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State allocates emergency funds for Melody Ranch community’s water supply

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order to provide emergency water assistance to residents of the Melody Ranch community in Torrance County.


State Sen. Brantley on wolf management: Program costs are 'about a million dollar per year per wolf'

Crystal Brantley, a state senator for New Mexico's 35th District, expressed concerns regarding federal wolf management.


New Mexico Economic Development Department allocates $4.6 million for job training

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced that its job training program will provide up to $4.6 million in funding for 12 companies.


Governor Lujan Grisham joins US delegation at COP30 climate conference in Brazil

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico will participate in the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil this November as part of a U.S. delegation made up of more than 100 local leaders.


Update highlights worsening physician shortages in New Mexico

On October 23, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors received an update from Carrie Brunder of the New Mexico Medical Society regarding ongoing shortages in medical personnel across New Mexico.


New Mexico Secretary of State promotes John Lewis Youth Leadership Award nomination deadline

The New Mexico Secretary of State used social media posts in early November to remind the public about the imminent deadline for nominating candidates for the 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award.


Albuquerque Public School students’ art featured on new “I Voted” stickers

Voters in Bernalillo County will have the chance to pick up “I Voted” stickers featuring artwork created by Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) students when they go to the polls this year.


Santa Fe Institute welcomes Shuhao Fu as postdoctoral fellow focused on AI reasoning

Shuhao Fu has joined the Santa Fe Institute as a Program Postdoctoral Fellow, focusing on artificial intelligence research.


UNM patient describes recovery after receiving advanced care following major stroke

When Steve Bohmbach suffered a stroke on March 18, he was at home watching television with his wife, Cindy.


Police cadets from more than 20 agencies complete basic training in New Mexico

A group of police cadets from over 20 law enforcement agencies in New Mexico graduated from basic training on Wednesday, marking the completion of Class 210 at the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) academy in Santa Fe.


Eastern New Mexico rodeo prepares for Texas Tech competition

Eastern New Mexico University's rodeo team is set to compete at the Texas Tech rodeo from October 30 to November 1.


UT Tyler women’s soccer defeats Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds 4-0

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team lost 4-0 to UT Tyler on Tuesday at the Citizens First Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex in Tyler, Texas.


UNM College of Nursing partners with Navajo Technical University to expand rural nursing education

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing has announced a partnership with Navajo Technical University (NTU) to enhance nursing education and increase the number of nurses in rural and tribal areas across New Mexico.


UNM Center for Participatory Research advances community-led health studies

The Center for Participatory Research (CPR) at The University of New Mexico's College of Population Health is leading national efforts to shift health research from a traditional top-down model to one that prioritizes community involvement.


Angelo State defeats WNMU volleyball team in straight sets

Angelo State University defeated Western New Mexico University in a volleyball match on Tuesday night at Drag's Court.


Yair Banuelos’ career takes him from WNMU standout athlete to NCAA Division I coach

When Yair Banuelos arrived in Silver City from Mexico City, he began a path that would lead him to become one of Western New Mexico University's most accomplished men's tennis players.


Eastern New Mexico women's soccer travels to face UT Tyler

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team is set to play against UT Tyler in a Lone Star Conference match on Thursday at 5 p.m. CST in Tyler, Texas.


Midwestern State defeats Eastern New Mexico volleyball in straight sets

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team lost in straight sets to Midwestern State University on Tuesday at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena in Portales.


Santa Fe Institute hosts month-long forum on advancing agent-based models in economics

In the 1980s and 1990s, the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) was a center for the development of agent-based modeling (ABM), a method that simulates economies by focusing on individual differences and interactions rather than averages.


Central New Mexico Community College seeks library specialist for South Valley Campus

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is seeking to fill a Library Specialist position at its South Valley Campus.