New Mexico Sun

Latest News


Santa Fe Institute hosts working group on advancing digital-twin technology
Agencies

A recent working group at the Santa Fe Institute brought together experts from mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering to discuss advances and challenges in digital-twin technology.


New Mexico Department of Public Safety launches official social media accounts
Agencies

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety has announced the launch of its new social media accounts across several platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky and LinkedIn.


NMDA and NM State Fair announce 2025 farm and ranch families honorees
Agencies

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico State Fair have announced the recipients of the 2025 Farm and Ranch Families of the Year awards.


MaxPreps releases updated New Mexico high school football rankings after week two
Agencies

The latest MaxPreps football rankings have been released following the completion of week two of the 2025 season.


Canadian steel manufacturer considers Las Cruces for first U.S. plant
Agencies

A Canadian steel processing and manufacturing company, Endurance Technologies, Inc. (ETI), is considering Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the location for its first U.S. facility.


Eastern New Mexico University reports highest enrollment since 2018
Agencies

Eastern New Mexico University has reported an increase in student enrollment, surpassing 6,000 students for the first time since 2018.


New Mexico Tech receives NSF grant for AI-based environmental risk modeling
Agencies

A team at New Mexico Tech has received a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research artificial intelligence-assisted environmental risk modeling.


New Mexico Tech announces performing arts lineup for 2025–2026 season
Agencies

New Mexico Tech will present a diverse lineup of musical, theatrical, and cultural performances as part of its Performing Arts Series (PAS) for the 2025-2026 season.


Executive committee continues work on behavioral health reform in New Mexico
Agencies

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts have scheduled the third meeting of the Executive Committee created under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3).


ARA to showcase new defense technologies at 2025 AUSA annual meeting
Agencies

ARA will present its latest defense technologies at the 2025 Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, scheduled for October 13-15 in Washington, D.C. The company plans to offer hands-on demonstrations and...


Lockheed Martin Skunk Works partners with BAE Systems FalconWorks on autonomous air systems
Agencies

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks have announced a strategic partnership at the DSEI global defence conference in the United Kingdom.


New Mexico launches first-in-nation universal no-cost child care program
Agencies

New Mexico will become the first state in the United States to provide universal, no-cost child care for all residents starting November 1.


Powerball jackpot reaches estimated $1.8 billion ahead of September draw
Agencies

The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, September 6, 2025 drawing has been increased to an estimated $1.8 billion, with a cash value of $826.4 million.


Trent Mills named director of advanced capabilities development at Applied Research Associates
Agencies

Trent Mills, Ph.D., a retired U.S. Army Colonel, has joined Applied Research Associates (ARA) as Director of Advanced Capabilities Development.


ARA awarded contract for next generation penetrator weapon system
Agencies

ARA has received a 24-month contract from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Eglin Munitions Directorate, to act as the System Design Agent for the development of a prototype air-to-ground Next Generation Penetrator weapon system.


New Mexico marks national 988 Day with events promoting crisis lifeline
Agencies

The New Mexico Health Care Authority will participate in the national 988 Day on September 8, 2025, aiming to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and its availability for mental health support across the state. “Calling,...


Applied Research Associates to display new defense technologies at 2025 INFOPAC Symposium
Agencies

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is set to present its latest defense technologies at the 2025 INFOPAC Symposium, scheduled for October 20–22 at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.


Children, Youth & Families Secretary Teresa Casados retires after years of public service
Agencies

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that Teresa Casados, Secretary of the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), is retiring from state government after years of service.


New Mexico State Police responds to criticism over CDL language proficiency enforcement
Agencies

New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler addressed recent comments from federal officials regarding the state’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) policy and its approach to English Language Proficiency (ELP) testing.


Governor calls special session in response to federal budget cuts
Agencies

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.