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Eastern New Mexico volleyball falls to Southwestern Oklahoma State at M.G.M. Chap Invite

Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team lost its opening match at the 2025 M.G.M. Chap Invite, falling to Southwestern Oklahoma State University in straight sets (12-25, 16-25, 15-25) at the Rip Griffin Center in Lubbock, Texas.


New Mexico Lottery wins top industry award for Zozobra-themed scratcher

The New Mexico Lottery’s Zozobra Scratchers have received the Buddy Roogow Best New Instant Game Award from the North American State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL).


Arthur Sze named U.S. Poet Laureate; Museum of New Mexico Press publishes new collection

Santa Fe poet Arthur Sze has been named the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States by the Library of Congress.


New Mexico Highlands University seeks Library Associate for Reference Section

New Mexico Highlands University has announced an open position for a Library Associate in the Reference Section.


Albuquerque moves ahead with Rail Trail after federal grant withdrawal

The U.S. Department of Transportation has withdrawn an $11.5 million grant from the city of Albuquerque for the Rail Trail project, a planned 7-mile loop designed to connect pedestrians and cyclists around Downtown and Barelas.


Museum of International Folk Art plans silent auction fundraiser for November

The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) and the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) are organizing the World of Treasures Silent Auction and Party on November 15, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes GOP stances on tariffs and healthcare spending

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several criticisms of recent Republican actions regarding tariffs and healthcare policy on September 16 and 17, highlighting concerns about inflation and rising ACA premiums.


OPINION: Part-time Santa Fe resident, actor, and director, Robert Redford Dies

It’s a story I don’t often tell, but the one time I greeted Robert Redford—actor, director, and cultural icon—was in a Santa Fe bathroom at the St. Francis Auditorium.


New Mexico Higher Education Department completes statewide capital outlay hearings

The New Mexico Higher Education Department has finished its annual summer capital outlay hearings, a process that involved traveling more than 700 miles to visit college and university campuses throughout the state.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights RECA eligibility and housing concerns in latest posts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted on September 17, 2025 about eligibility for RECA compensation related to nuclear exposure and ongoing housing affordability issues.


Infrastructure investments bring upgrades to roads across New Mexico

More than $100 million will be invested in 71 projects across New Mexico through the Transportation Project Fund (TPF) program, according to a recent announcement.


New Mexico DOT allocates $18.7 million to District Two transportation projects

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has allocated over $18.7 million for roadway projects in District Two as part of a broader $100.4 million investment across the state through its Transportation Project Fund (TPF).


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announces universal child care and pays tribute to Robert Redford

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that New Mexico will become the first state to provide universal no-cost child care starting November 1, 2025.


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.