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NM singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith receive 2025 Rounders Award
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New Mexico singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith were honored with the 2025 Rounders Award on October 15 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.


New Mexico Consortium co-sponsors clean energy symposium in Socorro
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The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) will co-sponsor the New Mexico Energy Initiative Symposium, scheduled for November 18–19, 2025, at the Fidel Center at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.


New Mexico Consortium co-sponsors upcoming ablation workshop at NMSU
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The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) will co-sponsor the 15th Ablation Workshop, which is set to take place from November 18 to 20, 2025, at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.


Book explores how complexity science helps archaeologists interpret ancient societies
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Complexity science is increasingly being used to interpret archaeological data, according to a new book by Santa Fe Institute External Professor Stefani Crabtree of Utah State University.


Researchers develop model linking societal toolkits with innovation costs
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Every society faces the challenge of creating an effective set of tools to address its needs.


ARA and U.S. Army demonstrate mobile 3D printing system for combat engineering
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ARA has announced a significant achievement in its partnership with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) through the Additive Construction of Maneuver Enabling Technology (ACME Tech) project.


Lockheed Martin wins U.S. Army contract for new air defense interceptor
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Lockheed Martin has been awarded an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Project Agreement by the U.S. Army for the Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) 2nd Interceptor program.


San Pedro and Lordsburg receive New Mexico MainStreet designations
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After completing the New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) Accelerator Program, the Revitalize San Pedro Partnership and the Lordsburg Economic Advancement Project (LEAP) have been officially designated as New Mexico MainStreet programs.


Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial campaign raises nearly $7 million with grassroots support
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Deb Haaland’s campaign for governor of New Mexico has reported raising over $4 million in the latest fundraising period, bringing her total to nearly $7 million.


New rules affect SNAP energy deductions for over 32,000 New Mexicans
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More than 32,000 New Mexico residents who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see changes in how their energy assistance is counted when determining benefit amounts, starting November 1.


New Mexico Department of Public Safety to host missing persons resource event in November
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The New Mexico Department of Public Safety is organizing a resource event aimed at supporting families of missing persons.


New Mexico Department of Agriculture urges residents to keep firewood local during Firewood Month
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Moving untreated firewood over long distances or across state lines can introduce invasive pests that threaten forests and ecosystems in New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA).


Lockheed Martin’s Spike NLOS missile advances to next phase in Army competition
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Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system has advanced to Phase 2 of the U.S. Army’s Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) Directed Requirement competition.


Eastern New Mexico University announces recipients for annual alumni honors
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Eastern New Mexico University will honor its 2025 Alumni Homecoming Honorees and the Educator Hall of Honor inductee during the 49th Annual ENMU Foundation Homecoming Breakfast.


Information Technology Division focuses on supporting law enforcement across New Mexico
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The Information Technology Division (ITD) of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety plays a key role in supporting law enforcement and the broader criminal justice community in the state.


Deb Haaland proposes career pathways program starting in middle school for New Mexico students
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Deb Haaland, former U.S. congresswoman and Interior secretary, has outlined her education plan as part of her campaign for New Mexico governor.


Lockheed Martin partners with Diehl Defence to expand PAC-3 MSE missile supply chain
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Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration in Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD).


Belgium receives first in-country F-35A as part of expanded fighter jet fleet
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Belgium's first F-35A Lightning II aircraft has arrived at Florennes Air Base, marking the official start of the fighter jet’s integration into Belgian Air Force operations.


Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics advance solid rocket motor project with new Arkansas facility
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Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics have reported progress in their joint initiative to develop solid rocket motor (SRM) production, aiming to strengthen the U.S. defense supply chain.


Sikorsky unveils autonomous U-Hawk helicopter with increased cargo capacity
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Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has converted a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter into the S-70UAS U-Hawk, an autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with 25% more cargo space than the original model.