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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses healthcare, pay gap, and violence concerns on social media

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández used her official X account on September 10, 2025 to comment on Republican healthcare policy decisions, rising gender pay disparities, and incidents of violence in Utah and Colorado.


RezRIDERS uses extreme sports to build resilience among Indigenous youth

RezRIDERS, a program designed to empower Indigenous youth through extreme sports and cultural engagement, continues to expand its reach across tribal communities.


Outdoor Economics Conference set for September in Gallup

New Mexico’s outdoor recreation industry will be the focus of a statewide conference taking place in Gallup from September 8 to 10.


MaxPreps releases updated New Mexico high school football rankings after week two

The latest MaxPreps football rankings have been released following the completion of week two of the 2025 season.


Canadian steel manufacturer considers Las Cruces for first U.S. plant

A Canadian steel processing and manufacturing company, Endurance Technologies, Inc. (ETI), is considering Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the location for its first U.S. facility.


Sen. Sharer on special session response: We're 'restoring the safety of our communities'

Bill Sharer, the minority leader of the New Mexico State Senate, issued a news release in response to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's call for a special legislative session.


Eastern New Mexico University reports highest enrollment since 2018

Eastern New Mexico University has reported an increase in student enrollment, surpassing 6,000 students for the first time since 2018.


New Mexico Tech receives NSF grant for AI-based environmental risk modeling

A team at New Mexico Tech has received a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research artificial intelligence-assisted environmental risk modeling.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights recent cases and community engagement

District Attorney Sam Bregman shared updates via X on September 8 and 9 regarding community engagement efforts and major criminal cases in Bernalillo County.


New Mexico Tech announces performing arts lineup for 2025–2026 season

New Mexico Tech will present a diverse lineup of musical, theatrical, and cultural performances as part of its Performing Arts Series (PAS) for the 2025-2026 season.


Executive committee continues work on behavioral health reform in New Mexico

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts have scheduled the third meeting of the Executive Committee created under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3).


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights concerns over Trump-era SNAP cuts in recent posts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used social media on September 9, 2025, to question whether Trump-era SNAP cuts could force local supermarkets to close, referencing an article from Source NM and sharing related links for readers' review


Sen Michael Padilla highlights local business and announces universal child care initiative

Senator Michael Padilla shared updates between September 7-9, including support for a local business and details about New Mexico's upcoming universal free child care program starting November.


Meta outlines ongoing investments and community initiatives at GACC board meeting

Meta has continued to expand its operations in New Mexico, as outlined in a recent presentation by David Williams, Meta Community Development Regional Manager for the Southwest Region, to the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) Board of...


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes Trump and Supreme Court decisions in recent posts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández shared a series of critical tweets on September 8 and September 9, 2025, targeting Donald Trump and recent Supreme Court actions while raising concerns about wildfire preparedness funding.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández announces universal child care initiative for New Mexico

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used her official X account on September 9, 2025 to share news about universal child care coming to New Mexico and criticized Republican leaders regarding alleged coverups by the President.


ARA to showcase new defense technologies at 2025 AUSA annual meeting

ARA will present its latest defense technologies at the 2025 Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, scheduled for October 13-15 in Washington, D.C. The company plans to offer hands-on demonstrations and...


Lockheed Martin Skunk Works partners with BAE Systems FalconWorks on autonomous air systems

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks have announced a strategic partnership at the DSEI global defence conference in the United Kingdom.


New Mexico United faces Detroit City FC at home with playoff hopes on the line

New Mexico United is set to host Detroit City FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park on Wednesday night.


Oil supports many aspects of New Mexico's schools as classes resume

As students across New Mexico return to school, many families focus on preparing with supplies such as notebooks, backpacks, and lunchboxes.