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Deb Haaland discusses unions' strength and conservation efforts in recent posts
Roundhouse

Deb Haaland used her social media accounts on September 1-2 to discuss the importance of unions in New Mexico’s workforce strength while also highlighting local conservation efforts with Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights economic and cultural strengths of New Mexico
Roundhouse

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her social media platform on August 31 and September 1 to spotlight New Mexico’s economic contributions from its state parks, acknowledge its sovereign tribal nations’ historical presence and governance...


Sam Bregman shares updates on teen charged with threatening school crossing guard
Roundhouse

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman posted updates between August 29 and September 1, 2025, regarding charges against a teen accused of threatening a Jackson Middle School crossing guard.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reflects on Zozobra festival and unity in Santa Fe
Roundhouse

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted about the sense of joy and unity experienced during Santa Fe's annual Zozobra festival on August 31, 2025.


State Engineer denies Copper Flat Mine's request for major groundwater transfer
Roundhouse

The State Engineer of New Mexico has denied an application from Tulla Resources to transfer water rights needed to reopen the Copper Flat Mine near Hillsboro in southern New Mexico.


Democracy Reform Summit at ASU focuses on barriers facing Native American voters
Roundhouse

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the Brennan Center for Justice are collaborating to address barriers to Native American political participation.


Bernalillo DA Sam Bregman announces detention ruling and joint anti-crime initiative
Roundhouse

District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates on major legal actions and collaborative anti-crime operations via social media posts dated August 28-29, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses tragedy, disaster relief, and women’s rights in latest posts
Roundhouse

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández published a series of posts between August 27-29, 2025 addressing legislative action after tragedy in Minneapolis, ongoing flood recovery efforts in Mora County, New Mexico, and promoting her op-ed on...


Chamber marks D.H. Lescombes Winery’s 20 years in Old Town
Roundhouse

Members of D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro marked their 20th anniversary in Old Town with a ribbon cutting on August 24, an event supported by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. D.H. Lescombes has been making wine in New Mexico since...


Tribal nations urged to assert authority over threats to reservation water resources
Roundhouse

As water scarcity intensifies in the western United States, concerns about the ability of Tribal Nations to safeguard their water resources and rights have become more pressing.


Kirtland Air Force Base reports major economic contribution to Albuquerque area
Roundhouse

Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories presented their annual economic impact report at the Kirtland Partnership Committee’s biannual meeting on August 13.


School of Law welcomes 108 new students at Class of 2028 orientation
Roundhouse

The School of Law has welcomed 108 new students as part of its Class of 2028.


Federal appeals court upholds protections for Alaskan Native subsistence fishing rights
Roundhouse

On August 20, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous federal District Court decision in favor of the United States, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP), and allied organizations.


Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex receives $200K Lowe's grant for campus improvements
Roundhouse

The Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex (IPEC) has been selected as a recipient of the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, joining 99 other community projects across the country that will receive support for large-scale renovations.


Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico awards $866K in grants to 15 nonprofits
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) has awarded $866,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit organizations across the state.


Sen Michael Padilla discusses technology policy and economic development initiatives
Roundhouse

Senator Michael Padilla highlighted recent legislative efforts around technology policy and economic development in several late-August posts.


Deb Haaland highlights school safety and rural advocacy in campaign posts
Roundhouse

Deb Haaland posted several messages on August 28, 2025 regarding school safety concerns and her priorities as a gubernatorial candidate in New Mexico.


New Mexico Shooting Sports Association responds to tragic shooting in Minneapolis
Roundhouse

The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) has expressed sorrow following a shooting incident at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports sentencing and pushes juvenile code reforms
Roundhouse

District Attorney Sam Bregman announced on August 28, 2025, the sentencing of Christopher Rivera following a violent incident involving a University of New Mexico student.


Deb Haaland highlights women's equality and support for downwinders in recent posts
Roundhouse

Deb Haaland shared reflections on Women's Equality Day while addressing compensation efforts for downwinders in New Mexico through social media posts dated August 27-28, 2025.