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New Mexico United announces March 28 as date for 2026 home opener

New Mexico United will open its 2026 USL Championship home schedule on March 28, hosting Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at The Lab.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses Trump criticism and NDAA vote on social media

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández shared several posts on December 10 and 11, criticizing former President Trump and discussing her support for aspects of the NDAA.


New Mexico State Land Office receives national workplace culture honors for third consecutive year

The New Mexico State Land Office has received the 2025 Fall Culture Excellence Awards, including the Top Workplaces 2025 Culture Excellence Award and the Top Workplaces 2025 Women-Led award.


New Mexico Department of Transportation opens submissions for annual snowplow naming contest

Submissions are now open for the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) third annual Name a Snowplow Contest.


Court rules against Trump Administration's freeze on wind energy permits

Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with a coalition of 18 attorneys general, has successfully challenged the Trump Administration's decision to freeze federal wind energy permitting.


Attorneys general push for GUARD Act to regulate AI chatbot use among minors

Attorney General Raúl Torrez has spearheaded a coalition of 33 attorneys general to address concerns about AI chatbots' impact on minors.


Eastern New Mexico men's basketball set to face UT Dallas in conference debut

Eastern New Mexico University's men's basketball team is preparing to face UT Dallas, a new member of the Lone Star Conference, on Thursday night.


New Mexico awards record number of tech startup grants

New Mexico’s Economic Development Department has awarded grants to 19 technology startups, marking the highest number of recipients since the program began.


New Mexico increases investment in tuition-free college and student loan relief

New Mexico’s higher education budget will continue to fund tuition-free college programs while adding new investments in adult education and loan repayment initiatives for teachers and health professionals.


Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes GOP approach to health care and economic messaging

On December 10, 2025, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several critiques regarding Republican health care policies and economic messaging.


Yelena Ouderkirk’s journey leaves lasting impact on Western New Mexico University Athletics

Yelena Ouderkirk, who arrived in Silver City from Russia in 1992, is recognized as one of the most influential figures in Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Athletics history.


Powerball jackpot reaches estimated $930 million ahead of December 10 drawing

The Powerball jackpot for the drawing on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, is estimated at $930 million.


New Mexico Department of Transportation seeks additional funding amid rising costs

Deteriorating roads in New Mexico are costing drivers an estimated $3.6 billion annually, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).


Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce hosts roundtable on fairgrounds economic development

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is inviting its members to join a roundtable discussion focused on the future use of the fairgrounds, with an emphasis on supporting business growth in the area.


Eastern New Mexico women’s basketball prepares for first meeting against UT Dallas

The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team is set to play against UT Dallas on Thursday, December 11, at the UTD Activity Center in Richardson, Texas.


Lockheed Martin nears completion of Next Generation Interceptor facility in Alabama

Lockheed Martin has announced that construction of its new Missile Assembly Building-5 (MAB-5) in Courtland, Alabama, is nearing completion.


Ice Age muskox relative identified from Carlsbad Caverns fossils

A team led by a researcher from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has identified a new Ice Age species related to the muskox, based on fossils found in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham emphasizes education investment and conservation in recent posts

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates on educational investments, student engagement events, and conservation efforts in New Mexico through social media posts dated December 9-10, 2025.


USL Championship outlines structure for expanded 2026 soccer season

The USL Championship has announced the structure for its 2026 season, marking the league’s 16th campaign.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber hosts finance briefing ahead of legislative session

Legislative Finance Committee Director Charles Sallee spoke to business and community leaders on December 1 in a virtual briefing hosted by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.