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Albuquerque voters to decide $350 million school bond for construction and security

Workers are currently building an addition at Sierra Vista Elementary School in Albuquerque as the city prepares for a significant vote on November 4.


Deb Haaland criticizes Trump-era policies in campaign posts addressing tariffs and healthcare

Deb Haaland addressed key policy issues in a series of social media posts dated October 18-19, criticizing Trump-era tariffs and expressing concern over threats to cancer research funding in New Mexico.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spotlights Santa Fe honors, Duke Pigott’s feat, and police outreach

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently highlighted three topics on social media: Santa Fe's ranking among small U.S. cities (October 16), Duke Pigott's completion of the Seven Summits (October 17), and an upcoming women's law enforcement academy...


New Mexico United prepares for final regular season home matches with playoff spot secured

New Mexico United is set to host Oakland Roots SC this Sunday, October 19, in a Western Conference match at The Lab.


Deb Haaland highlights campaign priorities and community engagement in New Mexico posts

Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and gubernatorial candidate, shared updates on her campaign and participation in cultural and environmental events across New Mexico through social media posts from October 15-17, 2025.


Congressional candidate Orozco on campaign launch: 'I’m running for Congress to fight for families like mine'

Jose Orozco, a congressional candidate for the Republican Party of New Mexico, has announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s 2nd District.


Native American Rights Fund featured in video series on clean water access

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has been featured in a new video series produced by Liquid I.V. and NowThis.


Eastern New Mexico University prepares for Wagon Wheel rivalry against West Texas A&M

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is preparing to face West Texas A&M in the annual Wagon Wheel Game, a rivalry that has seen both teams win the traveling trophy 18 times each since 1986.


OPINION: Know their votes before you vote for School Board

New Mexico is again ranked last in the Nation for public school education, according to both the Annie E Casey Foundation and US News.


OPINION: The military admits what sports denies: Biology matters

On September 30, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a bold rule: all combat personnel must meet the highest male standard to keep their positions, aiming to “restore a ruthless, dispassionate, and commonsense application of standards.”


Gabe Vasquez announces re-election bid and addresses immigration and economic policy

Gabe Vasquez, current representative for New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district, announced his re-election campaign via social media posts on October 17, 2025.


OPINION: Obamacare’s premium crisis: Democrats knew, and now we pay

As a commonsense legislator, I’m fed up watching Democrats point fingers at Republicans for the soaring health insurance premiums hitting families in 2026. Want to hear the real story?


OPINION: Progressive rhetoric can’t hide legislative inaction

Not surprisingly, New Mexico’s progressive Democrat lawmakers have been giving themselves credit for “protecting New Mexico’s families” after the recent special session.


New Mexico MainStreet marks four decades supporting community development

Since 1985, New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS), a program under the New Mexico Economic Development Department, has provided technical assistance and state Capital Outlay funding to communities throughout the state.


Chamber endorses four candidates for Albuquerque Public School Board election

Less than a month remains until the November 4 election for the Albuquerque Public School (APS) Board, with the race drawing increased attention from the local business community.


Gabe Vasquez highlights Indigenous heritage and public lands in recent social media posts

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez addressed Indigenous heritage, public lands policy, and bipartisan negotiations in a series of posts from October 13-16, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses New Mexico public servants amid government shutdown

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted updates on October 15 and 16, 2025, about the impact of the federal government shutdown on New Mexican public servants and her own status during the event.


NM singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith receive 2025 Rounders Award

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.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights community event and major criminal justice updates

District Attorney Sam Bregman announced a community Halloween event and provided updates on a recent murder conviction and anti-crime operation via social media posts dated October 14 and October 16, 2025.


ENMU volleyball ends losing streak with win over New Mexico Highlands

Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team ended a five-match losing streak with a 3-1 win over New Mexico Highlands University on Monday at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena in Portales.