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New Mexico hosts first historic preservation conference in over a decade

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD), in partnership with Cornerstones Community Partnerships, is set to host a three-day Historic Preservation Conference in Las Vegas, New Mexico, beginning October 3.


New Mexico Museum enhances planetarium with cutting-edge technology

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo has enhanced its planetarium with a state-of-the-art projection system.


UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center gears up for ninth annual Cancer Challenge

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is preparing for its ninth annual Cancer Challenge event on September 20.


Meta expands footprint in New Mexico with major investments and community support

Meta's expansion in New Mexico was highlighted during a recent meeting of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.


Chamber honors Chalmer’s Ford and welcomes Allen Sigmon Real Estate Group

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce recognized long-standing and new members during its 2025 Energy membership meeting.


New Mexico United wins 4-0 at home to move up to third in Western Conference

New Mexico United secured a 4-0 win at home on Saturday, moving into third place in the USL Championship’s Western Conference.


Researchers discover new prehistoric plant species in Socorro County

A team of researchers from the Smithsonian and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) has discovered a new species of prehistoric plant in rural Socorro County, New Mexico.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports convictions and rulings in major criminal cases

District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates via Twitter on three major criminal cases between September 9-10, including convictions for repeat DWI offenses and homicide sentencing.


New Mexico Ice Wolves launch seventh season with homestand against Amarillo Wranglers

The New Mexico Ice Wolves will begin their 2025-2026 hockey season this weekend with a three-game series at Outpost Ice Arenas in Albuquerque.


NMDA and NM State Fair announce 2025 farm and ranch families honorees

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico State Fair have announced the recipients of the 2025 Farm and Ranch Families of the Year awards.


OPINION: In just one class period, AI helps me teach every kind of learner

It’s 11:06 a.m., and I walk into my 6th grade classroom just as the bell rings. I pause for a second, just a beat, to take in the landscape of students in front of me.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights universal child care milestone and condemns political violence

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham posted about New Mexico's new universal no-cost child care program on September 9-10, 2025.


OPINION: New Mexico’s self-inflicted healthcare ‘crisis’

I find the word “crisis” to be overused these days when discussing public policy. Advocates often declare a situation to be a “crisis” based only on their opinions.


ACLU challenges detention of DACA recipient Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, along with the law firm Singleton Schreiber, LLP, has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses healthcare, pay gap, and violence concerns on social media

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández used her official X account on September 10, 2025 to comment on Republican healthcare policy decisions, rising gender pay disparities, and incidents of violence in Utah and Colorado.


RezRIDERS uses extreme sports to build resilience among Indigenous youth

RezRIDERS, a program designed to empower Indigenous youth through extreme sports and cultural engagement, continues to expand its reach across tribal communities.


Outdoor Economics Conference set for September in Gallup

New Mexico’s outdoor recreation industry will be the focus of a statewide conference taking place in Gallup from September 8 to 10.


MaxPreps releases updated New Mexico high school football rankings after week two

The latest MaxPreps football rankings have been released following the completion of week two of the 2025 season.


Canadian steel manufacturer considers Las Cruces for first U.S. plant

A Canadian steel processing and manufacturing company, Endurance Technologies, Inc. (ETI), is considering Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the location for its first U.S. facility.


Sen. Sharer on special session response: We're 'restoring the safety of our communities'

Bill Sharer, the minority leader of the New Mexico State Senate, issued a news release in response to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's call for a special legislative session.