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Governor calls special session in response to federal budget cuts
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a special legislative session will begin on October 1 to address the effects of recent federal budget cuts.


Powerball jackpot climbs to third-highest ever at estimated $1.7 billion
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The estimated Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday, September 6, 2025 drawing has reached $1.7 billion, with a cash value of $770.3 million.


Lockheed Martin executives to participate in Morgan Stanley's annual Laguna Conference
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Lockheed Martin has announced that its Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet, along with CFO Evan Scott, will take part in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference.


New Mexico Health Care Authority marks Recovery Month with statewide events
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The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has announced a series of events throughout September to observe Recovery Awareness Month.


New Mexico expands SNAP benefits for flood-affected counties
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Residents in several New Mexico counties affected by recent flooding will have expanded access to food assistance under a new emergency measure.


Fan-favorite food contests return to highlight local flavors at New Mexico State Fair
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Some of the most popular food competitions at the New Mexico State Fair will return in 2025, highlighting local flavors and culinary traditions.


US Army awards $900 million missile contract including first sales to Brazil and Tunisia
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The U.S. Army has awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) a production contract for Javelin missiles and related equipment, with a value up to $900.5 million for fiscal year 2025.


Sikorsky partners with CAL FIRE on five-year autonomous aerial firefighting project
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have launched a five-year initiative aimed at improving aviation resources for wildfire suppression.


ENMU announces events for JP Stone Community Bank Rally on Main and Family Weekend
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Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has announced the schedule for its third annual JP Stone Community Bank Rally on Main and Family Weekend, set to take place from September 12 to 13 in Portales, New Mexico.


U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin $9.8 billion missile defense contract
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Lockheed Martin has received a $9.8 billion contract from the U.S. Army to produce 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and related hardware.


Santa Fe Institute researchers call for more interdisciplinary training in microbiology
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In 2023, a group of researchers from different disciplines and career stages participated in an Arctic field school to study floating sea ice.


Lockheed Martin selected by US Army as team lead for next-gen command system prototype
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Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems division has been awarded a prototype agreement by the U.S. Army to serve as Team Lead for the development of a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype.


Eastern New Mexico University earns high marks in Niche.com's 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
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Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized both nationally and within New Mexico in the recently released Niche.com 2026 Best College Rankings.


New Mexico partners with DARPA on major quantum technology initiative
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an agreement between the state of New Mexico and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to create the Quantum Frontier Project.


New Mexico Department of Agriculture selects two new chef ambassadors
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The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has announced the selection of Chef Becky Windels from FARMesilla in Las Cruces and Chef Julian Griego of Albuquerque’s Street Food Institute as the latest NEW MEXICO–Taste the Tradition Chef...


New Mexico partners with DARPA on $120 million quantum technology initiative
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an agreement between New Mexico and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to launch the Quantum Frontier Project.


Governor Lujan Grisham issues emergency order for Mora County flood response
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two emergency orders to provide $1.5 million in state funding for agencies responding to recent flooding in Mora County.


Powerball jackpot reaches $1.3 billion; New Mexicans win nearly $2 million
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The Powerball jackpot for the drawing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, is estimated at $1.3 billion, with a cash value of $589 million.


Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1 billion ahead of August 30 drawing
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The estimated Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, August 30, 2025 drawing has been increased to $1 billion, with a cash value of $453.1 million.


New Mexico to announce new partnership during international quantum conference
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New Mexico is preparing to host the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, also known as Quantum Week, at the Albuquerque Convention Center from August 31 to September 5.