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New Mexico DOT begins study to address Big I interchange traffic concerns

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has started a study to address congestion and safety issues at the I-25/I-40 interchange, commonly called the “Big I,” in Albuquerque.


New Mexico State Library shares October professional development events for library staff

The New Mexico State Library has announced a range of professional development opportunities for library staff and managers throughout October 2025.


Kirtland Air Force Base hosts expo on healthcare opportunities

On September 17, the 377th Medical Group at Kirtland Air Force Base organized the Bump and Beyond Expo.


Touro College opens first dental school in New Mexico

On September 16, Touro College of Dental Medicine, based in New York, inaugurated its new facility in southeast Albuquerque with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.


Governor calls special legislative session over federal funding cuts

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature to address significant federal funding cuts resulting from the Trump administration’s budget reconciliation bill, H.R.1, and related federal actions.


I-25 traffic adjustments planned for Balloon Fiesta week

Motorists in Albuquerque are advised to expect higher traffic volumes during the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which will take place from October 4 to October 12.


Museum announces new exhibition on indigenous art and climate change

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe will open a new exhibition, Essential Elements: Art, Environment, and Indigenous Futures, in October 2025.


Arts & Culture: Lucrecia Dalt - A New Santa Fe Sound

It feels almost inevitable that Colombian composer and vocalist Lucrecia Dalt would unveil her latest work, A Danger to Ourselves, within the walls of Santa Fe’s Institute of Contemporary Art.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández urges action amid looming government shutdown

On September 30, 2025, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several updates addressing congressional gridlock and urging Speaker Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva as Arizona's representative.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes possible government shutdown's impact on service members

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted several times on X between September 29-30 criticizing a potential government shutdown and highlighting its effect on military personnel in New Mexico.


Teresa Leger Fernández addresses congressional standoff over potential government shutdown

Representative Teresa Leger Fernández posted on September 30, 2025 about Democratic efforts to prevent a government shutdown.


BCBSNM marks one year of expanded maternal health initiative

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) is marking the first anniversary of its expanded Special Beginnings® Maternal and Infant Health Initiative.


New Mexico offers new grants to boost organizations supporting creative industries

Organizations in New Mexico that support creative industries can now apply for grant funding of up to $62,500.


New Mexico launches electric school bus pilot program at select schools

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. and the New Mexico Economic Development Department have announced the start of a two-year pilot project to deploy all-electric, zero-emission school buses in New Mexico.


New duck-billed dinosaur species discovered by New Mexico museum scientists

A new species of duck-billed dinosaur has been identified by a team of researchers, including paleontologists from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS).


Equality New Mexico organizes phone banks and canvassing ahead of election season

Equality New Mexico is encouraging community members to participate in local phone banking and canvassing efforts during the upcoming election season.


Albuquerque Isotopes announce details of their 2026 baseball season schedule

The Albuquerque Isotopes have released their 2026 season schedule, which includes 75 home games at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.


UNM announces Research & Discovery Week with keynotes by Poppy Crum and Nobel Laureate Paul Modrich

The University of New Mexico (UNM) will hold its annual Research & Discovery Week from November 6 to 14, featuring a series of events that highlight research, collaboration, and innovation across disciplines.


Jessika Trancik appointed director of MIT Sociotechnical Systems Research Center

SFI External Professor Jessika Trancik, who is also a professor at MIT and a former SFI Omidyar Fellow, has been appointed as the director of MIT’s Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC).


AIP Foundation celebrates France Córdova with new forum on science policy

In August, the American Institute of Physics (AIP) and AIP Foundation held an event in downtown Santa Fe to honor France Córdova, who serves as an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute.