State of New Mexico
Recent News About State of New Mexico
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On Jun 26, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the state will receive more than $675 million in federal assistance to expand broadband access. The governor highlighted the significance of the funding stating that it enables New Mexico to address the digital divide and promote equitable opportunities for its residents.
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Hannah Riseley-White has been selected as the new head of the Interstate Stream Commission (ISC). State Engineer Mike Hamman expressed complete confidence in her capabilities, especially in water management expertise, and believes she will effectively address New Mexico's water challenges amid the evolving climate conditions according to a press release.
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Kim O'Connell, who serves as the director of the athletic training program at New Mexico State University, has been inducted into the New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame.
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced the approval of $46.9 million in zero-interest loans to Mora and San Miguel counties.
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the resignation of Alicia J. Keyes as secretary of the state's economic development department in a June 29 statement. Grisham acknowledged Keyes's role in the state's thriving economy, its growing diversity, and historic job numbers.
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There is a growing awareness of truth that is beginning to rise in New Mexico.
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A team of experts gathered for the first time under Senate Memorial 30 to study the feasibility of providing health coverage to patients with brain injuries and tracking relevant statistics.
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Carroll Leavell, a former state senator representing the Jal Republican constituency, died June 26 at the age of 86.
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the state will receive more than $675 million in federal assistance to expand broadband access.
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U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan introduced a bill to make it easier for schools to apply for federal grants to get clean buses.
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Deb Haaland received a mixed reception at a press conference to trumpet a new rule that limits oil and gas activity around Chaco Canyon.
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Despite a warning from an FBI agent about the potential for further violence, a man charged with drug possession after the Red River biker gang shooting was released from jail until trial after a hearing before a judge.
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ExxonMobil said it has given more than $500,000 in grant money to New Mexico education institutions over the past year for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education.
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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit targeting 21 companies that reportedly continue producing toxic PFAS chemicals.
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The 41st annual Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally near Taos turned deadly when a shooting between rival motorcycle gangs left three people dead and others injured.
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New solar and battery storage projects have been approved for construction in the southern part of the state.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior, Arizona, California and Nevada have reached a deal to address ongoing drought conditions along the Colorado River Basin.
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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez described the treatment a 38-year-old, developmentally disabled woman endured before her death at the hands of her caregivers as "torture," saying the caregivers were paid thousands of dollars a month as part of a program to offer an alternative to institutional care.
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One of the top priorities for many in New Mexico is educational excellence.
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Tanja Moser felt fortunate when last year’s devastating wildfire spared the home her husband built by hand with friends 35 years ago, but that good fortune ran out as the couple watched the Las Tusas fire burn it down on May 10.