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New Mexico Law Enforcement Retention Fund expands support for experienced police
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The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to administer the Law Enforcement Retention Fund, which aims to retain experienced and certified law enforcement officers across the state.

ENMU theatre department presents play about three sisters’ journeys
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Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking will stage the play “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” at the University Theatre Center Studio Theatre.

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Burrell College graduates join MountainView Family Care Associates in Las Cruces
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MountainView Regional Medical Center has announced the addition of two new family medicine physicians to its MountainView Family Care Associates team.


NMDOT names inaugural group of student ambassadors for anti-litter campaign
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The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), working with the Office of the Governor, has selected 14 high school students from across the state as the first Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors for 2025–2026.


Deb Haaland donates food and essentials amid SNAP benefit lapse
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Deb Haaland and her team delivered 811 pounds of food and essential items to the Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque.


New Mexico strengthens dispatcher training requirements through mandatory academy program
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Each year, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy offers four sessions of the Public Safety Telecommunicator training.


Governor calls Nov. 10 special session as state faces ongoing SNAP funding shortfall
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called for a special session of the New Mexico Legislature on November 10 to address the ongoing need for state-funded food assistance.


New Mexico submits plan seeking share of $50 billion federal rural health fund
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has submitted its Rural Health Transformation Plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, aiming to secure a portion of a $50 billion federal program designed to improve health care in rural areas.


Mega Millions jackpot reaches $843 million ahead of November drawing
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The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $843 million for the drawing on Friday, November 7, 2025.



Lt. Fred Beers III Fund supports 24 agency honor guards across New Mexico
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Honor guard teams across New Mexico have received support through the Lt.


Deb Haaland comments on 2025 election results and local governance
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Deb Haaland issued a statement following the 2025 election results in New Mexico and across the United States.


Deb Haaland criticizes Steve Pearce’s nomination to head Bureau of Land Management
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Deb Haaland, a candidate for governor in New Mexico and former Secretary of the Interior, has issued a statement following the nomination of Steve Pearce to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).


Executive committee continues work on behavioral health reform in New Mexico
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts have scheduled the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee formed under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, also known as Senate Bill 3.


State allocates emergency funds for Melody Ranch community’s water supply
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order to provide emergency water assistance to residents of the Melody Ranch community in Torrance County.


First group completes credential program and signs with NM Department of Transportation
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Ten individuals have joined the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) as Highway Maintenance Workers after graduating from the first Industry Credential Pipeline Program.


Eastern New Mexico University announces launch date for annual giving program
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Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has announced the launch of a new annual giving program, "1ROO for ENMU," set to begin on November 20, 2025.


New Mexico opens $26 million behavioral health funding applications
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority has opened applications for up to $26 million in funding aimed at improving behavioral health services across the state.


New Mexico agencies announce fourth executive committee meeting on behavioral health reform
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts have announced the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee formed under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3).


New Mexico Higher Education Secretary receives national award for advancing equity
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Stephanie M. Rodriguez, New Mexico’s Higher Education Secretary, has been honored with the Outstanding Public Sector Partner Award by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).