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Santa Fe Institute postdoc projects advance with Lou Schuyler Seed Grant Fund support
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In 2022, the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) established the Lou Schuyler Seed Grant Fund, an initiative created by donor Hank Schuyler in memory of his late wife.


Santa Fe Institute welcomes postdoctoral fellow Jacob Calvert for research on collective behavior
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Visiting Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Jacob Calvert has joined the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) to further his research on collective behaviors in physical and biological systems.


Deb Haaland highlighted as key blue-collar Democratic candidate in 2026 governor’s race
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Deb Haaland, a candidate for governor of New Mexico, has been featured in a recent Roll Call article as an example of the type of Democratic candidate the party is turning to in order to reconnect with working-class voters.


NMDOT and Greyhound launch new intercity bus route connecting New Mexico and Colorado
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The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Greyhound have announced the start of a new intercity bus service connecting Albuquerque, Farmington, Bernalillo, Cuba, and Durango, Colorado.


New Mexicans provide feedback at hearing on universal child care
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New Mexico residents recently participated in a public hearing hosted by the Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) to discuss universal child care.


New Mexico opens economic development office in Mexico City to boost cross-border ties
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The State of New Mexico has opened a new Economic Development Department and Tourism office at the World Trade Center in Mexico City.


Deb Haaland joins Shiprock Parade at Northern Navajo Nation Fair
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Deb Haaland participated in the 112th Northern Navajo Nation Fair by joining the Shiprock Parade in Shiprock, New Mexico.


SNAP benefit calculation changes to affect energy assistance for over 32,000 New Mexicans
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More than 32,000 New Mexicans will see changes in how their energy assistance is counted when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, starting November 1.


Lockheed Martin increases quarterly dividend and expands share repurchase program
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Lockheed Martin Corporation announced that its board of directors has approved a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $3.45 per share.


New Mexico reports strong gains in manufacturing jobs and wages
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New Mexico has achieved notable rankings in manufacturing growth, according to the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).


Eastern New Mexico University launches official Greyhound-themed beer with Rio Bravo Brewing
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Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has announced a partnership with Rio Bravo Brewing Co., a New Mexico-based brewery, to launch Rooing Hound Brew, an officially licensed beer.


Lockheed Martin unveils scalable Nomad VTOL drone family for multi-domain operations
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Less than a year after demonstrating the flight efficiency and reliability of its rotor blown wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has introduced the Nomad family of aircraft.


New Mexico launches $80K loan repayment program for rural veterinarians
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New Mexico has introduced a new loan repayment program for veterinarians, offering up to $80,000 in student debt relief to those who commit to working in rural communities for at least four years.


New Mexico allocates $2.2 million for job training at 12 companies statewide
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The New Mexico Economic Development Department has announced that its Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) will allocate up to $2.2 million to support training for 225 employees at 12 companies throughout the state.


New Mexico Primary Care Council schedules virtual quarterly meeting for October 9
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The New Mexico Primary Care Council will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 9, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams and is open to the public.


Governor signs emergency bills deploying $162M after federal cuts
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four emergency bills allocating $162 million in state funds to address the impact of recent federal cuts to food assistance and health care programs.


Los Alamos National Laboratory highlights history of scientific achievements in new video
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Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has released a new video that showcases its significant scientific achievements from its founding during the Manhattan Project to current research initiatives.


MountainView Regional Medical Center offers free drive-thru flu shots during annual event
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Local hospitals in Las Cruces are again offering drive-thru flu vaccinations for people six months and older.


New Mexico Department of Public Safety schedules annual auto auction for October
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The New Mexico Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Department of Game and Fish, Santa Fe County, City of Santa Fe, and the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, will hold its annual auto auction.


AG Day returns Nov. 8 with focus on education and family activities
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The 12th annual AG Day will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces.