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Albuquerque Isotopes announce winners of annual end-of-season player awards

The Albuquerque Isotopes announced their 2025 end-of-season player awards during a ceremony before Sunday’s game against Reno.


Western New Mexico men's golf places fourth at San Juan Intercollegiate

The Western New Mexico University men's golf team secured a fourth place finish at the San Juan Intercollegiate in Montrose, Colorado.


UNM College of Nursing ranked among top national nursing programs

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has been recognized among the top Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs nationwide, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges list.


Sophia Valdez named LSC offensive player of the week after strong tournament showing

Sophia Valdez of Eastern New Mexico University has been named the Lone Star Conference (LSC) offensive player of the week for her performance at the LSC Challenge in Silver City, New Mexico.


Eastern New Mexico women's soccer hosts UT Dallas for first-ever matchup

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team is set to play against UT Dallas in a Lone Star Conference match on Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. The game will take place at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium and coincides with...


Eastern New Mexico football faces No.16 Central Washington seeking first-ever win

Eastern New Mexico University's football team is preparing for a challenging road game against No. 16 Central Washington in Ellensburg, Washington, this Saturday night.


AG Day returns Nov. 8 with focus on education and family activities

The 12th annual AG Day will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces.


Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico endorses Deb Haaland for governor

Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico (PPVNM) has endorsed Deb Haaland in her campaign for governor of New Mexico.


Library Support Network offers free membership to aid public library fundraising

Fundraising is important for public libraries to maintain and improve their services, expand programs, and offer more resources to the community.


Eastern New Mexico falls to UT Dallas in home soccer match

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team lost a home conference game to UT Dallas, 4-1, at Steve Loy Foundation Stadium on Wednesday.


Two Zuni men sentenced to over two years for armed assault

Two members of the Zuni Pueblo, Kamron Kallestewa, 25, and Kaden Panteah, 20, have each been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for an armed assault that took place on April 8, 2023.


Sanostee man receives six-year sentence for violent assault

A Sanostee resident, Nathan Mescale, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for an assault that left a woman with serious injuries.


Study identifies key innovations behind sharp decline in solar system costs

Since the 1970s, the price of solar-energy systems has dropped by more than 99 percent.


Researchers map infrastructure gaps across sub-Saharan Africa using new dataset

SFI External Professor Luis Bettencourt and Nicholas Marchio from the University of Chicago have developed a new approach to mapping infrastructure needs across sub-Saharan Africa.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber backs $350 million APS school improvement bond

On November 4, Albuquerque voters will decide on a $350 million general obligation bond to fund various projects across the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district.


UNM School of Law appoints Myka Autumn Curtis as associate director of admissions

Myka Autumn Curtis has been appointed as the new Associate Director of Admissions and Pathway Initiatives at the UNM School of Law.


School of Law announces recipients of Minzner Award and Salazar Prize

Two students at the School of Law have been recognized for their academic achievements.


UNM School of Law appoints Melanie Fritzsche as new director of career services

Melanie Fritzsche has been appointed as the new Director of Career Services at the University of New Mexico School of Law, following the retirement of Bonnie Stepleton.


Albuquerque International Sunport launches kiosk program for local entrepreneurs

The Albuquerque International Sunport marked the grand opening of the Ascend ABQ Retail Kiosk Program, an initiative designed to support local entrepreneurs by offering retail space, mentorship, and business experience at the airport.


Opera based on Dolores Huerta's life to premiere at National Hispanic Cultural Center

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), in partnership with Opera Southwest, will present an opera that explores the life of labor leader Dolores Huerta.