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Adrian Lucero becomes New Mexico distributor for Phantom Screens

Adrian Lucero, owner of Total Blinds & Window Tinting, has been appointed as the authorized distributor for Phantom Screens in New Mexico.


New Mexico allocates $6M for affordable housing project in Albuquerque

The State of New Mexico has allocated $6 million to support the development of Tierra Linda Apartments, an affordable housing project in Southwest Albuquerque.


TXNM Energy shareholders approve acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure

TXNM Energy shareholders have approved a deal for Blackstone Infrastructure to acquire the company.


Western New Mexico women's golf stands 11th after first day at RJGA Shootout

The Western New Mexico University Women's Golf team finished the first day of the RJGA Shootout at the Golf Club of Estrella in 11th place out of 14 teams.


X-Bow Systems partners with AEON Industrial for missile system development

X-Bow Systems Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with AEON Industrial Inc., focusing on the development and production of tactical missile systems.


AI technology aims to protect electric grid from threats

Sandia National Laboratories has developed a neural network AI designed to enhance the security of the electric grid.


Qdoba announces major franchise expansion deal across five southwestern states

QDOBA Mexican Eats has announced a significant franchise agreement to develop 50 new restaurants across several southwestern states.


Deb Haaland addresses job creation, hunger relief efforts in recent social media posts

Deb Haaland addressed issues including workforce development programs for youth, federal nutrition assistance cuts under Trump-era policies impacting New Mexicans facing hunger during Hunger Action Month (September 2025), and celebrated National...


Firefighters honor 9/11 first responders at Climb the Cube in Alamogordo

More than 120 people gathered at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo on September 13, 2025, to participate in Climb the Cube, an annual event honoring first responders who died during the September 11 attacks.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham promotes anti-litter campaign with help from Vince Gilligan

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on September 15, 2025, via social media that New Mexico's latest anti-littering commercial—featuring contributions from Vince Gilligan and actors Daniel and Luis Moncada—would premiere on September 16 as...


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights New Mexico’s diversity and social initiatives in recent posts

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her Twitter account between September 13–15, 2025 to promote a statewide conference in Glorieta, highlight New Mexico’s biodiversity, and discuss economic impacts of free childcare programs with insights from...


Mora County SNAP recipients urged to report flood-related food loss by September deadline

Mora County residents affected by recent flooding have until September 25 to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA).


New Mexico DPS launches new social media channels for public updates

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety has introduced new social media accounts to enhance communication with the public.



150th Special Operations Wing holds unit run to boost readiness

The 150th Special Operations Wing of the New Mexico Air National Guard organized a unit-wide run on September 6.


New Mexico Conference on Aging offers diverse activities for older adults

The 47th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is set to take place from September 23 to September 25, 2025, at the Glorieta Conference Center.


New Mexico seeks vendors to cut prescription costs for public employees

The New Mexico Health Care Authority has announced a request for proposals (RFPs) to find new pharmaceutical benefits management services aimed at reducing prescription drug costs for over 168,000 public employees and their families across the state.


New Mexico Environment Department moves Albuquerque services to Rio Rancho amid building issues

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has closed its Downtown Albuquerque office, shifting all in-person services to the Rio Rancho field office.


New Mexico monitors tritium venting at Los Alamos Lab

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will oversee a tritium venting operation at Los Alamos National Laboratory this weekend.


Mora County flood victims get extended tax deadlines

Taxpayers in Mora County, New Mexico, affected by recent flooding have been granted additional time to file their personal and business taxes.