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New Mexico faces challenges as film industry experiences downturn

Since the administration of former Governor Bill Richardson, New Mexico has been known for its generous film subsidies.


Rose Bryan named general counsel at New Mexico Health Care Authority

Rose Bryan has been appointed as the new general counsel for the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), effective immediately.


Western New Mexico University opens 2025 football and volleyball season ticket sales

Western New Mexico University Athletics has begun selling season tickets for the 2025 Mustang Football and Volleyball seasons.


Nm state announces fall/winter sports broadcast teams for espn+ and radio

NM State Athletics has announced its broadcast teams for the 2025-26 fall and winter seasons, in partnership with Van Wagner.


Eastern New Mexico University announces women's basketball schedule for upcoming season

Eastern New Mexico University's women's basketball team has released its schedule for the 2025-26 season.


Lobo Football single-game tickets go on sale August 4

Single-game tickets for Lobo Football will be available to the general public starting Monday, August 4 at 9 a.m. through the official website, www.golobos.com/tickets.


University of New Mexico seeks access services librarian for Zimmerman Library

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences has announced a job opening for the position of Library Information Specialist 2 – Access Services Librarian.


Eastern New Mexico named LSC Sports Information Staff of the Year

Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized as the 2024-25 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Sports Information Staff of the Year.


Deb Haaland highlights healthcare and economic plans in posts about New Mexico gubernatorial run

Deb Haaland announced her commitment to address major issues such as healthcare costs and job growth if elected governor of New Mexico through a series of posts on August 6-7, 2025.


Central New Mexico Community College seeks business partners for fall job-shadow program

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is seeking local businesses in Albuquerque to take part in its Fall Job-Shadow Program, scheduled from October 29 through November 5.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights tourism nomination and health care ruling

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates between August 5-7, 2025 about New Mexico's tourism nomination, support for Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler at Miss America, and a federal judge's decision protecting Medicaid funding for Planned...


Lincoln County SNAP recipients given more time for emergency benefit replacement

Lincoln County residents who lost food due to recent flooding have until August 24 to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


New Mexico names leaders for new Technology and Innovation Office

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has appointed Nora Meyers Sackett as director and Lindsay Humphries as associate director of its new Technology and Innovation Office (TIO).


Rio Grande Foundation comments on fraud investigation at state insurance office

A lawsuit and internal investigation are underway at New Mexico’s Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI).


Anderson, Brown and Jenkins named to MW soccer watch list; Lobos picked seventh

Nicole Anderson, Kennedy Brown, and Fiona Jenkins have been named to the 2025 Mountain West Women’s Soccer Watch List.


Deb Haaland highlights campaign support and community values in recent posts

Deb Haaland posted several messages on August 5-6, 2025 highlighting campaign endorsements from local leaders, community safety initiatives during National Night Out, and personal memories of her mother’s legacy.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights community outreach and sentencing update

District Attorney Sam Bregman marked National Night Out on August 6, 2025 with social media posts highlighting his involvement in community events around Bernalillo County.


Abraham Williams named to Bruce Feldman’s College Football Freaks List for 2025

Abraham Williams, a senior cornerback and kick returner for the University of New Mexico, has been named to Bruce Feldman’s 2025 College Football Freaks List, published by The Athletic.


Conservation Voters New Mexico highlights ongoing threats as Voting Rights Act turns 60

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by reflecting on its legacy and ongoing challenges to voting protections across the United States.


Lobo soccer begins 2025 campaign with exhibition match against UTEP

The University of New Mexico's women's soccer team will begin its 2025 season with an exhibition match against UTEP on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Albuquerque.