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Rep. Dow: 'Don’t blame PreK providers' for failures of the Early Childhood Education & Care Department
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Rebecca Dow, a House Representative of New Mexico, has expressed concerns over the state's rapid expansion of universal PreK.


Deb Haaland highlights parks access, education funding and Medicaid concerns in recent tweets
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Deb Haaland used Twitter on July 29-30, 2025 to discuss her efforts supporting parks accessibility in New Mexico, investment in public education—including meetings with Santo Domingo Head Start teachers—and concerns over proposed changes to...


Bernalillo County invites community input on economic development through public meetings
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Bernalillo County is seeking feedback from the business community as it works to shape its economic development program.


EPA delays enforcement of methane pollution controls affecting New Mexico communities
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a delay in the implementation of updated methane pollution standards, originally set by the Biden administration under Section 111b of the Clean Air Act.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses DACA policy and election concerns in recent posts
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U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández addressed DACA policies under the Trump administration and raised concerns about upcoming elections in several tweets dated July 29–30, 2025.


Chamber board hears from APS school board candidates ahead of November election
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Four candidates for the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education spoke at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting on July 24.


Sharebite CEO on SNAP risks: 'New Mexico has America's highest percentage of residents who rely on SNAP'
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Dilip Rao, Chief Executive Officer of Sharebite, responded to the New Mexico Sun regarding federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández comments on court ruling and calls for transparency
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted updates between July 28-29, highlighting community outreach in New Mexico’s Third District, celebrating a federal court ruling protecting Planned Parenthood funding, and calling for greater transparency regarding...


University of New Mexico reports two shot at student housing
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced on the social media platform X that two individuals were shot at Casas del Rio student housing.


Flogistix aids emission reduction in New Mexico's oil sector
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The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) has highlighted the contributions of its member company, Flogistix by Flowco, in reducing methane emissions within the state's oil and gas sector.


Albuquerque ranked among best U.S. cities for work-life balance
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Albuquerque has been ranked 17th in CoworkingCafe's list of "Best U.S. Cities for Work, Life and Mental Health Balance."


Automatic voter registration implemented for Bernalillo County residents
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County Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh has announced that Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is now active in Bernalillo County and throughout New Mexico.


New Mexico Oil & Gas Association partners with local leaders for youth soccer clinic
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The New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA) partnered with Speaker of the House Javier Martínez, Albuquerque Public Schools’ McKinney-Vento Program, and professional soccer team New Mexico United to organize a soccer clinic for over 60 children...


America's top states for business rankings released by CNBC
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To rank America's Top States for Business in 2025, CNBC evaluated all 50 states based on 135 metrics across 10 categories of competitiveness.


New Mexico ranks fifth among America's weakest state economies
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In an effort to attract businesses, states in the U.S. are marketing themselves as safe havens for corporate leaders who may be concerned about economic stability.


Equality New Mexico urges supporters to consider legacy gifts during Make a Will Month
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Equality New Mexico (EQNM) is encouraging supporters to consider including the organization in their estate plans as part of Make a Will Month this August.


Attorney General Bondi: We will 'vigorously defend the Second Amendment against any form of government overreach'
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Pam Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, announced in a memorandum to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees the formation of a new Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force.


Bernalillo County seeks business input for economic development program
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Bernalillo County is reaching out to businesses for input on its economic development program.


Rep. Martinez on crime: 'The people of New Mexico deserve to know what the more effective steps are that will improve public safety'
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Alan Martinez, the House Republican Whip, said in a letter to Major General Miguel Aguilar that GOP lawmakers wish to meet with National Guard personnel deployed in Albuquerque.


Nathalie Martin publishes "The Inspired Retirement" exploring emotional aspects of retirement
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Professor Nathalie Martin has released a new book, "The Inspired Retirement," through Beaver’s Pond Press.