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

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.

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.

Eastern New Mexico University loans Leigh Brackett archives to Academy Museum exhibit

The Golden Library Archives and Special Collections at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has loaned items from the Leigh Brackett Collection to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in California.

New Mexico officials urge safety precautions for Halloween due to high pedestrian risk

New Mexico transportation officials are urging drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution during Halloween, citing an increased risk of accidents involving children.

Governor Lujan Grisham pledges $30 million in state-funded SNAP aid amid federal delays

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham responded Friday to two federal court decisions in Rhode Island and Massachusetts that directed the release of contingency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds.

New Mexico awards $24.4 million in student debt relief to healthcare workers

The New Mexico Higher Education Department is providing student debt relief payments to more than 400 health professionals through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.

State Fairgrounds District Board approves $67.8 million redevelopment plan including new public park

The State Fairgrounds District Board has unanimously approved a $67.8 million predevelopment plan for the Albuquerque State Fairgrounds property.

Ten projects awarded grants to boost New Mexico's arts and cultural districts

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 30, 2025

Ten projects in New Mexico have received Arts & Cultural District (ACD) Pilot Grants, an initiative designed to stimulate economic development and promote the unique cultural identities of local creative districts.

Deb Haaland urges support for public school bonds ahead of local elections

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 30, 2025

As the local elections approach in New Mexico, gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland has called on residents to support school bonds aimed at improving public school infrastructure across the state.

U.S. Army sergeant commands autonomous Black Hawk missions using Sikorsky MATRIX technology

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 30, 2025

A U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant First Class has become the first soldier without formal pilot training to plan and execute missions using an Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter, equipped with MATRIX technology developed by Sikorsky,...

Los Angeles County expands Sikorsky FIREHAWK fleet with two new firefighting helicopters

The County of Los Angeles has entered into a new contract with Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, to acquire two additional S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters.

New Mexico allocates $30 million after loss of federal SNAP benefits

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that New Mexico will allocate $30 million in state funds beginning November 1 to support low-income residents who are set to lose federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to...

Lockheed Martin partners with Google Public Sector for secure on-premise generative AI deployment

Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector have announced a new collaboration to bring Google's generative AI technology, including its Gemini models, into Lockheed Martin's secure on-premise environments.

Lockheed Martin invests $50 million in Saildrone for unmanned naval vehicle development

Lockheed Martin has announced a $50 million investment in Saildrone, a company specializing in maritime autonomous systems.

Deb Haaland pledges support for permanent acequia funding at South Valley meeting

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 28, 2025

Deb Haaland, who is running for governor of New Mexico, met with leaders from the South Valley Regional Acequia on Sunday.

Lockheed Martin’s X-59 completes first flight in partnership with NASA

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 28, 2025

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and NASA have announced the successful first flight of the X-59, a supersonic aircraft designed to reduce the sonic boom associated with high-speed travel.

New Mexico launches $1 million study on Medicaid behavioral health services

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 28, 2025

New Mexico has initiated a $1 million study to evaluate and improve health care and social services for Medicaid members with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.

Governor Lujan Grisham responds as USDA suspends SNAP benefits affecting thousands in New Mexico

By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2025

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 42 million people across the country, starting November 1.