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Matt Villareal joins UNM Athletics as assistant AD for creative services

Matt Villareal has been appointed as the Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Services and Digital Strategy for Lobo Basketball at the University of New Mexico.


Kirtland Air Force Base to present new economic impact report August 13

Kirtland Air Force Base is preparing to release its latest economic impact report on August 13.


Unm partners with Brown University for ai assistant research institute

The University of New Mexico is collaborating with Brown University and other institutions on a new national research institute dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence.


Shoppers can support ABQ Reads literacy efforts through Smith’s and Target store programs

Albuquerque Reads, a literacy program operated by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools, is preparing to return its tutors to classrooms this September.


New Mexico allows SNAP recipients in flood-hit counties to buy hot foods temporarily

Residents in eight New Mexico counties affected by recent flooding can now use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase hot, ready-to-eat foods from deli departments at authorized retailers.


Governor declares emergency over crime surge in Española area

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County, the city of Española, and nearby Pueblos.


Deb Haaland highlights statewide outreach and priorities in recent campaign posts

Deb Haaland shared updates on her gubernatorial campaign via social media posts dated August 12-13, 2025.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman announces court actions and convictions on social media

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman used Twitter on August 13, 2025 to announce efforts challenging a court ruling on homelessness laws and report recent jury convictions for violent crimes.


New Mexico Museum brings outreach programs to Albuquerque libraries during renovation

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science will bring its educational programs to the Albuquerque community this fall while the museum is closed for renovations.


Sam Bregman reports murder conviction and public safety efforts in Bernalillo County

District Attorney Sam Bregman announced via Twitter the conviction of Angel Salazar for murder and highlighted recent law enforcement operations targeting drug trafficking involving juveniles as well as support for Albuquerque’s homeless...


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes Trump’s Head Start proposal affecting immigrant children

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted on social media on August 12 and August 13, criticizing former President Donald Trump's stance on removing immigrant children from Head Start programs and referencing Republican policies more broadly.


Juan Garcia Calls for a Tough Stance on Crime in Las Cruces

Elected officials in Las Cruces have debated public safety, border security and even prayer.


New Mexico trains incarcerated individuals as certified peer support workers

Nine incarcerated individuals in New Mexico are set to take their certification exam on August 13 to become certified peer support workers, following completion of a new training program inside the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility in Grants.


Spaceport America generates nearly $240 million economic output according to NMSU study

A new economic impact study conducted by the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Arrowhead Center and the Center for Border Economic Development (C-BED) examines Spaceport America’s contributions to New Mexico’s economy over a six-year period from...


Reed Benson named Honorary Trustee by national natural resources law foundation

Professor Emeritus Reed Benson has been elected as an Honorary Trustee of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law.


Asistencia alimentaria disponible para víctimas de tormentas e inundaciones en Lincoln

Residentes del Condado de Lincoln que sufrieron daños por la tormenta e inundaciones recientes podrán solicitar ayuda alimentaria a través del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria en Caso de Desastre (D-SNAP) entre el 18 y el 24 de...


Interfaith Power and Light New Mexico links climate change to global migration crisis

The relationship between climate change and human migration was highlighted in a recent statement by Rev.


Deb Haaland highlights tribal empowerment and rural economic growth across New Mexico

Deb Haaland shared updates between August 9-12, 2025 about her visits with Fort Sumner residents, Pueblo of Jemez leaders, and Tucumcari officials.


New Mexico seeks applicants for science & technology startup grants up to $50,000

The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office has begun accepting applications for the FY26 Science and Technology Business Startup Grant.


Shacie Marr named assistant coach for ENMU rodeo program

Former Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) student-athlete Shacie Marr has been named assistant coach for the university's rodeo program.