a shortage of roughly 32,000 housing units across New Mexico, with a majority needed in the Albuquerque area'

On July 25, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced they participated in a celebratory ribbon-cutting event at the Broadway McKnight Apartments. This new multifamily property is located in the Santa Barbara Martineztown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area of Albuquerque, according to a press release by MFA.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, July 28


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, July 27


Air Quality Control Board schedules hearing to discuss Advanced Clean Vehicles Rule

On Aug. 18, the City of Albuquerque announced that the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (Air Board) and the Environmental Improvement Board have scheduled a meeting to discuss potentially amending regulations for implementing California's latest motor vehicle emission standards, beginning with the model year 2027. The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13, at 9:00 a.m. through Nov. 16.


 Aug. 23 launch event scheduled for Aggie-Rita lime raspberry margaritas

On Aug. 17, New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced a launch event for "Aggie-Ritas" lime raspberry margaritas. According to an NMSU press release, the launch event will take place at Little Toad Creek’s downtown Las Cruces location, 119 N. Main St.


Comadre a Comadre receives $25,000 in grant funding for cancer community support program

On August 17, 2023, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that the organization Comadre a Comadre has been selected for a $25,000 grant for the upcoming year from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, according to a press release. The organization was one of only 12 recipients chosen to receive grant funding.


New Mexico Business Coalition attends COSMA conference

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President and CEO Carla Sonntag attended the Council of State Manufacturing Associations Conference (COSMA) held July 24-28 in South Carolina and also took part in an invitation-only National Economic Council (NEC) virtual roundtable.


State Rep. Jack Chatfield on Charles Sallee selection: ‘I am very optimistic about the future of the LFC with Charles leading the staff’

The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently announced that it has selected Charles Sallee to be the new budget director. Various members of the Legislative Finance Committee voiced their support for Sallee as the choice for budget director.


New hardware strategy introduces potential breakthrough for quantum computing field

On Aug. 15, Los Alamos National Laboratory announced that a new theoretical approach to quantum computing hardware avoids many of the complexities present in current quantum computers and could have transformative implications. According to a press release, the breakthrough is discussed in a paper titled "Topologically protected Grover’s oracle for the partition problem," recently published in the Physical Review A journal.


Cárdenas: "Governor Abbott continues his political stunts in implementing illegal, cruel, and inhumane tactics to unsuccessfully prevent migrant families from seeking a better quality of life."

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has demanded a full investigation by the DOJ and DHS into the Texas Department of Public Safety's intentional separation of migrant families, calling for urgent measures to end the practice.


Heinrich, Tester, Murray: 'For our constituents, particularly the thousands who live in rural and Tribal communities, the ability to safely deactivate and dispose of drugs at home would be a strong tool in the fight against addiction'

On August 17th, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Jon Tester, and Patty Murray led a letter urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to involve Tribal consultations and engage rural communities in discussions before finalizing its policy on disposing of prescription opioids at home.


Educator Fellows Program shows promise in New Mexico schools

On Aug. 17, The New Mexico Public Education Department announced that the Educator Fellows Program has grown to roughly 500 participants this year compared to 380 last year, according to a press release. Managed by the Public Education Department, the Educator Fellows NM initiative offers support to both students and educators to reduce class sizes and cultivate future educators.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Monday, July 26


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, July 24


Bernalillo County recently introduced a new way for the public to enroll in emergency notifications using an emergency notification system called Everbridge. People can receive alerts via landline, mobile text, or email on severe weather, fire risks, road closures, and other relevant updates, a press release from the county government said.


Animal Protection New Mexico: ‘Our state’s black bears and cougars are worth far more than a stuffed trophy’

The permitted level of black bear and cougar trophy hunting in New Mexico is unsustainable, and reducing it is vital to their survival, Nina Eydelman of Animal Protection New Mexico, a group dedicated to protecting animals, said in a press release.