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New Mexico Environment Department enhances Las Vegas's water systems after wildfire

The New Mexico Environment Department, in collaboration with the City of Las Vegas, has completed several upgrades to the city's drinking water and wastewater systems.


New Mexico woman charged with multiple counts for impersonating nurses

April Guadalupe Hernandez, a certified nurse assistant, faces serious charges in New Mexico after being accused of impersonating nurses and providing unauthorized care to hospice patients.


Public Safety BIG discusses crime reduction strategies with state officials

The Public Safety Bold Issue Group (BIG) recently convened to discuss public safety initiatives with key figures, including Dan Schlegel, chief of staff for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Kyle Hartsock, former Albuquerque Police Department...


Dakota Spillers returns to Western New Mexico University in leadership role

Dakota Spillers has returned to Western New Mexico University (WNMU) as the Associate Athletic Director of Communications and Advancement.


National Hispanic Cultural Center showcases staff art in new exhibition

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is set to launch its first exhibition featuring artworks created by its staff and partners.


New Mexico United hosts final 'Fans Against Hunger' drive this Saturday

New Mexico United and the University of New Mexico Athletics are set to host the final "Fans Against Hunger" food drive this Saturday.


National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrates milestone with diverse fall programming

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a series of events and performances this fall.


Governor honors eight with excellence in arts awards

Seven individuals and one organization have been selected for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Panda Express opens new location in Albuquerque with community contributions

Panda Express has opened its 15th location in Albuquerque, with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce assisting in the launch on August 20.


New Mexico United transfers Luiz Fernando to Hanoi FC

New Mexico United has confirmed the transfer of forward Luiz Fernando to Hanoi Football Club, a team in Vietnam’s top division.


New Mexico United prepares for key match against Sacramento Republic FC

New Mexico United is set to play Sacramento Republic FC this Saturday night at The Lab in Albuquerque.


Democracy Reform Summit at ASU focuses on barriers facing Native American voters

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the Brennan Center for Justice are collaborating to address barriers to Native American political participation.


Bernalillo DA Sam Bregman announces detention ruling and joint anti-crime initiative

District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates on major legal actions and collaborative anti-crime operations via social media posts dated August 28-29, 2025.


Western New Mexico women's cross country placed 12th in LSC preseason poll

The Western New Mexico University Women's Cross Country team has been ranked 12th in the 2025 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Preseason Poll.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses tragedy, disaster relief, and women’s rights in latest posts

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández published a series of posts between August 27-29, 2025 addressing legislative action after tragedy in Minneapolis, ongoing flood recovery efforts in Mora County, New Mexico, and promoting her op-ed on...


Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1 billion ahead of August 30 drawing

The estimated Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, August 30, 2025 drawing has been increased to $1 billion, with a cash value of $453.1 million.


New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts stair climb honoring 9/11 first responders

The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host a memorial stair climb event on September 13, 2025, to honor the first responders who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks.


New Mexico to announce new partnership during international quantum conference

New Mexico is preparing to host the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, also known as Quantum Week, at the Albuquerque Convention Center from August 31 to September 5.


Chamber marks D.H. Lescombes Winery’s 20 years in Old Town

Members of D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro marked their 20th anniversary in Old Town with a ribbon cutting on August 24, an event supported by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. D.H. Lescombes has been making wine in New Mexico since...


Eastern New Mexico University offers single-game football tickets with new concessions

Individual game tickets for Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) football are now available for the upcoming season.