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NM State Athletics launches updated mobile app for Aggie fans

NM State Athletics has launched an updated version of its official mobile app, aimed at enhancing the experience for Aggie sports fans.


Museum of International Folk Art hosts silent auction and party

The Museum of International Folk Art, in collaboration with the Friends of Folk Art, is organizing the World of Treasures Silent Auction and Party.


Arthur Sze named 25th Poet Laureate by Library of Congress

The Library of Congress has announced that Arthur Sze, a poet from Santa Fe, has been named the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States.


Albuquerque continues Rail Trail project despite loss of federal funding

The city of Albuquerque is moving forward with its Rail Trail project despite losing a significant portion of federal funding.


Women's Leadership Luncheon marks 10 years of empowering Santa Fe entrepreneurs

A decade ago, an article in Forbes highlighted Santa Fe as having the highest number of women entrepreneurs per capita in the United States.


Deb Haaland addresses campaign recruitment, healthcare access, and family economic pressures

Deb Haaland posted a series of messages on September 18-19, highlighting her campaign outreach efforts while addressing issues such as healthcare access through Planned Parenthood and the impact of rising grocery prices on families in New Mexico


Arts & Culture: New Mexico Actor’s Lab Showcases Sam Shepard’s Cowboy Mouth

Sam Shepard’s life unfolds like a play in four acts: a California boyhood under wide skies; the restless, electric rise in New York as an Obie-winning playwright; a New Mexico chapter...


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights universal child care and historic military recognition

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used social media on September 18-19, 2025 to spotlight New Mexico's universal child care initiative and honor Stella Lavadie for her military service.


Trump Administration withdraws $11.5M in federal funds from Albuquerque rail trail

Rio Grande Foundation president Paul Gessing recently spoke with KOAT Channel 7 about the Trump Administration's decision to eliminate $11.5 million in federal funding for the Albuquerque rail trail project.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports arrests and convictions in major criminal cases

District Attorney Sam Bregman announced key developments in several Bernalillo County criminal cases on September 19, 2025.


Xavier Johnson rushes for over 100 yards as ENMU falls to Angelo State

Eastern New Mexico University faced No. 8 Angelo State in a Lone Star Conference football matchup on Saturday night, experiencing both weather disruptions and a strong opponent.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball falls to Lubbock Christian in straight sets

Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team was defeated by Lubbock Christian University in straight sets during the final day of the MCM Chap Invite held at the Rip Griffin Center in Lubbock, Texas.


Eastern New Mexico men’s cross country competes at Lobo Invitational in Albuquerque

Eastern New Mexico University's men's cross country team participated in the Lobo Cross Country Invitational, held at the UNM North Golf Course in Albuquerque.


Eastern New Mexico women's soccer falls to Adams State on Colorado road trip

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team concluded its Colorado road trip with a 3-0 defeat against Adams State University at the ASU Soccer Field in Alamosa.


Mustangs prepare for home football matchup after high-scoring loss

Last week, the Western New Mexico University Mustangs lost to New Mexico Highlands in a high-scoring football game, ending with a score of 69–55.


Deb Haaland addresses tribal partnerships and mental health needs in New Mexico

Deb Haaland posted a series of messages on September 17-18, 2025 addressing key issues facing New Mexicans—including tribal partnerships, rising suicide rates, and economic hardship—while emphasizing her commitment to supporting vulnerable...


Bob Perls on Breaking Partisan Gridlock with the Forward Party

Polarization fuels gridlock in New Mexico and across the country, while primary rules and party machinery narrow voter choice.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham calls for action on health credits and announces free statewide child care

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlighted key policy priorities for New Mexico in posts dated September 17-18, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights RECA workshop and addresses national issues

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used her social media platform on September 17-18, 2025 to announce a RECA workshop for constituents and comment on national cultural and health care issues.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights public safety initiatives and staffing changes

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates via social media between September 16-18, highlighting a new multi-agency public safety operation, advances in prosecutorial technology use across New Mexico, and recent additions to...