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Greater Albuquerque Chamber event spotlights advocacy efforts on public education reform

At the Education Matters luncheon, education partners of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) highlighted their advocacy efforts in line with the Chamber’s core priorities for public education.


New Mexico launches YesNM mobile app for managing public assistance benefits

New Mexico residents can now apply for and manage benefits such as food assistance and Medicaid through a new mobile application, YesNM.


Lockheed Martin validates production line milestones with Polish partner for PAC-3 missile components

Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne S.A. (WZE S.A.) and Lockheed Martin have completed a production line validation for two key components of the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) system as part of the WISLA offset...


New Mexico museum aids dinosaur discovery expanding known range

A team of researchers, including Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, has identified jawbones from a species of ostrich-like dinosaur in Montana.


Opera about Dolores Huerta debuts at National Hispanic Cultural Center

In collaboration with Opera Southwest, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is set to present an opera depicting the life of labor leader Dolores Huerta.


New Mexico Museum of Space History joins Holloman AFB for POW/MIA Recognition Day

Members of the New Mexico Museum of Space History participated in the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base on September 19.


New Mexico United faces critical match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks

New Mexico United is set to face the Colorado Springs Switchbacks in a crucial Western Conference match on Wednesday.


New Mexico United launches flexible ticket option for final home games

New Mexico United has introduced a new ticket option for fans eager to attend the final four home games of the 2025 regular season.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announces free child care and honors community figures

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham marked several milestones for New Mexicans this week through posts between September 23-25, 2025.


UNM expands residency programs statewide amid physician shortages

When patients visit The University of New Mexico Hospital, they may be seen by a resident physician—doctors who have completed medical school and are now receiving advanced training under faculty supervision.


New Mexico leads nation in family income growth according to latest census data

New Mexico has experienced the fastest family income growth in the United States over the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS).


Indian Pueblo Kitchen opens at Albuquerque International Sunport completing new food hall

Indian Pueblo Kitchen (IPK) has opened at Albuquerque International Sunport, marking the completion of the airport’s new food hall as part of its Dream of Flight terminal renovation.


NMFOG Board member: 'Are we going to allow public universities to keep secret how they're spending their money?'

Greg Williams, a board member of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG), said on ESPN 101.7 "The Team" that the organization has filed lawsuits against the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University.


NMDOT offers free statewide car seat safety checks on September 27

Free car seat safety checks will be offered across New Mexico on Saturday, September 27, as part of National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses economic concerns and justice issues on social media

On September 24, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted about personal finance trends under President Biden, highlighted resources from a recent RECA town hall event for constituents, and called for justice for victims of Jeffrey Epstein while...


Federal court orders ICE to release unlawfully detained DACA recipient

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for 42 days.


ENMU rodeo teams prepare for competition at Frank Phillips College

Eastern New Mexico University's men's and women's rodeo teams are set to compete at a rodeo hosted by Frank Phillips College in Canadian, Texas, from September 25 to 27.


Las Cruces aquatic center reopens activity pool after repairs

The Activity Pool at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is set to reopen on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 8 a.m. after undergoing repairs.


City seeks solutions for downtown parking challenges

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency of the city held an open house on September 11 to discuss the Downtown Parking Study.


Sandia Labs develops AI for detecting energy grid disturbances

Sandia National Laboratories has developed artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance the detection of disturbances on the energy grid.